Northern Inland
Located in northern NSW, the Northern Inland region is conveniently situated half-way between Sydney and Brisbane. Concentrated around the growing regional cities of Tamworth and Armidale and known for its rich and productive farming lands including broadacre cropping, beef, sheep and wool. The region is large and diverse and extends from the Queensland border in the north, south to the Liverpool Plains, and west to the Moree Plains. Geographically known as the New England and North West Regions of NSW. The Northern Inland region is defined by twelve Local Government Areas: Armidale Regional, Glen Innes Severn, Gunnedah, Gwydir, Inverell, Liverpool Plains, Moree Plains, Narrabri, Tamworth Regional, Tenterfield, Uralla and Walcha.
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Population
187,985
Area
99,637 km²
Source: AEC Group (2022-23)
Top 5 Industries by Employment
Healthcare & Social Assistance
11,860
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
11,013
Education & Training
9,089
Retail Trade
7,372
Construction
5,913
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Northern Inland region of NSW and which towns does it include?
Northern Inland is located in northern NSW, encompassing the New England and North West regions between the Queensland border and the Liverpool Plains.
The RDA Northern Inland region comprises 12 local government areas: Armidale Regional, Glen Innes Severn, Gunnedah, Gwydir, Inverell, Liverpool Plains, Moree Plains, Narrabri, Tamworth Regional, Tenterfield, Uralla and Walcha.
Major centres include Tamworth, Armidale, Moree, Narrabri, Inverell, Gunnedah and Glen Innes.
A map showing the region’s geographical boundaries is available above.
What are the major industries in Northern Inland NSW?
Northern Inland has established strengths in agriculture, food production, manufacturing, healthcare, education and mining.
Agricultural activities include broadacre cropping, cotton production, beef cattle, sheep and wool, supported by food processing, transport and agricultural services.
Major employment sectors include healthcare and social assistance, agriculture, forestry and fishing, education and training, retail trade, and construction.
The region’s universities, agricultural production and industry networks support a diverse regional economy.
What business and investment opportunities exist in Northern Inland?
Northern Inland offers business and investment opportunities in agribusiness, food processing, manufacturing, renewable energy, mining, tourism and transport-related industries.
The New England Renewable Energy Zone is an important emerging development, while projects such as the New England Rail Trail and Angry Bull Trails demonstrate opportunities to diversify regional economies through tourism and recreation.
RDA Northern Inland supports economic development by providing regional research, business connections and project development assistance.
Businesses and investors can contact RDA Northern Inland for local information and insights into regional priorities.
How can I contact RDA Northern Inland for local information and assistance?
Regional Development Australia Northern Inland (RDA Northern Inland) works with businesses, local government, industry and communities to support economic development across the New England and North West regions.
Its services include regional economic research, project development, workforce and skills initiatives, business relocation assistance and information about grants and funding opportunities.
Businesses, investors and other organisations seeking local expertise can contact RDA Northern Inland directly.
RDA Sydney can also facilitate introductions between metropolitan stakeholders and RDA Northern Inland through its concierge service.
Visit: RDA Northern Inland
