Upper Horton, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Upper Horton New South Wales
Upper Horton Location in New South Wales
Population	168 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2347
LGA(s)	Gwydir Shire
State electorate(s)	Northern Tablelands
Federal Division(s)	Parkes

Upper Horton is a small village and farming area in northern New South Wales, Australia. It is located right by the Horton River. This community sits high up in the Horton River Valley. You can reach Upper Horton from the Fossickers Way road. The turnoff is about 13 kilometres north of Barraba. From there, it's a 19-kilometre drive to the village.

Life in Upper Horton

Upper Horton is a quiet place with a small population. In 2016, only 168 people lived there. The village does not have its own school. Because of this, children from the area travel to Barraba for their education.

Local Government and Services

The Upper Horton area is part of the Gwydir Shire. A "shire" is a type of local government area in Australia. It helps manage local services for communities. The main office for Gwydir Shire is in Bingara.

The Upper Horton Post Office first opened a long time ago, on 1 September 1899. This shows that the community has been around for many years.

Exciting Events in the Village

The biggest and most popular event in Upper Horton is the New Year's Day Rodeo. This exciting event brings many people to the village. It is a highly regarded rodeo and a fun way to celebrate the start of a new year.