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Tullamore

NSW 2874 • New South Wales

369
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
1358.13 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalAffordableOutback

About Tullamore

Tullamore is a small town in the north-western corner of Parkes Shire in the Central West of New South Wales, located approximately 456 kilometres west of Sydney and 130 kilometres west-south-west of Dubbo. The town sits at an elevation of 239 metres in an expansive broadacre cropping landscape, with a 2021 Census population of 369. Tullamore falls within the Parkes local government area and is connected by the Bogan Gate to Tottenham railway branch line.

The town has a central school serving kindergarten to Year 12, a newly built medical centre, and a classic country pub that reflect the essentials of outback NSW rural life. Tullamore holds a small but proud place in Australian cultural history as the first town named in the original Australian version of the song 'I've Been Everywhere'. The surrounding district is sheep and grain country, and the community reflects the resilient, self-reliant spirit of Australia's inland agricultural heartland.

Tullamore falls under postcode 2874 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2874
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.62°, 147.54°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1358.13 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach — Dubbo / Parkes (limited services) Approx. 1.5 hours to Dubbo

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
456 km
By Train
No passenger rail service; nearest station is Parkes (approx. 100 km east)
By Car (Peak)
5 hr to 5 hr 30 min to Sydney
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr 45 min to 5 hr 15 min to Sydney

🛣️ Newell Highway and Mitchell Highway connect to Dubbo and beyond. Dubbo is the nearest regional city for specialist services and air travel.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Tullamore has a small walkable town centre with essential services, though a car is needed for most larger errands and travel to regional centres

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Tullamore by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Tullamore Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Tullamore" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
369
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tullamore known for? +

Tullamore is known as a classic Central West NSW agricultural town surrounded by sheep and grain farming. It holds a notable place in Australian cultural history as the first town named in the original Australian version of the song 'I've Been Everywhere', recorded by Lucky Starr in 1962.

How far is Tullamore from Dubbo? +

Tullamore is approximately 130 kilometres west-south-west of Dubbo, the nearest major regional city, which is about a 1.5 hour drive.

Does Tullamore have public transport? +

Tullamore has very limited public transport. While the Bogan Gate to Tottenham rail line passes through the area, it carries only freight. Coach services connect to Dubbo and Parkes, but a car is the practical way to get around.

What is the population of Tullamore? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 369 in Tullamore, making it a small outback town serving the surrounding Parkes Shire farming district.

Is Tullamore a good place to live? +

Tullamore is well-suited to those seeking an affordable, quiet lifestyle in the Australian inland. The town has a K-12 central school and a medical centre, making it viable for families, while the strong agricultural community provides a welcoming rural character.

What is the postcode for Tullamore? +

The postcode for Tullamore is 2874.