Upper Manilla

About Upper Manilla

Upper Manilla is a large rural locality in the Tamworth Regional Council area of north-western New South Wales, covering approximately 187 square kilometres of predominantly grazing and mixed farming land. Located in the broader Manilla district, the locality lies in the Namoi River catchment, a region historically significant for its wheat growing, wool production, and fat lamb farming. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 105 residents spread across this expansive area, reflecting the very low-density character of this inland farming locality.

The landscape is defined by rolling open plains, creek lines, and the productive agricultural country that the Namoi River system supports. Residents access services in the township of Manilla, approximately 20 to 30 kilometres away, which offers a small supermarket, schools, medical facilities, and community services. The larger regional centre of Tamworth is approximately 65 kilometres to the south-east and serves as the main hub for healthcare, education, shopping, and public transport connections. Upper Manilla appeals to farming families and those seeking the quieter pace and open spaces of rural north-western New South Wales.

Upper Manilla falls under postcode 2346 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.

Nearby Suburbs

• Borah Creek, NSW 2346
• Halls Creek, NSW 2346
• Klori, NSW 2346
• Manilla, NSW 2346
• Namoi River, NSW 2346
• New Mexico, NSW 2346