Woolbrook
NSW 2354 • New South Wales
About Woolbrook
Woolbrook is a small village in the New England region of New South Wales, straddling the Macdonald River at the headwaters of the Namoi River system. Located near the Oxley Highway–New England Highway junction, the village is split between the Tamworth Regional Council and Walcha Shire local government areas, approximately 29 kilometres west of Walcha. With a population of 183 at the 2021 census, it is a quiet rural community set in the cool tablelands country typical of the New England Plateau. The village falls within the federal electorate of Lyne and state electorate of Upper Hunter.
Woolbrook is a traditional pastoral community centred on sheep and cattle grazing, with the surrounding country characterised by rolling green hills at high elevation. The village has a small local school, a hall and a church (St John's), and the community is bound by a strong agricultural identity. Residents travel to Walcha (30 minutes east) for general services or to Tamworth (approximately 90 minutes west) for major city amenities including hospitals and retail. The scenic landscape and clean tablelands air appeal to those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle, and the locality is known locally for its annual goat racing events.
Woolbrook falls under postcode 2354 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Tamworth (via New England Hwy) ~90 min
- School bus — Walcha ~30 min
Commute to Walcha
🛣️ No rail services. Car is essential. Tamworth is the nearest major regional city (~90 min west). Walcha has basic services including a supermarket, medical centre and schools.
A small rural village with minimal walking infrastructure. A private vehicle is required for all services beyond the immediate village.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Kentucky Public School ICSEA 10026778 7227 Noalimba Ave
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Niangala Public School ICSEA 9952354 Location map We are located at Foster Street
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Walcha Rd
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51 South Street
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Walcha Central School ICSEA 9066777 2777 154E North St
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Woolbrook Public School ICSEA 9006777 5893 0455 407 402 Church St
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Chandlers Rd
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 Woolbrook by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Woolbrook Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Woolbrook" under Suburb