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Tulloona

NSW 2400 • New South Wales

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
363.16 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Tulloona

Tulloona is a vast rural locality in the Moree Plains Shire of north-western New South Wales, covering over 363 square kilometres of predominantly flat agricultural land. With a 2021 Census population of around 59 people, the locality is sparsely settled and centred on broad-acre farming, including cotton, grain, and cattle grazing. It sits within postcode 2400, which it shares with the regional hub of Moree, located to the north-east.

Residents of Tulloona live a classic outback farming lifestyle, with most families involved in agriculture across large landholdings. Moree serves as the main service centre for the area, offering supermarkets, schools, medical services, and the famous Moree artesian bore baths. The locality has a strong rural community spirit, with neighbours often spread many kilometres apart but connected through local agricultural networks, the electorate of Parkes, and the Northern Tablelands region.

Tulloona falls under postcode 2400 and is governed by the Moree Plains 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
2400
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moree Plains
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.47°, 149.46°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
363.16 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2400

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2400, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,123
Median 2023–24
$60,259
▲ 27.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$75,861

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2400; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
610 km
By Train
No direct train; nearest rail at Moree (~50 km)
By Car (Peak)
6 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
6 hr

🛣️ Drive via Newell Highway through Narrabri and Dubbo

Walkability Car-Dependent

No urban amenities; a vehicle is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,849.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
593 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
1,240.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
31.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
639.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.9%
View all 62 offence types for Moree Plains →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tulloona in NSW? +

Tulloona is a rural locality in the Moree Plains Shire of north-western NSW, roughly 50 km south of Moree, in the electorate of Parkes.

What is Tulloona known for? +

Tulloona is a farming locality known for broad-acre agriculture including cotton, grain crops, and cattle grazing across its expansive 363 km² area.

What is the population of Tulloona? +

The 2021 Census recorded approximately 59 residents in Tulloona, reflecting its character as a sparsely settled outback farming area.

What services are available near Tulloona? +

Most services are accessed in Moree, which offers supermarkets, hospitals, schools, and the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre, located approximately 50 km to the north-east.

Is Tulloona a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tulloona is part of the Moree Plains 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.