What is Tooraweenah known for?

Tooraweenah is known as a small farming village in central-western NSW, surrounded by sheep, cattle, goat, and emu grazing country, and is close to the Warrumbungle National Park region popular for stargazing and bushwalking.

How far is Tooraweenah from Sydney?

Tooraweenah is approximately 430 kilometres north-west of Sydney, typically a 4.5 to 5.5 hour drive via the Great Western Highway and Newell Highway.

Does Tooraweenah have public transport?

There is no public transport in Tooraweenah. A car is essential; the nearest significant rail connection is at Dubbo, approximately 130 kilometres to the south-east.

What is the population of Tooraweenah?

Tooraweenah's 2021 Census population was 253, spread across a very large locality of approximately 510 square kilometres of central-western NSW farmland.

Is Tooraweenah a good place to live?

Tooraweenah suits those who embrace a remote rural lifestyle, with farming as the dominant way of life. The area's wide open landscapes and proximity to the Warrumbungle region are appealing, though services are limited and Coonabarabran is the nearest town.

What is the postcode for Tooraweenah?

The postcode for Tooraweenah is 2817.

Tooraweenah

NSW 2817 • New South Wales

253

Population (2021)

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Median Income

509.85 km²

Area

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Median Rent

RuralOutbackAgriculturalRemote

About Tooraweenah

Tooraweenah is a small village in the Warrumbungle Shire local government area of central-western New South Wales, situated approximately 48 kilometres west of Coonabarabran and within the Barwon electoral region. The locality spans a very large area of around 510 square kilometres and recorded a population of 253 at the 2021 Census, reflecting its scattered settlement pattern across a semi-arid farming landscape. With 94 dwellings recorded, the community is tight-knit and deeply tied to the surrounding agricultural land.

The land surrounding Tooraweenah is used for sheep, cattle, goat, and emu grazing, and the area has historically experienced periods of drought, with government Exceptional Circumstances assistance provided to local farmers at various times. The locality is close to the Warrumbungle National Park region, which draws visitors for stargazing, bushwalking, and wildlife. Coonabarabran, the nearest service town, provides essential shops, schools, and medical facilities, while Dubbo (approximately 130 kilometres south-east) is the major regional centre for the area.

Tooraweenah falls under postcode 2817 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Barwon electorate.

📍 Location

State

New South Wales

Postcode

2817

Urban Area

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LGA / Council

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Federal Electorate

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State Electorate

Barwon

Type

Locality

Timezone

Sydney (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-31.49°, 148.98°

Statistical Area

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Area

509.85 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

No regular bus services — Coonabarabran N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance

430 km

By Train

No local rail; drive to Dubbo (~130km) for NSW TrainLink services to Sydney Central (~6 hrs)

By Car (Peak)

4.5-5.5 hrs to Sydney

By Car (Off-Peak)

4.5-5 hrs to Sydney

🛣️ Newell Highway accessible via Coonabarabran; Dubbo Airport (~130km) offers regional flights to Sydney

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services; a car is essential for all daily needs, with Coonabarabran being the nearest service town

🛒 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 Tooraweenah by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Tooraweenah Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

253

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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