Dumaresq
NSW 2350 • New South Wales
About Dumaresq
Dumaresq is a small rural locality on the outskirts of Armidale in the New England region of New South Wales, sharing postcode 2350 with the nearby regional city of Armidale. With a population of around 81 residents, it is a quiet semi-rural community set amid the rolling tablelands of the Northern Tablelands. The locality takes its name from the Dumaresq River, which flows through the broader region, and sits at an elevation typical of the New England Tablelands where crisp winters and cool summers define the climate.
Dumaresq's residents benefit from proximity to Armidale, a vibrant regional city home to the University of New England and a comprehensive range of shops, schools, healthcare, and cultural facilities. The surrounding landscape is dominated by grazing farmland and eucalypt woodland, popular with those who appreciate wide open spaces and a relaxed country lifestyle. Armidale Airport provides regional connections to Sydney, making Dumaresq an accessible rural retreat for those who value both space and connectivity.
Dumaresq falls under postcode 2350 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Northern Tablelands electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Local Armidale services — Armidale CBD 10-15 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ New England Highway via Tamworth; Armidale Airport offers daily flights to Sydney (~1 hr)
Rural locality; car required for most trips; Armidale CBD accessible by road
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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18-83 Uralla Road
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Crest Road
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87 Douglas St
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00 Contact Us 278 Rockvale Road
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Armidale City Public School ICSEA 9636772 3420 Faulkner St
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Armidale Secondary College ICSEA 92802 6776 7400 182 Butler Street
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Ben Venue Public School ICSEA 10086772 4263 Erskine St
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Drummond Memorial Public School ICSEA 8276772 3736 250 Rusden Street
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Kellys Plains Public School ICSEA 1054026775 1253 45-47 Kelly's Plains School Rd
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Martins Gully Public School ICSEA 10506772 3314 Bona Vista Rd
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1-15 East Galloway Street
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Newling Public School ICSEA 8026772 1488 80 Chapel St
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39 Kirkwood Street
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Sandon Public School ICSEA 923Erskine & Niagara Sts
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156 Rusden Street
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6778 1335 Grafton Rd
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 Dumaresq by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Dumaresq Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Dumaresq" under Suburb
