Narrabri Shire Council

Nowley

NSW2386

Nowley at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

50

Median age 42

The brief

What to know about Nowley.

The postcode for Nowley is 2386 (NSW).

Nowley (2386) sits in the Narrabri region of NSW.

Nowley has roughly 50 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Nowley scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Nowley's population at 50, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

50

Median age

42

Family households

83%

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$110/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$45/wk

Owner occupied

50%

Renter occupied

33%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

50

Median age: 42

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Nowley.

Local schools for Nowley

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Government School Catchment

Burren Junction Public School

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Rowena Public School

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Pilliga Public School

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Frequently asked

About Nowley.

What is the Nowley postcode?
Nowley is in the 2386 postcode, in NSW, in the Narrabri Shire Council region.
Where is Nowley?
Nowley is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2386, in the Narrabri Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Nowley?
The median weekly rent for houses is $110, for units it's $45.
What schools are in Nowley?
There are 7 schools serving Nowley on this page, including Burren Junction Public School, Rowena Public School, Pilliga Public School.
How walkable is Nowley?
Nowley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Nowley?
Nowley is close to Burren Junction, Drildool, Merah North, Spring Plains, Cuttabri.
What is the population of Nowley?
The population of Nowley is approximately 50 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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