Marra, New South Wales
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Postcode(s)2840
Elevation88 m (289 ft)
Location
- 917 km (570 mi) NW of Sydney
- 340 km (211 mi) NE of Broken Hill
- 144 km (89 mi) NE of Wilcannia
| Marra New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Marra | |
| Coordinates | 30°56′11″S 144°25′0″E / 30.93639°S 144.41667°E |
| Postcode(s) | 2840 |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Central Darling Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Barwon |
| Federal division(s) | Farrer |
Marra Parish is a Civil Parish of Killara County, New South Wales.[1]
Marra Parish is on the Darling River at 30°59′31″S 144°20′00″E just outside the town of Tilpa, New South Wales, located in Central Darling Shire. The Parish is mainly an agricultural area, with sheep grazing the primary activity,[2] and some pockets of irrigated land along the river. Tourism, including farmstay programs on local stations, is the other major local industry. Fishing and camping are popular along the river.[2]
The parish has a Köppen climate classification of BSh (Hot semi-desert).[3]