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Stannifer

NSW 2369 • New South Wales

75
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
73.61 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricRemoteAgricultural
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About Stannifer

Stannifer is a small rural locality on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated approximately 9 kilometres north of Tingha and around 30 kilometres south of Inverell, within the Inverell Shire. Covering approximately 74 square kilometres, the locality had a population of 75 residents at the 2021 Census, reflecting a deeply rural settlement. The area was historically significant for tin mining, with records dating to the 1880s, and remnants of the mining landscape — including deep trenches and spoil heaps — remain visible in parts of the locality.

Today Stannifer supports a quiet agricultural and fossicking community, with Middle Creek and surrounding creek beds still attracting fossickers searching for tin and quartz. The locality is served primarily by the nearby town of Tingha, and more substantially by Inverell to the north, which provides schools, hospitals, supermarkets, and other essential services. Life in Stannifer is entirely rural and car-dependent, offering wide open tablelands scenery and a peaceful lifestyle for those who embrace the remoteness of the New England region.

Stannifer falls under postcode 2369 and is governed by the Inverell 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
2369
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Inverell
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.99°, 151.27°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
73.61 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2369

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2369 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$45,786
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$48,517

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2369; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No local bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
590 km
By Train
No direct train service; coach from Inverell (approx. 30 km)
By Car (Peak)
6 hrs 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
6 hrs

🛣️ Access via Tingha Road and the Gwydir Highway; car essential for all travel

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote rural locality with no shops, public transport, or footpaths — a car is essential for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
75
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
470.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.4%
Motor vehicle theft
165.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
619.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
5.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
320.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 5.1%
View all 62 offence types for Inverell →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stannifer known for? +

Stannifer is known for its rich tin mining heritage dating back to the 1880s, when significant cassiterite deposits were worked in the area. The landscape still bears the marks of past mining, and the local creek beds remain popular with fossickers today.

How far is Stannifer from Inverell? +

Stannifer is approximately 30 kilometres south of Inverell, the nearest major service town, and around 9 kilometres north of Tingha. Inverell is the primary destination for shopping, schools, and health services.

Does Stannifer have public transport? +

Stannifer has no public transport services. Residents must drive to Tingha or Inverell for all needs, and the nearest coach connections are available from Inverell.

What is the population of Stannifer? +

According to the 2021 Census, Stannifer has a population of 75 residents. It is a small, sparsely settled rural locality within the Inverell Shire on the New England Tablelands.

Is Stannifer a good place to live? +

Stannifer suits those who value a quiet, remote rural lifestyle on the New England Tablelands, with an interest in history, fossicking, or agriculture. All amenities are found in the nearby towns of Tingha and Inverell, making a car essential for daily life.

What is the postcode for Stannifer? +

The postcode for Stannifer, NSW is 2369.

Is Stannifer a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Stannifer is part of the Inverell 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.