New Residents
Welcome to Narrabri Shire!
Regardless of whether you are passing through, staying for a short break or looking to relocate your business or family – Narrabri Shire is exactly what you are looking for.
Narrabri Shire is an exciting area of regional New South Wales with plenty to offer anyone wishing to pursue a vibrant and busy country lifestyle. The expansive blue sky, stunning mountain ranges, scenic water ways and fresh air will encourage you to explore and share your experiences from this diverse area.
You will find the conveniences of city living within Narrabri Shire. There are modern cafés and restaurants as well as a state-of-the-art theatre complex bringing the latest movies and live performances to the community. There is a growing appreciation within the conference market of Narrabri Shire’s facilities offering professional convention and workshop services to local, national and international businesses.
A range of outdoor festivals are celebrated throughout the year. There is a wide assortment of social, cultural and sporting events to keep people of all ages and tastes entertained. Residents are never bored due to the number of activities available for the whole family.
Narrabri Shire is a modern regional growth centre encompassing a strong business community without the stresses and pressures of a city environment. The area has diversified from its traditional agricultural base of grain, cotton, wool, beef and prime lamb production to coal mining and gas extraction and exploration. The advent of these new resource-based industries in conjunction with ancillary business is providing a breadth and depth of job opportunities for the Shire.
The retail sector in each town continues to strengthen and diversify, creating dynamic shopping experiences, bringing city pleasures to the country.
The topography of the area varies from fertile river plains through to rugged mountain ranges. As the lifeblood of the Shire, the Namoi River meanders through the vast plains.
People who enjoy the outdoors will not be disappointed with the range of activities and sights within the Shire.
Live Local - Narrabri Shire
A brief snapshot of the Narrabri Shire for new residents
Live Local - Narrabri Shire
New Resident Kit
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting local workforces and population growth, and in line with Council's Regional Workforce Strategy 2023-2032, Narrabri Shire Council has developed a New Resident Kit.
These kits are designed to help new residents feel welcome and settled into our region. Each kit includes Narrabri Region-branded merchandise along with essential information on local community services, activities and opportunities - everything you need to get acquainted with your new home.
By distributing these kits, Council aims to ease the transition for new community members and encourage them to participate in the many wonderful aspects of our community.
We invite major employers and real estate agents to partner with us by sharing these kits with new employees and tenants relocating to the area. This simple gesture can make a meaningful difference in helping new residents feel at home and connected to our community.
To request a New Resident Kit for a new employee or resident, please contact Council’s Economic Development Team on 02 6799 6866 or complete the online form below.