Upper Horton, NSW 2347 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Upper Horton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2347, home to 138 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Narrabri local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 418 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 138
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,221 /week
- Median personal income
- $492 /week
- Median family income
- $1,416 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Gwydir
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $100 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $800
- Rent share of household income
- 8%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- Upper Horton Sports Club, Cobbadah St
- Upper Horton Hall, Cobbadah St
- Cobbadah St At Dunnee St
- Cobbadah St At Noogera St
- 1973 Horton Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 46 resolvable premises in Upper Horton. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 116 across postcode 2347 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 31 violent offences, 29 theft, 18 property damage.
Other suburbs in Gwydir
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Upper Horton?
Upper Horton (NSW 2347) had 138 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Gwydir local government area.
What is the median rent in Upper Horton?
The median advertised rent in Upper Horton is $100/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Upper Horton?
Upper Horton is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Upper Horton?
Across postcode 2347, 116 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (31), theft (29), property damage (18). 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 Upper Horton?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Upper Horton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 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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