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.

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Snapshot

Median rent$100 /wk
Population138
Median age48
Area595.4 km²
To CBD418 km
LGAGwydir

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
Source: ABS QuickStats
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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

Closest stops:

  • Upper Horton Sports Club, Cobbadah St bus · 233 m
  • Upper Horton Hall, Cobbadah St bus · 247 m
  • Cobbadah St At Dunnee St bus · 277 m
  • Cobbadah St At Noogera St bus · 473 m
  • 1973 Horton Rd bus · 845 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 pub or bar
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

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.

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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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