Moving to Quirindi NSW 2343
What the official numbers say about living in Quirindi — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $250 a week, against a median household income of $1,198 a week.
About 69% of homes are owner-occupied and 29% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Quirindi shrank 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,523 → 3,355 people).
Around 65% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Cantonese, Malayalam.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Quirindi scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (81% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Quirindi, 350 m east.
Nearest airport: Tamworth Regional Airport, 49.6 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 267 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 10 parks — see them all on the Quirindi profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Joseph's Primary School 500 m · Quirindi High School 500 m · Quirindi Public School 900 m
Groceries: Carlo's IGA + Liquor 550 m
Parks and reserves: RSL Park 400 m · Taylor Park 500 m · Colleen Green Park 650 m · Longfield Park 900 m · Harold Golland Sports Field 1.1 km · Rose Lea Park 1.2 km · Bell Park 1.3 km · Who'd A Thought It Lookout 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Quirindi, most often seen first: Magpie-lark · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Australian Magpie · House Sparrow · Galah · Willie Wagtail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Quirindi, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quirindi here | 3,355 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
| Werris Creek | 1,478 | — | 1/10 | 16% |
| Murrurundi | 945 | — | 2/10 | 40% |
| Hillvue | 6,528 | — | 5/10 | 2% |
| Westdale | 2,963 | — | 2/10 | 1% |
| South Tamworth | 6,621 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Calala | 4,577 | — | 6/10 | 3% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Liverpool Plains — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of New England — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2343 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Quirindi profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $250 a week, and about 29% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,523 people to 3,355. It sits about 267 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Quirindi station is roughly 0.3 km away. Local government is Liverpool Plains council, and the federal seat is New England.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Werris Creek · Murrurundi · Hillvue · Westdale · South Tamworth · Calala.
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