New South Wales location profile
Tooraweenah NSW 2817
Tooraweenah is a tiny rural village in the Gilgandra Shire at the foothills of the Warrumbungle Range. It appeals to those seeking a quiet, close‑knit community, country hospitality, and easy access to Warrumbungle National Park and dark‑sky stargazing.
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Why families consider Tooraweenah
Predominantly farming families and retirees with a strong volunteer culture, country shows and rodeos, and an outdoors-oriented lifestyle. Housing is modest and affordable, and residents rely on nearby regional towns for higher-order services.
Amenities & services
- General store and post office (LPO)
- Fuel station
- Hotel/pub with bistro
- Caravan park and cabins
- Community hall and showground
- Nearest supermarkets, hospital and broader retail in Gilgandra and Coonabarabran
- Gilgandra Shire Library (Gilgandra)
- Coonabarabran Library – Warrumbungle Shire (Coonabarabran)
Transport & connectivity
- No local train; nearest passenger rail at Dubbo Station (NSW TrainLink XPT)
- Limited school/community buses; NSW TrainLink coach services available from Gilgandra/Coonabarabran
- Major roads: Tooraweenah Road, Newell Highway (A39), Oxley Highway (B56)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Warrumbungle National Park hiking, camping and wildlife
- Tooraweenah Golf Club
- Showground for campdraft, rodeo and equestrian events
- Stargazing and Siding Spring Observatory visitor centre (nearby)
- Warrumbungle National Park
- Tooraweenah Recreation Ground & Showground
- Tooraweenah Lions Park
Education context
No centre-based childcare in the village; options in Gilgandra (~45 km) and Coonabarabran (~40 km) including preschools and long day care; limited family day care available in the shire.
- Charles Sturt University – Dubbo Campus (Dubbo)
- University of Sydney – School of Rural Health (Dubbo)
- University of New England – Armidale Campus (regional; distance education)