Nowley

NSW 2386 • New South Wales

50
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
368.30 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote

About Nowley

Nowley is a remote rural locality in north-western New South Wales, situated approximately 40 kilometres north of Narrabri within the Narrabri Shire. Covering around 368 square kilometres of flat black soil plains country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 50 residents. The locality sits within the productive cotton and grain farming belt of the Namoi Valley, where irrigation from the Namoi River system supports large-scale intensive agriculture on some of New South Wales' most fertile soils.

Narrabri is the nearest service town, known as the cotton capital of New South Wales and home to the CSIRO's Cotton Research Institute and the Australia Telescope Compact Array radio telescope. The surrounding Narrabri Shire is one of Australia's most productive cotton-growing regions, and the locality benefits from proximity to the resources and services of this significant regional centre. Nowley suits those connected to the cotton and grain farming industries of the Namoi Valley.

Nowley falls under postcode 2386 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Barwon electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2386
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.01°, 149.15°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
368.30 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Narrabri Station
40 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
570 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink Xplorer from Narrabri to Sydney (approx. 7 hr)
By Car (Peak)
5 hr 30 min - 6 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr - 6 hr

🛣️ Newell Highway provides the main route; Narrabri is the nearest rail and service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Nowley is a remote plains locality with no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
50
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nowley known for? +

Nowley is a remote farming locality near Narrabri in the Namoi Valley, known for its black soil cotton and grain farming country in one of Australia's most productive irrigation agricultural regions.

How far is Nowley from Narrabri? +

Nowley is approximately 40 kilometres north of Narrabri, the cotton capital of NSW, typically a 35 to 45 minute drive on Narrabri Shire rural roads.

Does Nowley have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Nowley. NSW TrainLink serves Narrabri (approximately 40 km) with Xplorer trains to Sydney, but a private vehicle is essential for local travel.

What is the population of Nowley? +

According to the 2021 Census, Nowley has a population of approximately 50 residents across its large 368 square kilometre area of Namoi Valley farmland.

Is Nowley a good place to live? +

Nowley suits those connected to the Namoi Valley's cotton and grain farming industry, with Narrabri's services and its famous Australia Telescope radio observatory accessible within a short drive.

What is the postcode for Nowley? +

The postcode for Nowley, NSW is 2386.