New Mexico
NSW 2346 • New South Wales
About New Mexico
New Mexico is a small rural locality in the New England region of New South Wales, situated approximately 400 kilometres north of Sydney near the town of Tamworth. The locality covers around 102 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. It lies in the upper Namoi River district on the slopes and plains of the New England Tablelands, used for mixed grazing, beef cattle, and some cropping.
Tamworth, approximately 50 kilometres to the south-east, is the regional capital of the New England and provides comprehensive services including a hospital, university, major retail, and an airport, as well as the famous Country Music Festival held each January. The New England countryside features dramatic gorges, rolling hills, and the distinctive character of the tablelands plateau. A private vehicle is essential.
New Mexico falls under postcode 2346 and is governed by the Tamworth Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Tamworth electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2346
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2346, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2346; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular local bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ New England Highway provides road access; Tamworth Airport has flights to Sydney
No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Tamworth.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Manilla Central School ICSEA 8552346 Our Primary Campus is located on Court Street
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45 Rowan Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Tamworth Local Government Area, which contains New Mexico. 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)