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Mallowa

NSW 2400 • New South Wales

97
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
731.74 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralOutbackAgriculturalRemote
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About Mallowa

Mallowa is a remote rural locality in Moree Plains Shire in the north-west of New South Wales, situated approximately 60 kilometres west of Moree and around 635 kilometres north-west of Sydney. Covering a vast area of over 731 square kilometres, the locality is one of the most sparsely settled in the region, with just 97 residents recorded in the 2021 Census across 29 dwellings. The flat, expansive black soil plains of the Moree Plains are the defining feature of this landscape, with agriculture underpinning the local economy.

The broader Moree Plains Shire is renowned for its highly productive agricultural land, with wheat, barley, cotton, sorghum, and beef cattle among the dominant industries, and Mallowa properties reflect this tradition of large-scale broad acre farming. The locality sits within New South Wales' Northern Tablelands electorate and is accessed via unsealed and rural roads typical of the outback fringe. Residents depend entirely on private vehicles for access to services, with Moree being the nearest centre offering shopping, health facilities, and education.

Mallowa falls under postcode 2400 and is governed by the Moree Plains Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2400
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moree Plains
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.47°, 149.46°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
731.74 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2400

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2400, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,123
Median 2023–24
$60,259
▲ 27.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$75,861

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2400; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
635 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Moree then NSW TrainLink to Sydney (approx. 8–9 hrs total)
By Car (Peak)
6 hr 30 min – 7 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
6 hr – 7 hr

🛣️ Extremely remote; a private vehicle is essential; Moree is the nearest service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

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

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
97
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,849.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
593 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
1,240.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
31.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
639.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.9%
View all 62 offence types for Moree Plains →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mallowa known for? +

Mallowa is known as a remote broad acre farming locality on the black soil plains of northern New South Wales, part of one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions producing cotton, wheat, sorghum, and beef cattle.

How far is Mallowa from Sydney? +

Mallowa is approximately 635 kilometres north-west of Sydney, a drive of around 6.5 to 7.5 hours by car. It lies about 60 kilometres west of the regional centre of Moree.

Does Mallowa have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Mallowa. The nearest train service is at Moree, approximately 60 kilometres to the east, and a private vehicle is the only practical means of transport.

What is the population of Mallowa? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mallowa has a population of 97 residents across approximately 29 dwellings, down from 108 in 2016 — a decline consistent with broader rural depopulation trends in remote NSW.

Is Mallowa a good place to live? +

Mallowa appeals to those involved in broad acre agriculture or seeking an extremely remote, self-sufficient lifestyle. Essential services require a significant drive to Moree, making it best suited to farming families comfortable with rural isolation.

What is the postcode for Mallowa? +

The postcode for Mallowa, NSW is 2400, shared with the broader Moree and Narrabri region.

Is Mallowa a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mallowa is part of the Moree Plains 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.