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Cuttabri

NSW 2388 • New South Wales

37
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
296.94 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoric
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About Cuttabri

Cuttabri is a tiny rural village in north-western New South Wales, located on the Pilliga–Narrabri Road approximately 26 kilometres west of Wee Waa and 32 kilometres east of Pilliga. Sitting on the banks of the Namoi River, Cuttabri covers nearly 297 square kilometres of flat agricultural and scrubland typical of the Namoi Valley. With a population of fewer than 50 people, it is one of the smallest localities in the region, serving primarily as a rural service point for surrounding pastoral properties. The vast flat terrain is dominated by cotton farming and dryland cropping operations.

Cuttabri is perhaps best known for the historic Cuttabri Wine Shanty, originally established as the Bee Hive Hotel in 1883 and rebuilt after a fire in 1903 — it was a local icon until closing in 2010. The village once had a post office and hotel serving the scattered farming community, reflecting its role as a bush outpost along a well-travelled inland route. Today, the locality attracts occasional travellers exploring the Pilliga Scrub and Namoi River country, as well as those interested in heritage and rural history. Residents live a self-sufficient rural lifestyle, relying on Wee Waa and Narrabri for essential services.

Cuttabri falls under postcode 2388 and is governed by the Narrabri Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Tamworth electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2388
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Narrabri
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Tamworth
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.43°, 149.00°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
296.94 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2388

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2388, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,531
Median 2023–24
$55,244
▲ 43.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,877

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2388; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
575 km
By Train
No local train; Narrabri station (~50 km) on the Inland rail corridor
By Car (Peak)
6 hr to Sydney
By Car (Off-Peak)
6 hr to Sydney

🛣️ Wee Waa is the nearest service town (~26 km east)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Extremely remote rural locality; private vehicle essential for all travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
37
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Narrabri Local Government Area, which contains Cuttabri. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
406.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
265.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
586.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
7.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
554.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Narrabri →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cuttabri located? +

Cuttabri is a small village in north-western NSW, on the Pilliga–Narrabri Road about 26 km west of Wee Waa and 32 km east of Pilliga, on the banks of the Namoi River.

What is Cuttabri famous for? +

Cuttabri is known for the historic Cuttabri Wine Shanty (originally the Bee Hive Hotel, 1883), which was a beloved bush institution until it closed in 2010 after over a century of serving locals and travellers.

What LGA is Cuttabri in? +

Cuttabri falls within the Narrabri Shire Council local government area in north-western New South Wales.

Is Cuttabri a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cuttabri is part of the Narrabri LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Cuttabri? +

Cuttabri had a population of 37 at the 2021 Census.