Quirindi
NSW 2343 • Rest of NSW
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
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- School buses — Tamworth, surrounding areas Varies
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Tamworth regional centre 68km north (45 min drive)
Town centre compact and walkable, car essential for farming areas
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Blackville Public School ICSEA 9146747 4024 15 O'Neile St
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Walhallow Public School ICSEA 692Mooki River
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Quirindi High School ICSEA 8916746 1177 Hill St
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Quirindi Public School ICSEA 9046746 1565 Munro St
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18 Thomas Street
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Spring Ridge Public School ICSEA 10046747 3855 Darby Rd
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Wallabadah Public School ICSEA 94102 67 465 512 28 Martyn Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 4 heritage-listed places in or near Quirindi, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Quirindi by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Quirindi Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Quirindi" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
32 state housing + 25 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)