What is Gurley known for?

Gurley is known for its position on the Newell Highway and its striking grain silos, a landmark for travellers passing through the Moree Plains. The Gurley Hotel (a classic country pub) and the annual Gurley Pony Club camp are cherished parts of the local community.

How far is Gurley from Moree?

Gurley is approximately 32 to 35 kilometres south of Moree on the Newell Highway, making it about a 30 to 40 minute drive to Moree's services, schools, and famous artesian hot springs.

Does Gurley have public transport?

Gurley has no rail service. NSW TrainLink coach services operate from Moree, approximately 35 kilometres north, connecting to Sydney. A private vehicle is essential for day-to-day transport in and around Gurley.

What is the population of Gurley?

According to the 2021 Census, Gurley has a population of approximately 248 residents, including those on surrounding farms and rural properties. It is a very small village typical of the Moree Plains grain belt.

Is Gurley a good place to live?

Gurley is well suited to farming families and those who thrive in remote rural environments. It offers the peaceful, self-sufficient lifestyle of the NSW grain belt, with Moree providing access to schools, healthcare, and community facilities nearby.

What is the postcode for Gurley?

The postcode for Gurley is 2398, in the Moree Plains region of north-west New South Wales.

Gurley

NSW 2398 • New South Wales

248

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Median Income

953.55 km²

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About Gurley

Gurley is a small rural village and locality located approximately 32 to 35 kilometres south of Moree on the Newell Highway, within the Moree Plains Shire of north-west New South Wales. Covering a very large area of around 953 square kilometres of flat, fertile agricultural land, Gurley sits in the heart of the grain-growing belt of the Moree Plains. The 2021 Census recorded a population of around 248 residents, with the broader catchment including workers on surrounding farms and pastoral properties.

Gurley is a classic country highway stop, best known for its grain silos visible from the Newell Highway and the welcoming Gurley Hotel, a true slice of outback hospitality. The Gurley Pony Club is an active part of the community, hosting annual camps during the school holidays. Moree, 35 kilometres to the north, provides schools, hospitals, shopping, and its famous artesian spa facilities. Gurley appeals to farming families and those who embrace the wide-open spaces and self-sufficient character of rural north-west NSW.

Gurley falls under postcode 2398 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State

New South Wales

Postcode

2398

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Federal Electorate

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State Electorate

Northern Tablelands

Type

Locality

Timezone

Sydney (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-29.74°, 149.80°

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Area

953.55 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

NSW TrainLink Coach (via Moree) — Moree / Sydney CBD (via coach) Moree ~40 min; Sydney ~7–8 hrs coach

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance

565 km

By Train

No direct rail; NSW TrainLink coach from Moree to Sydney (~7–8 hrs)

By Car (Peak)

5.5–6.5 hrs

By Car (Off-Peak)

5–6 hrs

🛣️ Via Newell Highway to Moree, then inland route south; Moree is the main regional hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Gurley is a small highway village with very limited local services; a car is required for virtually all daily needs beyond the local pub

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🔍 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 Gurley by offence type, year and trend.

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

248

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Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021