Narrabri Shire Council

Upper Horton

NSW2347

Upper Horton at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

138

Median age 48

The brief

What to know about Upper Horton.

The postcode for Upper Horton is 2347 (NSW).

Upper Horton (2347) sits in the Narrabri region of NSW.

Upper Horton has roughly 138 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.

Upper Horton 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 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Upper Horton's population at 138, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

138

Median age

48

Family households

86%

Lone person

16%

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)

$187/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$100/wk

Owner occupied

65%

Renter occupied

14%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

138

Median age: 48

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

4

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft4 (100.0%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data

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 Upper Horton.

Local schools for Upper Horton

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Government School Catchment

Barraba Central School

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Bingara Central School

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Non-Government Schools

St Joseph's Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Upper Horton.

What is the Upper Horton postcode?
Upper Horton is in the 2347 postcode, in NSW, in the Narrabri Shire Council region.
Where is Upper Horton?
Upper Horton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2347, in the Narrabri Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Upper Horton?
The median weekly rent for houses is $187, for units it's $100.
What schools are in Upper Horton?
There are 3 schools serving Upper Horton on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Barraba Central School, Bingara Central School.
How walkable is Upper Horton?
Upper Horton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Upper Horton?
Upper Horton is close to Horton Valley, Caroda, Trevallyn, Cobbadah, Back Creek.
What is the population of Upper Horton?
The population of Upper Horton is approximately 138 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.

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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