Caroona
NSW 2343 • New South Wales
About Caroona
Caroona is a small village on the Liverpool Plains in the New England region of New South Wales, located within the Liverpool Plains Shire. With a population of 196 at the 2021 census across 221 square kilometres, it sits on some of Australia's most fertile black soil farming country on the alluvial floodplain of the Mooki River. The village gained national attention during community opposition to proposed coal seam gas mining on the prized agricultural land.
Caroona's identity is deeply tied to agriculture, with the surrounding Liverpool Plains renowned as some of the most productive cropping land in the country. The village retains a general store and a strong farming community. Residents rely on Quirindi (20 km) for most services. The area attracts farming families committed to preserving the agricultural heritage of the Liverpool Plains, one of Australia's most important food-producing regions.
Caroona falls under postcode 2343 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Quirindi
🛣️ Quirindi is the nearest town with rail. Tamworth is about 45 min. Sydney is 4+ hours.
Small village with a general store. All other services require driving to Quirindi.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Blackville Public School ICSEA 9146747 4024 15 O'Neile St
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Walhallow Public School ICSEA 692Mooki River
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Quirindi High School ICSEA 8916746 1177 Hill St
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Quirindi Public School ICSEA 9046746 1565 Munro St
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18 Thomas Street
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Spring Ridge Public School ICSEA 10046747 3855 Darby Rd
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Wallabadah Public School ICSEA 94102 67 465 512 28 Martyn Street
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 Caroona by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Caroona Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Caroona" under Suburb