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Quirindi

NSW 2343 • Rest of NSW

3,355
Population (2021)
$33,852
Median Income
415.76 km²
Area
348m
Elevation
RuralAgriculturalCountry TownAffordable

About Quirindi

Quirindi is a small rural town on the North West Slopes of New South Wales, located 346 kilometres northwest of Sydney and 68 kilometres south of Tamworth. With a population of around 2,600 residents, the town serves as a service centre for the surrounding agricultural region within Liverpool Plains Shire. The name derives from the Gamilaraay language, with meanings including "nest in the hills".

The local economy is based on agriculture, with broadacre farming on the black soil plains to the west and livestock grazing in the hilly eastern districts. Quirindi offers a quintessential country town lifestyle with sporting facilities including a racecourse, golf course, tennis and bowling clubs. Annual events like the Rural Heritage Festival and Boxing Day Races draw visitors from across the region. The town appeals to those seeking affordable rural living with good local services.

Quirindi falls under postcode 2343 and is governed by Liverpool Plains Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2343
Urban Area
Quirindi
LGA
Liverpool Plains
Federal Electorate
New England
State Electorate
Tamworth
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.50°, 150.63°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
415.76 km²
Elevation
348m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Quirindi
0.5 km
6 min

Bus Services

  • School buses — Tamworth, surrounding areas Varies

Commute to Sydney

Distance
346 km
By Train
5-6 hours NSW TrainLink
By Car (Peak)
4-4.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hours

🛣️ Tamworth regional centre 68km north (45 min drive)

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Town centre compact and walkable, car essential for farming areas

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 4 heritage-listed places in or near Quirindi, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Ardglen Tunnel
Main Northern railway, Ardglen • SHR #01021
Quirindi Railway Station group
Main Northern railway, Quirindi • SHR #01227
Windy Station Woolshed
Windy Road, Pine Ridge • SHR #01963
East Warrah Woolshed
Merriwa Road, Warrah Creek • SHR #01962

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$250
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,127
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,444
Census 2021
3,355
▼ 2.6% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,120
Income 2021
$33,852
▲ 16.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,745
Born Overseas 190

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 41
  • 2. New Zealand 35
  • 3. India 18
  • 4. Philippines 13
  • 5. China 9
  • 6. Nepal 9
  • 7. Netherlands 5
  • 8. Scotland 5
  • 9. Italy 4
  • 10. South Africa 4
  • 11. Vietnam 4
  • 12. Ireland 3
  • 13. Lebanon 3
  • 14. Sri Lanka 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,462
English 1,274
Australian Aboriginal 487
Irish 330
Scottish 322
German 72
Italian 29
Dutch 25
Chinese 23
New Zealander 19

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,505
Both parents born in Australia
242
Both parents born overseas
201
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
58.9%
No Religion
26.7%
Hinduism
0.7%
Buddhism
0.2%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
175 (5.2%)
5-14 years
436 (13.0%)
15-19 years
191 (5.7%)
20-24 years
148 (4.4%)
25-34 years
296 (8.8%)
35-44 years
363 (10.8%)
45-54 years
416 (12.4%)
55-64 years
452 (13.5%)
65-74 years
464 (13.8%)
75-84 years
293 (8.7%)
85+ years
121 (3.6%)

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