Wellingrove
NSW 2370 • New South Wales
About Wellingrove
Wellingrove is a small historic rural locality in the Glen Innes Severn local government area, situated in the New England region of New South Wales approximately 15 kilometres north-west of Glen Innes. Once one of the principal settlements of the northern New England district, Wellingrove was gazetted as a town in 1852 before the shift of the court of petty sessions to Glen Innes in 1858 led to its gradual decline. The locality now covers an expansive 366 square kilometres of upland tableland at over 1,000 metres elevation, used predominantly for grazing and agriculture. The 2021 census recorded just 95 residents, making it one of the most sparsely populated localities in New South Wales.
Wellingrove's vast grazing lands support sheep and cattle farming, with properties typically running to hundreds of hectares across the high New England plateau. The surrounding landscape is characterised by open pastures, granite outcrops and cool-climate conditions, with cold winters and occasional snowfall. Glen Innes provides the nearest town services including shops, schools, a hospital and the historic Land of the Beardies precinct celebrating the region's Celtic heritage. The New England Highway passes through the broader district, connecting Glen Innes to Armidale to the south and Tenterfield to the north.
Wellingrove falls under postcode 2370 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Northern Tablelands electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach services — Glen Innes / Armidale / Tenterfield Via New England Hwy; coaches from Glen Innes
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Glen Innes (~15 km) is the nearest service centre. The New England Highway provides the main road link to Armidale (2 hrs south) and regional airports.
An extremely remote rural locality on the New England tableland. A car is essential for all activities; Glen Innes provides the nearest comprehensive services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Glen Innes High School ICSEA 9266732 1322 Edwards St
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Glen Innes Public School ICSEA 903171 Church St
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Glen Innes West Infants School ICSEA 8986732 2459 Coronation Ave
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161 Church Street
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Red Range Public School ICSEA 8586734 2257 34-40 PARKES ST
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 Wellingrove by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Wellingrove Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Wellingrove" under Suburb