New South Wales location profile
Narrabri NSW 2390
Narrabri is a regional service hub on the Namoi River in the North West Slopes of NSW, known for cotton, grains and cattle. It offers a friendly rural lifestyle with essential services, schools and access to Mount Kaputar National Park.
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Why families consider Narrabri
Family-oriented rural community with a strong agricultural and resources workforce, trades, and service jobs; relaxed pace, active volunteer and sporting culture.
Amenities & services
- Coles Narrabri
- Woolworths Narrabri
- Maitland Street retail and dining precinct
- Narrabri Health Service (hospital)
- GP, dental and allied health clinics
- Cafes, pubs and restaurants
- Narrabri Library (Barwan Street, Narrabri)
Transport & connectivity
- Narrabri railway station (NSW TrainLink services to Moree/Sydney)
- NSW TrainLink regional coach services
- Newell Highway (A39)
- Kamilaroi Highway (B51)
Lifestyle & recreation
- The Crossing Theatre (cinemas & events)
- Narrabri Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- Leitch Oval and Narrabri Showground
- Narrabri Golf Club
- Australia Telescope Compact Array Visitor Centre
- Mount Kaputar National Park
- Sawn Rocks
- Narrabri Lake
- Dangar Park
- Narrabri River/Creek Walk
Education context
Multiple long day care, preschool and family day care options; infant places can have waitlists, with generally better availability for older toddlers and preschoolers.
- University of Sydney – IA Watson Grains Research Centre (Narrabri)
- University of New England – Armidale campus (regional access via road/coach)