Werris Creek
NSW 2341 • Rest of NSW
About Werris Creek
Werris Creek is a small rural town in the Liverpool Plains region of north-western New South Wales, located approximately 40 kilometres south of Tamworth within the Liverpool Plains Shire Council area. With a population of 1,478 and a median age of 50, the community skews older and has deep agricultural roots, serving as a service hub for the surrounding grain and grazing country. Incomes are modest — median household income of $941 per week — reflecting the area's rural economy, while housing remains highly affordable with a median rent of just $220 per week.
Historically significant as a major railway junction on the Main North Line connecting Sydney to Queensland, Werris Creek retains a strong sense of its heritage railway past. The town has a notable Indigenous population, with approximately 21% of residents identifying as Aboriginal. Local facilities include primary and secondary schools, churches, sporting ovals, and the essential services typical of a small agricultural town. The surrounding Liverpool Plains are among Australia's most productive agricultural lands, and the town's close-knit community maintains a quiet, unhurried pace of life.
Werris Creek falls under postcode 2341 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
- NSW TrainLink coach services — Tamworth 45 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Tamworth (40km north) is the nearest regional centre with regular transport connections; car is essential for daily life
Most errands require a car; the town centre is walkable for residents but services are limited and Tamworth is needed for major shopping
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Werris Creek Public School ICSEA 8366768 7065 68 Dewhurst Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Werris Creek, 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 Werris Creek by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Werris Creek Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Werris Creek" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
13 state housing + 5 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 16
- 2. New Zealand 13
- 3. Germany 5
- 4. Ireland 5
- 5. South Korea 3
- 6. Pakistan 3
- 7. Thailand 3
- 8. Wales 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)