Upper Manilla, NSW 2346 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Upper Manilla is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2346, home to 105 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tamworth local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 363 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 105
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,666 /week
- Median personal income
- $860 /week
- Median family income
- $2,071 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Tamworth Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,153
- Rent share of household income
- 9%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Manilla Rd Opp 5544
- 5544 Manilla Rd
- Split Rock Dam Rd Before Manilla Rd
- Split Rock Dam Rd At Manilla Rd
- Manilla Rd At Wimborne Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 49.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 68.8% of the 32 resolvable premises in Upper Manilla. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 68.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 31.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 211 across postcode 2346 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 60 violent offences, 37 theft, 35 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Upper Manilla?
Upper Manilla (NSW 2346) had 105 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Tamworth Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Upper Manilla?
The median advertised rent in Upper Manilla is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Upper Manilla?
Upper Manilla is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (68.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Upper Manilla?
Across postcode 2346, 211 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (60), theft (37), other (35). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Upper Manilla?
In Upper Manilla, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (49.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Upper Manilla?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Upper Manilla centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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