Warialda Rail

About Warialda Rail

Warialda Rail is a small town and rural locality in the New England region of New South Wales, located approximately 3 kilometres south-west of the town of Warialda within the Gwydir Shire local government area. Situated around 581 kilometres north of Sydney, the locality lies in the Northern Tablelands and covers approximately 164 square kilometres of open grazing country. The area recorded a population of 182 residents at the 2021 Census, with its name reflecting the historical connection to the former railway that once served the Gwydir district. Median incomes here are among the lowest in the region, reflecting the modest rural economy.

The Warialda Rail locality is set in the characteristic open grazing country of the Northern Tablelands, where beef cattle and sheep farming underpin the local economy. Warialda township, just a few kilometres away, provides residents with access to essential services including shops, schools, and health facilities serving the Gwydir Shire. The broader area offers access to the Cranky Rock Recreation Area and several national parks and nature reserves, providing opportunities for fishing, birdwatching, and outdoor recreation in a quiet and largely unchanged rural landscape.

Warialda Rail falls under postcode 2402 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Northern Tablelands electorate.

Nearby Suburbs

• Coolatai, NSW 2402
• Warialda, NSW 2402
• Balfours Peak, NSW 2403
• Delungra, NSW 2403
• Gragin, NSW 2403
• Gravesend, NSW 2401