Gurley, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gurley New South Wales
Royal Hotel at Gurley
Gurley Location in New South Wales
Population	236 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2398
Elevation	220 m (722 ft)
Location	33 km (21 mi) SE of Moree 600 km (373 mi) NW of Sydney 67 km (42 mi) N of Narrabri
LGA(s)	Moree Plains Shire
State electorate(s)	Northern Tablelands
Federal Division(s)	Parkes
Localities around Gurley: Moree Moree Biniguy Millie Gurley Terry Hie Hie Jews Lagoon Bellata Berrigal

Gurley is a small town in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia. It's located between the towns of Narrabri and Moree. The main road, called the Newell Highway, and the North-West railway line both pass right through Gurley.

History of Gurley

The Post Office in Gurley first opened on March 16, 1898. Back then, it was called Gurley Siding. Later, in 1917, its name was officially changed to just Gurley. A railway station also opened here in 1897, but it is now closed.

Economy and Agriculture

Gurley's economy mostly depends on farming. In 2022, the Australian Taxation Office reported that Gurley had the lowest average taxable income in Australia. Taxable income is the amount of money people earn that can be taxed. This low number was likely because of tough farming conditions that year.

Gurley Railway Station

The railway station in Gurley was once an important stop on the train line.