Inland northern NSW - Moree area
Join a strong and vibrant rural community that takes pride in being family friendly, enjoying the best of the inland lifestyle complete with modern conveniences and services.
Known as the Spa Capital of Australia, the Moree area is famous for its thermal spas and impeccably restored art deco heritage.
Sports are a large part of life in Moree with swimming pools, a golf course, tennis courts and numerous playing fields scattered throughout the area. From fishing in the Gwydir Delta waterways, rejuvenating in soothing thermal springs or exploring the thriving arts scene, you’ll find the Moree area is full of surprises and a place that you and your family can proudly call home.
Moree and its surrounding towns offer a comprehensive range of modern health and allied community services while affordable housing is also readily available.
Known as an agricultural region, the area also offers great opportunities to enhance your career and you could be eligible for a rental subsidy or a rural teacher incentive.
Moree is an exciting and picturesque place – there’s always something to do and there is a great arts and culture scene. Lots of job opportunities, affordable housing and a beautiful landscape make it the best place to live.
- Courtney.
What is it like to live and work in the Moree area?
Moree is well connected to the rest of NSW and beyond by road, rail and air.
Google Maps: Moree, NSW.
Road
Moree lies on the banks of the Gwydir and Mehi Rivers, at the junction of the Gwydir and Newell Highways, about 630km northeast of Sydney (7-hour drive).
Rail
NSW Trainlink operates a daily direct train service between Moree and Sydney in each direction (8hr 30min).
Air
Qantaslink operates several services per week between Sydney and Moree.
Schools in this area are dedicated to the delivery of quality learning and play a key role in the local community.
- Barwon Learning Centre
- Bellata Public School
- Boggabilla Central School
- Boomi Public School
- Bullarah Public School
- Burren Junction Public School
- Collarenebri Central School
- Croppa Creek Public School
- Garah Public School
- Gravesend Public School
- Mallawa Public School
- Moree East Public School
- Moree Public School
- Moree Secondary College Albert St Campus
- Mungindi Central School
- North Star Public School
- Pallamallawa Public School
- Rowena Public School
- Toomelah Public School
- Tulloona Public School
Here are just a few of the many attractions to see and experience in the Moree area:
View the below links to access up-to-date community information about the Moree area:
- 3G and 4G mobile network coverage is available in the Moree area.
- Check availability of the NBN at your address here.
Moree has a wide range of health services and medical facilities:
Some of the key family services in the Moree area include:
Benefits and incentives
Learn more about the specific financial benefits available across a range of rural and remote NSW destinations.
FAQs
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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 enquiry.
- New applicants to the department, phone 1300 30 04 98.