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Appleby

NSW 2340 • New South Wales

35
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
18.15 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietFarming Community

About Appleby

Appleby is a small rural locality in the Liverpool Plains area of New South Wales, situated approximately 50 kilometres north-east of Tamworth within the postcode 2340 region. Covering around 18 square kilometres of cleared agricultural land, the area had a population of just 35 people at the 2021 census, reflecting its nature as a sparsely settled farming community. The landscape is characterised by gently undulating hills typical of the Upper Hunter and Liverpool Plains regions, with properties predominantly used for grazing and broadacre cropping.

Life in Appleby revolves around the land, with most households being owner-occupiers engaged in pastoral or agricultural pursuits. Residents rely on nearby Tamworth for shopping, schools, healthcare, and other services, making the region well-suited to those who prefer a quiet rural lifestyle with space and privacy. The surrounding district is known for its strong farming heritage and close-knit country community spirit.

Appleby falls under postcode 2340 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2340
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.33°, 151.14°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
18.15 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach — Tamworth ~50 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
450 km
By Train
N/A
By Bus
N/A
By Car (Peak)
~5 hrs 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~5 hrs

🛣️ Tamworth is the nearest major centre, approx 50 km away. No direct public transport to Sydney.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Entirely car-dependent rural locality with no footpaths or local services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Appleby by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Appleby Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Appleby" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
35
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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