New England North West

  • State

    NSW
  • Region Size

    99139.9 (Sq Kms)
  • Population

    186,942
  • Largest Regional City

    Tamworth
  • No. of Jobs

    144,094
  • Median Weekly Household Mortgage

    $312
  • Median Weekly Household Rent

    $270
  • Region is known for

    Innovation, education, and rural living
Data Source: Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data

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Discover New England North West

Offering the benefits of city living with a country lifestyle, New England North West is a vibrant, progressive, and innovative region. With affordable housing, excellent transport connections including several regional airports, a range of educational opportunities, a diverse economy and picture-perfect villages, New England North West covers over 990,000 sq/kms in the Northern area of NSW. Known for the rural industries that make up its economy – and its way of life, New England offers all of the conveniences of a big city, with a relaxed pace of life and endless natural beauty to explore

People

People are the heart of all communities. Get a picture of New England North West by understanding the people who live there.

  • 186,942

    Estimated resident population (no.)

  • 40

    Median age - persons (years)

  • 111,796

    Working age population (aged 15-64 years) (no.)

  • 22,058

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (no.)

  • 15,268

    Persons born overseas (no.)

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Industry

From small locally owned businesses to larger operations, industries in New England North West form an important part of the community.

  • 20,875

    Total number of businesses

Employment

A move to more means creating a better life for yourself. Gain insight into the job market in New England North West to assist in your decision-making.

  • 144,094

    Number of jobs (no.)

  • 702

    Median weekly personal income ($)

  • 20,875

    Total number of businesses

Household

Discover the household make-up of those already living in New England North West to help you decide if this is the right region for you.

  • 76,139

    Total households (no.)

  • 2.5

    Average household size (no. of persons)

  • 864

    Median equivalised total household income (weekly) ($)

  • 1,354

    Median monthly household mortgage payment ($)

  • 270

    Median weekly household rental payment ($)

Services

Have confidence that New England North West has the services you need to support your lifestyle. This is a vital step in your decision to move to more.

  • 26

    Number of Hospitals

  • 8

    Number of Airports

  • 1

    Number of Universities

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Learning & growth

New England North West is often described as an educational centre. And rightly so. The region encompasses an educational diversity that spans remote home tutoring and one-teacher schools, through to a world-class regional university. You’ll also discover TAFE, University of New England, Conservatorium of Music, Flight training, along with the Northern Inland Academy of Sport delivering talent development programs, support, and activities to sport in the region.

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Innovation

New England North West is renowned for its progressive and innovative economy. With thriving rural industries including cotton and grains that dominate Moree, Narrabri and the Liverpool Plains, and prime beef and wool further East, along with a thriving education, agriculture, food processing and agribusiness sectors – there are plenty of employment and business opportunities within this growing local economy. And, whether you are looking to stay in town, or live the farm life further out in the region, New England North West offers a wide range of affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles and budgets.

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