Maules Creek
NSW 2382 • New South Wales
About Maules Creek
Maules Creek is a remote rural locality in Narrabri Shire, north-western New South Wales, covering a vast 492 square kilometres of farmland and bushland. Home to approximately 87 residents, the area is situated near the Pilliga Scrub and the Namoi River basin, making it a significant agricultural and ecological area. Maules Creek gained national attention in recent years as the site of a controversial open-cut coal mine, bringing issues of environmental protection and rural livelihoods to public debate. The locality lies within the federal electorate of Parkes.
The Maules Creek area is characterised by wheat and cotton farming, grazing, and remnant woodland that supports diverse wildlife. Narrabri, approximately 35 kilometres to the north-east, provides the nearest comprehensive services including shops, a hospital, and schools. The community is small but resilient, with strong connections to the agricultural heritage of the Namoi Valley. Residents value the wide open spaces, affordable land, and the close-knit nature of outback NSW rural life.
Maules Creek falls under postcode 2382 and is governed by Narrabri Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Narrabri (~35 km) is the nearest service hub with rail and medical facilities
Isolated outback locality – car or truck essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Boggabri Public School ICSEA 908Merton St
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41 Laidlaw Street
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Maules Creek
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Narrabri Shire Local Government Area, which contains Maules Creek. 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)