Carinda

Carinda is a town in the far north of New South Wales, Australia. The town is in the Walgett Shire local government area. In 2016, the town had a population of 158.

Carinda
New South Wales
Carinda
Coordinates30°28′0″S 147°41′0″E
Population158 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)2831
Location
  • 651 km (405 mi) NW of Sydney
  • 276 km (171 mi) NW of Dubbo
  • 70 km (43 mi) SW of Walgett
LGA(s)Walgett Shire
State electorate(s)Barwon
Federal division(s)Parkes

The name of the town is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning 'you carry'.

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