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Goolhi

NSW 2379 • New South Wales

65
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
453.82 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback
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About Goolhi

Goolhi is a remote rural locality in north-western New South Wales, situated approximately 430 kilometres north-west of Sydney within the Gunnedah Shire. Covering around 454 square kilometres of flat to undulating agricultural land in the Liverpool Plains district, the locality lies between Quirindi and Gunnedah in some of NSW's most fertile black soil farming country. With a 2021 Census population of 65 residents, Goolhi is an isolated farming community on the edge of the Liverpool Plains.

The rich dark soils of the Goolhi area support highly productive broadacre farming, including wheat, cotton, sorghum, and livestock grazing — part of the Liverpool Plains system that is among Australia's most significant agricultural assets. Gunnedah, approximately 50 kilometres to the north-west, serves as the regional hub with hospitals, schools, and the Gunnedah Koala population — one of Australia's largest urban koala colonies. Goolhi suits farming families engaged in the serious agricultural enterprises that define the Liverpool Plains district.

Goolhi falls under postcode 2379 and is governed by the Warrumbungle 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
2379
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Warrumbungle
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Tamworth
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.13°, 149.75°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
453.82 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2379

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2379 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$41,356
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,314

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2379; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Quirindi
40 km
N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
430 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Quirindi (~5 hrs to Central)
By Car (Peak)
4 hrs – 4 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 45 min – 4 hrs

🛣️ Accessed via New England Highway; car essential, Quirindi and Gunnedah provide nearest services

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Goolhi is a remote rural locality with no local services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
65
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
497.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
205.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
692.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
205.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Warrumbungle →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goolhi known for? +

Goolhi is a remote farming locality in the Liverpool Plains district of north-western NSW, known for its highly productive black soil farmland supporting wheat, cotton, and livestock on one of Australia's most fertile agricultural plains.

How far is Goolhi from Sydney? +

Goolhi is approximately 430 kilometres north-west of Sydney, roughly a 4 to 4.5 hour drive via the New England Highway.

Does Goolhi have public transport? +

Goolhi has no local public transport. NSW TrainLink services operate from Quirindi, approximately 40 kilometres away, with connections to Sydney.

What is the population of Goolhi? +

According to the 2021 Census, Goolhi has a population of approximately 65 residents across its large 454 square kilometre area, reflecting its nature as a sparsely populated farming locality.

Is Goolhi a good place to live? +

Goolhi is suited to those involved in broadacre farming in the Liverpool Plains, offering rich agricultural land and a quiet rural lifestyle with Gunnedah providing comprehensive regional services.

What is the postcode for Goolhi? +

The postcode for Goolhi is 2379.

Is Goolhi a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Goolhi is part of the Warrumbungle 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.