Limestone
NSW 2361 • New South Wales
About Limestone
Limestone is a small rural locality in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, postcode 2361, situated near the township of Ashford approximately 14 km to the east. Located at -29.20°S, 151.14°E in the Inverell Shire, the locality sits within a vast agricultural belt of the New England Highlands. Its population was recorded at around 195 in 2011, falling to just 6 by 2016, reflecting the ongoing rural population drift common to remote NSW localities. The area is characterised by open grazing land, dry eucalypt woodland, and a sparse, undisturbed landscape.
Limestone offers a quintessential remote rural lifestyle centred on farming — primarily grazing cattle and sheep — with access to essential services through Ashford or Inverell (around 64 km away). The nearby national parks and reserves provide outdoor recreation for those living off the land. There are no significant urban amenities within the locality itself, and residents depend heavily on their own vehicles for all services. It suits those seeking complete rural isolation and a direct connection to the land.
Limestone falls under postcode 2361 and is governed by the Inverell Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Northern Tablelands electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2361
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2361 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2361; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Nearest regional centre is Inverell (~64 km). Car is the only viable transport.
Extremely remote rural locality with no walkable services. Private vehicle is essential for everything.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Ashford Central School ICSEA 8086725 4101 51 Martyn Street
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Bonshaw Public School ICSEA 95107 4653 5147 Texas St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Inverell Local Government Area, which contains Limestone. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)