Wentworth is the Gateway to Outback NSW. The Murray and Darling Rivers provide a serene and lush oasis in contrast to the arid outback landscape throughout southwestern New South Wales. Wentworth Shire covers an area of 2,626,926 hectares (26,000 sq km) and has a population of approximately 8,000 people. The southern boundary (along the Murray River) has the greatest population density in the townships of Wentworth, Dareton, Buronga and Gol Gol. Wentworth is situated 1,075 km from Sydney 585 km Melbourne and 420 km from Adelaide and is located within New South Wales, on the border of Victoria.