Upper Horton
NSW 2347 • New South Wales
About Upper Horton
Upper Horton is a small village and surrounding agricultural locality in the Gwydir Shire of northern New South Wales, nestled high in the Horton River Valley. Situated approximately 19 kilometres from the Fossickers Way turnoff and 13 kilometres north of Barraba, the area has a population of around 138 residents dispersed across a vast 595 square kilometres of predominantly grazing and farming land. The valley setting gives Upper Horton a distinctive, rugged character shaped by the surrounding hills and the Horton River that runs through the district.
The village is a tight-knit rural community best known for its hugely popular New Year's Day Rodeo, which draws visitors from across the region each year and serves as a cornerstone of local identity. There is no school in Upper Horton, so families make the journey to Barraba for education and most day-to-day services. The community is small but spirited, with a strong agricultural tradition and a lifestyle shaped by working the land. The area appeals to those who appreciate wide-open spaces, genuine country character, and a slower pace of life far from the city.
Upper Horton falls under postcode 2347 and is governed by the Gwydir Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Tamworth electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2347
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2347, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2347; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus services — Barraba / Inverell N/A
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Access via Fossickers Way; Barraba (19 km) is the nearest service town
Upper Horton is a remote rural village with minimal local services — a car is essential for virtually all daily activities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Barraba Central School ICSEA 8396782 1104 7 West Street
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60 Fitzroy Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Gwydir Local Government Area, which contains Upper Horton. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)