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Ghoolendaadi

NSW 2380 • New South Wales

85
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
201.44 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarming
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About Ghoolendaadi

Ghoolendaadi is a small rural locality in the Namoi Valley of northwestern New South Wales, situated approximately 25 kilometres southeast of Narrabri within the Narrabri Shire local government area. The locality covers around 201 square kilometres of mixed agricultural and pastoral land, with the fertile black soils of the Namoi floodplain supporting cotton farming, grain crops and livestock grazing typical of the region. With a population of around 85 residents, Ghoolendaadi is a quiet farming district with deep ties to Narrabri's agricultural heritage.

Agriculture drives daily life in Ghoolendaadi, with local farming families cultivating cotton and grain across the region's productive black soil plains. Residents travel to Narrabri for most services, including schools, medical facilities, supermarkets and the region's airport with connections to Sydney. The broader Namoi Valley is known for its strong farming community and proximity to natural attractions including the Pilliga Scrub, Sawn Rocks and the CSIRO's Australia Telescope Compact Array near Narrabri.

Ghoolendaadi falls under postcode 2380 and is governed by the Gunnedah 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
2380
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gunnedah
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Tamworth
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.05°, 150.20°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
201.44 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2380

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2380, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$48,227
Median 2023–24
$61,253
▲ 27.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$76,886

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2380; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
570 km
By Train
Narrabri (~25 km away) has limited NSW TrainLink coach connections to Sydney (~9 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
6–6.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
5.5–6 hrs

🛣️ Access via Newell Highway through Narrabri. Regional flights available from Narrabri Airport to Sydney.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality — all daily needs require a vehicle

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
85
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
612.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.4%
Motor vehicle theft
492.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
552.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
1,194.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 16.0%
View all 62 offence types for Gunnedah →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ghoolendaadi located? +

Ghoolendaadi is a rural locality approximately 25 km southeast of Narrabri in the Namoi Valley, northwestern New South Wales, within the Narrabri Shire local government area.

What is Ghoolendaadi known for? +

The locality is part of the broader Namoi Valley agricultural district, known for cotton farming and grain cropping on the region's rich black soil plains.

What is the population of Ghoolendaadi? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ghoolendaadi has a population of approximately 85 residents.

What is the nearest town to Ghoolendaadi? +

Narrabri is the nearest service centre, approximately 25 km away, offering schools, medical services, supermarkets and regional transport connections.

Is Ghoolendaadi a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ghoolendaadi is part of the Gunnedah 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.