Upper Manilla
NSW 2346 • New South Wales
About Upper Manilla
Upper Manilla is a large rural locality in the Tamworth Regional Council area of north-western New South Wales, covering approximately 187 square kilometres of predominantly grazing and mixed farming land. Located in the broader Manilla district, the locality lies in the Namoi River catchment, a region historically significant for its wheat growing, wool production, and fat lamb farming. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 105 residents spread across this expansive area, reflecting the very low-density character of this inland farming locality.
The landscape is defined by rolling open plains, creek lines, and the productive agricultural country that the Namoi River system supports. Residents access services in the township of Manilla, approximately 20 to 30 kilometres away, which offers a small supermarket, schools, medical facilities, and community services. The larger regional centre of Tamworth is approximately 65 kilometres to the south-east and serves as the main hub for healthcare, education, shopping, and public transport connections. Upper Manilla appeals to farming families and those seeking the quieter pace and open spaces of rural north-western New South Wales.
Upper Manilla falls under postcode 2346 and is governed by the Tamworth 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 2346
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2346, 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 2346; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited rural bus/coach services — Manilla / Tamworth Approx. 45 min - 1 hr to Tamworth
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car essential; Oxley Highway connects to New England Highway for access to Tamworth and beyond
Upper Manilla is a vast rural locality with no local shops or services; all daily needs require driving to Manilla or Tamworth
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Manilla Central School ICSEA 8552346 Our Primary Campus is located on Court Street
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45 Rowan Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Tamworth Local Government Area, which contains Upper Manilla. 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)