Walgett is a remote rural town in north‑west New South Wales at the junction of the Namoi and Barwon rivers. It serves as a service hub for surrounding pastoral and cotton-growing districts and has a strong Aboriginal cultural presence. The town offers essential services and a quiet, close-knit community lifestyle.
Predominantly a working rural service centre with a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community (Gamilaraay/Yuwaalaraay). Lifestyle is laid-back and community-oriented, with employment tied to agriculture, grazing, and local services; amenities are basic compared with larger regional centres.
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3 schools in this area
