Willow Tree
NSW 2339 • New South Wales
About Willow Tree
Willow Tree is a small village situated in the Liverpool Plains of New South Wales, approximately 14 kilometres south of Quirindi and around 350 kilometres north of Sydney. The village sits near the junction of the Kamilaroi and New England Highways, making it a minor road junction in the Liverpool Plains Local Government Area. With a population of around 330 residents, Willow Tree is surrounded by some of New South Wales' most fertile agricultural land, renowned for its rich black soil plains and cereal cropping.
The village has a peaceful rural character with a small cluster of local services, including the historic Willow Tree railway station on the Liverpool–Werris Creek line. The wider area is dominated by farming families and agricultural workers, many of whom have lived on the Liverpool Plains for generations. The Willow Tree Pub is a well-known local landmark, and the region's scenic rolling plains attract travellers passing through on the New England Highway. It is an affordable and quiet choice for those seeking a true country lifestyle.
Willow Tree falls under postcode 2339 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink Coach — Tamworth / Sydney Tamworth ~1.5 hrs; Sydney ~5 hrs
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ New England Highway provides the main route south to Sydney and north to Tamworth. Quirindi (14km) is the nearest town with full services.
Small village with limited footpaths. Locals walk within the village centre but a car is needed for most errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
-
Willow Tree Public School ICSEA 98202 6747 1371 46 Merriwa Road
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 Willow Tree by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Willow Tree Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Willow Tree" under Suburb