What is Duri known for?

Duri is a small rural village in the New England region known for its agricultural character and its self-proclaimed title of the Tennis Capital of Australia. The locality also lies along the Main North railway line, with a history tied to the now-closed Duri railway station which operated from 1879 to 1985.

How far is Duri from Tamworth?

Duri is approximately 16 kilometres south-west of Tamworth, making it a short 15 to 20 minute drive along Werris Creek Road.

Does Duri have public transport?

Duri is served by Tamworth Buslines, with a bus route connecting the village to Tamworth and Quirindi. There is no longer a train station in Duri itself; the original station closed in 1985.

What is the population of Duri?

According to the 2021 Census, Duri has a population of 463 residents spread across approximately 139 square kilometres of rural land in the Tamworth Regional Council area.

Is Duri a good place to live?

Duri suits those who value quiet village life within easy reach of Tamworth's regional services. It has a public school and basic amenities, with the convenience of a larger regional city just a short drive away.

What is the postcode for Duri?

Duri in New South Wales has the postcode 2344, shared with Werris Creek and surrounding localities in the Tamworth Regional Council area.

Duri

NSW 2344 • New South Wales

463

Population (2021)

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Median Income

138.83 km²

Area

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Median Rent

RuralVillageAgriculturalQuietCommuter Belt

About Duri

Duri is a small village located approximately 16 kilometres south-west of Tamworth in the Tamworth Regional Council area of New South Wales, within the broader New England region. Situated about 388 kilometres north-west of Sydney, the locality covers a substantial 139 square kilometres of rural and agricultural land along the Werris Creek Road. With a population of 463 residents, Duri is a tight-knit rural community with a long history tied to the Main North railway line, which passes through the area despite the original station having closed in 1985.

Duri offers an unhurried village lifestyle with basic amenities on the doorstep. The locality has a public school, a post office, and a public playground, with Tamworth providing the full range of services, shops, and healthcare just a short drive away. A bus service operated by Tamworth Buslines connects the village to Tamworth and Quirindi, making it reasonably accessible for a rural locality. Duri has an unlikely claim to fame as the self-styled Tennis Capital of Australia, a nod to the community sporting culture that belies its modest size.

Duri falls under postcode 2344 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.

📍 Location

State

New South Wales

Postcode

2344

Urban Area

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LGA / Council

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Federal Electorate

Parkes

State Electorate

Tamworth

Type

Locality

Timezone

Sydney (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-31.17°, 150.73°

Statistical Area

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Area

138.83 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Tamworth Railway Station

16 km

N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

Tamworth Buslines — Tamworth and Quirindi 20-30 min to Tamworth

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance

388 km

By Train

Drive to Tamworth (16 km) then NSW TrainLink XPT to Sydney Central - approx. 5.5-6 hrs

By Car (Peak)

4 hr - 4 hr 30 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

3 hr 45 min - 4 hr 15 min

🛣️ Tamworth is the regional hub for all services; New England Highway connects south to Sydney

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Duri has only basic village infrastructure; all significant errands require a trip to Tamworth

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

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Duri Public School ICSEA 842

6768 0214 Dungowan Rd

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🔍 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 Duri by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Duri Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

463

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Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016

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Income 2021

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Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021