New South Wales location profile
Tullamore NSW 2874
Tullamore is a small rural town in the Central West of New South Wales known for broadacre farming and its friendly, tight-knit community. It’s best known for the annual Tullamore Irish Festival and a quiet country lifestyle with essential services.
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Why families consider Tullamore
Predominantly farming families and older residents, with a practical, community-focused lifestyle centered on agriculture (cropping, sheep and cattle). Low-density living, affordable housing, and strong volunteer networks define the town’s pace and appeal.
Amenities & services
- General store
- Post office
- Fuel/service station
- Hotel/pub with bistro
- Café/kiosk (limited hours)
- Rural supplies
- Community hall
- Tullamore Central School (K–12)
- Small community health clinic
- Tullamore Branch Library (Parkes Shire Library network)
Transport & connectivity
- NSW TrainLink coach services (stops in/near town on Parkes–Tottenham/Condobolin routes)
- No passenger rail (freight-only Tottenham line)
- Henry Parkes Way (via Trundle)
- Bogan Gate–Tullamore Road
- Tullamore–Tottenham Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Tullamore Irish Festival (annual)
- Showground and pavilion
- Sports oval
- Tennis courts
- Community events at the hall
- Tullamore Showground
- Tullamore Recreation Ground
Education context
Limited local options (typically preschool sessions via or near the Central School); full-day childcare available in larger centres such as Parkes or Condobolin.
- Charles Sturt University – Dubbo Campus
- Charles Sturt University – Orange Campus
- University of Sydney School of Rural Health – Dubbo