Inverell, NSW 2360 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Inverell is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2360, home to 12,057 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Gwydir local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 471 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 12,057
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,187 /week
- Median personal income
- $666 /week
- Median family income
- $1,492 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Inverell
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $270 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,250
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Inverell Public School
- Ross Hill Public School
- Inverell High School
- Macintyre High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 45 bus stops
- Inverell Post Office, Othos St
- Inverell Visitor Information Centre
- Vivian St At Byron St
- Campbell St At Henderson St
- Gwydir Hwy Before Henderson St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 42 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 34.0% of the 6,449 resolvable premises in Inverell. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 34.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 24.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 21.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 18.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,414 across postcode 2360 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 21% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 462 violent offences, 239 theft, 191 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Inverell?
Inverell (NSW 2360) had 12,057 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Inverell local government area.
What is the median rent in Inverell?
The median advertised rent in Inverell is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Inverell?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Inverell covering government sectors. Nearest include: Inverell Public School (1 km), Ross Hill Public School (1.1 km), Inverell High School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Inverell?
Inverell is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (34% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Inverell?
Across postcode 2360, 1,414 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (462), theft (239), other (191). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Inverell?
45 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Inverell centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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