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Cuttabri

NSW 2388 • New South Wales

37
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
296.94 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RuralHistoric

About Cuttabri

Cuttabri is a tiny rural village in north-western New South Wales, located on the Pilliga–Narrabri Road approximately 26 kilometres west of Wee Waa and 32 kilometres east of Pilliga. Sitting on the banks of the Namoi River, Cuttabri covers nearly 297 square kilometres of flat agricultural and scrubland typical of the Namoi Valley. With a population of fewer than 50 people, it is one of the smallest localities in the region, serving primarily as a rural service point for surrounding pastoral properties. The vast flat terrain is dominated by cotton farming and dryland cropping operations.

Cuttabri is perhaps best known for the historic Cuttabri Wine Shanty, originally established as the Bee Hive Hotel in 1883 and rebuilt after a fire in 1903 — it was a local icon until closing in 2010. The village once had a post office and hotel serving the scattered farming community, reflecting its role as a bush outpost along a well-travelled inland route. Today, the locality attracts occasional travellers exploring the Pilliga Scrub and Namoi River country, as well as those interested in heritage and rural history. Residents live a self-sufficient rural lifestyle, relying on Wee Waa and Narrabri for essential services.

Cuttabri falls under postcode 2388 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2388
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Tamworth
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.43°, 149.00°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
296.94 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
575 km
By Train
No local train; Narrabri station (~50 km) on the Inland rail corridor
By Car (Peak)
6 hr to Sydney
By Car (Off-Peak)
6 hr to Sydney

🛣️ Wee Waa is the nearest service town (~26 km east)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Extremely remote rural locality; private vehicle essential for all travel

🛒 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 Cuttabri by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Cuttabri Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
37
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
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Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cuttabri located? +

Cuttabri is a small village in north-western NSW, on the Pilliga–Narrabri Road about 26 km west of Wee Waa and 32 km east of Pilliga, on the banks of the Namoi River.

What is Cuttabri famous for? +

Cuttabri is known for the historic Cuttabri Wine Shanty (originally the Bee Hive Hotel, 1883), which was a beloved bush institution until it closed in 2010 after over a century of serving locals and travellers.

What LGA is Cuttabri in? +

Cuttabri falls within the Narrabri Shire Council local government area in north-western New South Wales.