Warialda Rail
NSW 2402 • New South Wales
About Warialda Rail
Warialda Rail is a small town and rural locality in the New England region of New South Wales, located approximately 3 kilometres south-west of the town of Warialda within the Gwydir Shire local government area. Situated around 581 kilometres north of Sydney, the locality lies in the Northern Tablelands and covers approximately 164 square kilometres of open grazing country. The area recorded a population of 182 residents at the 2021 Census, with its name reflecting the historical connection to the former railway that once served the Gwydir district. Median incomes here are among the lowest in the region, reflecting the modest rural economy.
The Warialda Rail locality is set in the characteristic open grazing country of the Northern Tablelands, where beef cattle and sheep farming underpin the local economy. Warialda township, just a few kilometres away, provides residents with access to essential services including shops, schools, and health facilities serving the Gwydir Shire. The broader area offers access to the Cranky Rock Recreation Area and several national parks and nature reserves, providing opportunities for fishing, birdwatching, and outdoor recreation in a quiet and largely unchanged rural landscape.
Warialda Rail falls under postcode 2402 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 Northern Tablelands electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2402
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2402, 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 2402; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Inverell / Tamworth / Brisbane Inverell ~40 min; Tamworth ~2.5 hrs
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Very remote; car is essential; Gwydir Highway is the main road link
Rural locality with limited walking infrastructure; car required for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Stewart Avenue
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Warialda High School ICSEA 9006729 1000 Apollo Ave
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Warialda Public School ICSEA 92702 6729 1131 27-35 Hope St
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 Warialda Rail. 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)