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Nooroo

NSW 2415 • New South Wales

48
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
71.78 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalAffordable
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About Nooroo

Nooroo is a very small rural locality in the Hunter region of New South Wales, located within postcode 2415 and the Upper Hunter state electorate. With a population of just 48 at the 2021 Census, spread across approximately 71.8 square kilometres, it is one of the most sparsely populated localities in its region. Sitting at approximately latitude -32.3, longitude 151.9, Nooroo is positioned in the rural hinterland near the Barrington Tops, between the towns of Dungog and Gloucester.

The Nooroo locality is characterised by dense bushland, agricultural grazing land, and the rugged foothills of the Barrington Tops National Park. Life here is deeply rural — residents are typically farmers, graziers, or those who have chosen a remote off-grid lifestyle. The nearest service town is Dungog (electorate: Lyne), which provides basic shopping, schools, and medical services. The region is popular with bushwalkers and nature lovers attracted to the World Heritage-listed wilderness of Barrington Tops, and the occasional weekender seeking an escape from city life.

Nooroo falls under postcode 2415 and is governed by the Mid-Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2415
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mid-Coast
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.31°, 151.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
71.78 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2415

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2415 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,270
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,363

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2415; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Dungog Station
25 km
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Commute to Newcastle CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
N/A from Nooroo — drive to Dungog (~25 km), then ~2 hr train to Newcastle
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr

🛣️ Nearest service town is Dungog. Sydney is approximately 3 hours by road.

Walkability Car Essential

Isolated rural locality with no public transport or walking infrastructure. A car is essential.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
48
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
286.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.0%
Motor vehicle theft
215 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.8%
Non-DV assault
445.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 1.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
196.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 3.8%
View all 62 offence types for Mid-Coast →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nooroo NSW? +

Nooroo is a small rural locality in the Upper Hunter region of NSW, within postcode 2415, situated between Dungog and Gloucester near the Barrington Tops National Park.

What is the population of Nooroo? +

At the 2021 Census, Nooroo had a population of just 48 people across approximately 71.8 square kilometres.

What is near Nooroo NSW? +

The nearest town is Dungog, about 25 km away, which has schools, shops, and a train station on the Hunter Line to Sydney. Barrington Tops National Park is also nearby.

Is Nooroo a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Nooroo is part of the Mid-Coast 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.