Inland northern NSW - Bourke area
If you’re looking for an authentic experience, the Bourke area of NSW perfectly encapsulates the rugged appeal of outback Australia. The township emanates old world charm, featuring fine heritage buildings yet it is also a place with a youthful population with sport central to many activities. Modern day Bourke offers abundant natural attractions and warm outback hospitality.
Located on the banks of the Darling River, this former port town was once an important trading centre and transportation hub.
Today, the Bourke area offers quality services and amenities and is home to an excellent network of health services and facilities. Bourke is the major service centre in the Far West with many government departments based here.
The area also offers a range of schools delivering quality education. Working at one of these schools, you’ll not only have the opportunity to enhance your career but you could also be eligible for a rural teacher incentive and more.
If you’re considering a move to a great career destination, the Bourke area is a wonderful place to raise a family. You’re sure to receive a warm welcome. - Mary
What is it like to live and work in the Bourke area?
The Bourke area is well connected to the rest of NSW and beyond by road, rail and air.
Google Maps: Bourke, NSW.External link
Road
Bourke is situated about 750km northwest (9-hour drive) of Sydney, on the Mitchell Highway and about 370km or 4-hour drive from Dubbo.
Rail and coach
NSW TrainlinkExternal link operates a rail service to Dubbo, with a connecting coach service to Bourke.
Air
AirLinkExternal link operates limited scheduled services between Dubbo and Bourke.
QantaslinkExternal link and RexExternal link operate regular scheduled services between Dubbo and Sydney.
Schools in this area are dedicated to the delivery of quality learning and play a key role in the local community.
Here are just a few of the many attractions to see and experience in the Bourke area:
- Back O’ Bourke Exhibition CentreExternal link
- Bourke Aboriginal Art GalleryExternal link
- Bourke Town TrailExternal link
- Fort Bourke StockadeExternal link
- Gundabooka National ParkExternal link
- Jenny Greentree’s Back O' Bourke GalleryExternal link
- Maritime TrailExternal link
- Poetry on a PlateExternal link
- PV Jandra paddleboatExternal link
- The Outback Show BourkeExternal link
- Toorale National ParkExternal link
- Wharf PrecinctExternal link
- Telstra and Optus both offer 4G coverage in the Bourke area.
- Check availability of the NBN at your address hereExternal link.
The Bourke area has a wide range of health services and medical facilities:
Some of the key family services in the Bourke area found below:
Benefits and incentives
Learn more about the specific financial benefits available across a range of rural and remote NSW destinations.
FAQs
Get answers to your questions about teaching in rural and remote schools.
Contact us
For more information regarding rural and remote benefits and incentives please contact EdConnect.
- Existing employees of the department, phone 1300 32 32 32 (select option 3) or log an online enquiryExternal link.
- New applicants to the department, phone 1300 30 04 98.