New South Wales location profile
Trundle NSW 2875
Trundle is a small rural town in Parkes Shire known for its wide main street, classic country pub and friendly, close-knit community. It draws visitors for signature country events and offers a quiet agricultural lifestyle amid broadacre wheat and sheep farms.
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Why families consider Trundle
Predominantly farming families and older residents, with a practical, community-focused lifestyle centered on the local school, showground and club. Pace is relaxed, services are modest, and larger needs are met in Parkes and Forbes.
Amenities & services
- Trundle General Store & Licensed Post Office
- Trundle Multipurpose Health Service (MPS)
- Trundle Hotel bistro and bar
- Trundle Services & Citizens Club
- Service station and rural supplies
- Trundle Central School (K–12)
- Trundle Branch Library (Parkes Shire Library) — Forbes St, Trundle
- Parkes Shire Library — Bogan St, Parkes
Transport & connectivity
- NSW TrainLink coach services via Parkes–Bogan Gate–Trundle–Tullamore/Tottenham
- School and community bus services to nearby towns
- Major roads: Henry Parkes Way (via Bogan Gate), Trundle Rd, Tullamore Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Trundle Showground and sports oval
- Seasonal town swimming pool
- Trundle Golf Club (sand greens)
- Annual Trundle ABBA Festival and Bush Tucker Day
- Trundle Showground
- Town Recreation Reserve
- Goobang National Park (regional, nearby)
Education context
Limited local options (community preschool/family day care); broader long day care and OSHC available in Parkes and Forbes.
- Charles Sturt University — Dubbo Campus
- Charles Sturt University — Orange Campus
- Charles Sturt University — Bathurst Campus
- University of Sydney School of Rural Health — Orange/Dubbo