New South Wales location profile
Ellerslie NSW 2648
Ellerslie (NSW 2648) is a tiny rural locality in the Sunraysia region on the NSW side of the Murray River. It offers a quiet agricultural setting with residents relying on nearby Buronga/Gol Gol and Mildura for most services and shopping.
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Why families consider Ellerslie
Predominantly farming and horticulture (citrus, grapes, almonds) with scattered farmsteads and a low-density, family-oriented lifestyle. Strong cross-border ties to Mildura for employment, schooling, retail and health services.
Amenities & services
- Local convenience stores and services in Buronga and Gol Gol
- Major supermarkets and retail in Mildura CBD and Mildura Central
- GP clinics in Buronga/Gol Gol and Dareton
- Hospital and private health services in Mildura
- Cafes, pubs and restaurants in Gol Gol, Buronga and Mildura
- Service stations, rural suppliers and hardware nearby
- Buronga Library, Sturt Highway, Buronga NSW
- Wentworth Shire Library, Darling Street, Wentworth NSW
Transport & connectivity
- No local train services; long-distance coaches via Mildura
- Sunraysia Bus Lines routes linking Buronga/Gol Gol with Mildura
- Sturt Highway (A20) access
- Silver City Highway (B79) connection at Buronga
- Mildura Airport (domestic flights) within driving distance
Lifestyle & recreation
- Murray River boating, fishing and kayaking
- Gol Gol foreshore parks, picnic areas and boat ramp
- Coomealla Sporting Club and golf course (Dareton)
- Mildura Waves Aquatic & Leisure Centre (nearby in VIC)
- Community ovals, netball/tennis courts in Gol Gol/Buronga
- Mallee Cliffs National Park
- Gol Gol Foreshore Reserve
- Perry Sandhills (Wentworth)
- Boeill Creek riverine areas
Education context
Limited immediately locally; preschool and long day care available in Gol Gol and Buronga, with additional options across the river in Mildura.
- La Trobe University – Mildura Campus (Mildura, VIC)
- Charles Sturt University – nearest major campuses Wagga Wagga/Albury; online study options accessible