New South Wales location profile
Carinda NSW 2831
Carinda is a tiny outback village in Walgett Shire known for its pastoral heritage and the Carinda Hotel, where David Bowie’s Let’s Dance video was filmed. It appeals to those seeking quiet, open landscapes and a close-knit community.
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Why families consider Carinda
Predominantly farming families, station workers and long-term locals; a slow-paced, community-focused lifestyle centred on the pub, school and local sports ground.
Amenities & services
- General store (limited supplies)
- Hotel/pub with meals
- Fuel availability
- Public school (Carinda Public School)
- Community hall
- Walgett Shire Library – Walgett
- Coonamble Library – Coonamble
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger rail
- Limited NSW TrainLink coach connections via nearby towns (Walgett/Coonamble/Dubbo)
- Carinda–Coonamble Road and Walgett–Carinda Road; access to Castlereagh Highway via Walgett
Lifestyle & recreation
- Carinda Hotel (Let's Dance festival)
- Community events at the hall
- Sports oval and courts
- Carinda Recreation Ground
Education context
No dedicated childcare centres in town; families typically use family day care or services in Walgett or Coonamble.
- Charles Sturt University – Dubbo campus
- University of Sydney School of Rural Health – Dubbo
- University of New England – Armidale