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Carroll

NSW 2340 • New South Wales

305
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
250.95 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSmall-Town

About Carroll

Carroll is a small rural village situated on the Oxley Highway, approximately 20 kilometres east of Gunnedah in north-west New South Wales, within the Tamworth Regional Council area. With a population of 305 at the 2021 Census, Carroll is a quiet agricultural locality set amid wide-open farmland in the Liverpool Plains region. The Namoi River runs roughly parallel to the highway through the district, giving the area its gently undulating character and supporting the pastoral and cropping activities that define life here.

Carroll serves as a modest service point for surrounding farming properties, with a small cluster of community facilities that give it a tight-knit village feel. The locality takes its name from the Kamilaroi word for "forked tree," reflecting the deep Indigenous heritage of the region. Those drawn to wide open spaces, agricultural landscapes, and a peaceful rural lifestyle will find Carroll an honest and unhurried corner of regional New South Wales.

Carroll falls under postcode 2340 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2340
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.33°, 151.14°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
250.95 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coaches — Tamworth / Gunnedah 30–60 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
340 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest station is Tamworth (~60 km)
By Car (Peak)
3.5–4 hr to Tamworth; ~4.5 hr to Sydney
By Car (Off-Peak)
3–3.5 hr to Tamworth; ~4 hr to Sydney

🛣️ Located on the Oxley Highway; Gunnedah is the nearest major service town (~20 km west)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs in this rural farming locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Carroll by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Carroll Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Carroll" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
305
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carroll known for? +

Carroll is a quiet agricultural village known for its pastoral and cropping heritage in the Liverpool Plains region. It takes its name from the Kamilaroi word for "forked tree," reflecting the deep Indigenous history of the area.

How far is Carroll from the nearest major town? +

Carroll is approximately 20 kilometres east of Gunnedah and around 60 kilometres west of Tamworth, making it a short drive to services in either direction along the Oxley Highway.

Does Carroll have public transport? +

Carroll has no rail service; the nearest train station is in Tamworth, about 60 km away. Limited regional coach services connect to Gunnedah and Tamworth, but a private vehicle is essential for daily life.

What is the population of Carroll? +

According to the 2021 Census, Carroll has a population of 305 residents, making it a small rural locality spread across approximately 251 square kilometres of farming country.

Is Carroll a good place to live? +

Carroll suits those who value a quiet, rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and a close-knit farming community. It is best suited to people comfortable with car dependency and the relaxed pace of regional NSW.

What is the postcode for Carroll? +

The postcode for Carroll, NSW is 2340, which is shared with Tamworth and surrounding localities in the region.