Moving to Inverell NSW 2360
What the official numbers say about living in Inverell — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $270 a week, against a median household income of $1,187 a week.
About 65% of homes are owner-occupied and 33% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Inverell grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (11,399 → 12,057 people).
Around 67% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, Fiji; most spoken languages besides English: Portuguese, Tagalog, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Inverell scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest airport: Inverell Airport, 12.8 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 455 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 5 schools · 13 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 15 parks — see them all on the Inverell profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Inverell High School 900 m · Ross Hill Public School 950 m · Inverell Public School 1.1 km · Macintyre High School 1.8 km · Holy Trinity School 2 km
Groceries: Coles 150 m · Ritchies IGA 300 m · Woolworths 300 m
Parks and reserves: Campbell Park 250 m · Lions Park 350 m · Victoria Park 400 m · May Street Lookout 450 m · Sinclair Park 700 m · Brooks Park 750 m · Bellevue Park 1000 m · Oliver Street Reserve 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Inverell, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Galah · Crested Pigeon · Eastern Rosella · Rainbow Lorikeet · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Inverell, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverell here | 12,057 | — | 2/10 | 21% |
| Tingha | 774 | — | 1/10 | 32% |
| Bundarra | 674 | — | 2/10 | 34% |
| Bingara | 1,318 | — | 1/10 | 44% |
| Warialda | 1,480 | — | 2/10 | 23% |
| Guyra | 2,003 | — | 2/10 | 14% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Inverell — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of New England — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2360 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Inverell profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $270 a week, and about 33% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 11,399 people to 12,057. It sits about 455 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Inverell council, and the federal seat is New England.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Tingha · Bundarra · Bingara · Warialda · Guyra.
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