New South Wales location profile
Tottenham NSW 2873
Tottenham is a small, friendly rural town in Lachlan Shire, known for its connection to the geographic centre of New South Wales. It offers a quiet, close-knit community lifestyle with essential services and strong agricultural roots.
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Why families consider Tottenham
Predominantly an agricultural community (cropping and sheep), with families, farm workers, and older residents. Lifestyle is relaxed and community-focused, with local events and sport central to social life.
Amenities & services
- Local supermarket/general store
- Post office
- Fuel station
- Tottenham Hotel (pub & bistro)
- Cafe/takeaway
- Rural supplies and hardware
- Tottenham Multi Purpose Service (health/aged care)
- Ambulance station
- Primary/central school (K–12)
- Lachlan Shire Library – Condobolin (Condobolin)
- Lachlan Shire Library – Lake Cargelligo (Lake Cargelligo)
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger train service in town (nearest at Parkes/Condobolin)
- NSW TrainLink coach connections (limited timetable)
- The Bogan Way (MR58)
- Tullamore–Tottenham Road
- Condobolin–Tottenham Road
- Narromine–Tottenham Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Community swimming pool (seasonal)
- 9-hole golf course
- Bowling club and greens
- Tennis and netball courts
- Showground and sports oval
- Tottenham Picnic Races (annual)
- Tottenham Showground
- Tottenham Golf Course
- Geographical Centre of NSW Cairn Reserve (approx. 33km WNW of town)
Education context
Limited local options via community preschool and family day care; full-time long day care typically available in larger centres such as Parkes or Condobolin.
- Charles Sturt University – Dubbo Campus (Dubbo)
- University of Sydney – School of Rural Health (Dubbo)