Garthowen
NSW 2345 • New South Wales
About Garthowen
Garthowen is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Tamworth Regional Council area of north-western New South Wales, covering an expansive 73 square kilometres of predominantly agricultural land. The locality lies near the small village of Attunga, to which its postal deliveries are linked, and sits within the broader New England region of NSW. With a population of approximately 150 residents, Garthowen is one of the more remote and thinly settled localities in the Tamworth region, characterised by open farming land and scattered rural holdings.
The landscape is typical of the Tamworth hinterland — rolling pastoral land with grazing properties and mixed agriculture. Residents rely on Attunga for basic services and on Tamworth city, approximately 30 kilometres to the south-east, for shopping, schools, healthcare, and employment. There is no public transport, and a private vehicle is essential for all travel. Garthowen appeals to those committed to a self-sufficient rural lifestyle, offering wide open spaces and the peace and quiet of the New England tablelands.
Garthowen falls under postcode 2345 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Tamworth CBD
🛣️ Fully car-dependent; no public transport; Oxley Highway links to Tamworth
Remote rural locality with no local services; a car is essential for every errand
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Attunga Public School ICSEA 9086769 5554 1-1A Attunga 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 Garthowen by offence type, year and trend.
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