Winton
NSW 2344 • New South Wales
About Winton
Winton is a rural locality in the New England region of New South Wales, situated approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Tamworth within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area. With a population of 209 residents recorded in the 2021 Census and an area of around 200 square kilometres, Winton is a modest but distinct community within the fertile Liverpool Plains corridor. The locality lies at the northern edge of the Liverpool Plains, an area renowned for its rich agricultural soils and productive farming land.
The community of Winton is centred on mixed farming and rural lifestyle, with livestock grazing and dryland cropping underpinning the local economy. Proximity to Tamworth — a major regional city with full urban services, the Tamworth Regional Airport and the famous Country Music Festival — gives residents convenient access to healthcare, education, retail and entertainment. The area attracts families and rural workers who appreciate the open spaces of New England while remaining within a short commute of Tamworth's facilities.
Winton falls under postcode 2344 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 2344
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2344 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2344; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Tamworth (~20 km) is the nearest regional centre, with airport connections and full urban services. Winton has no public transport.
A rural locality with limited pedestrian infrastructure. A private vehicle is required for most daily needs, with Tamworth accessible within 20 minutes.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Duri Public School ICSEA 8426768 0214 Dungowan Rd
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 Winton. 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)