Shops that you might like to visit while you are here located in the main street and within walking distance of the main street.
Some more information that may be of help to New Residents. This has been supplied by the Tourist Information Centre
Average Summer Temperatures Minimum 17 Maximum 35. Average Winter Temperatures Minimum 3 Maximum 17. Rainfall for the year, average 635mm.
Medical Services
Hospital - 38 beds, surgery, obstetrics, accident/emergency, pathology, radiography. 6 visiting medical practitioners, 4 visiting specialists, 2 dental practitioners, 2 physiotherapists, paediatrician, 2 chiropractors, podiatrist, massage therapist, naturopath, ambulance facilities, Community Health Centre. Aged Care - Namoi Valley Aged Care - 34 Aged care beds, 28 self contained units Jessie Hunt Nursing Home - 60 nursing home beds. Volunteer Rescue Association, State Emergency Service.
Education
5 preschool kindergartens, 4 play groups, 1 after school vacational care centre (primary to y6), 2 state Primary Schools (KYr 6), 1 State High School (Yrs 712), 1 Catholic School (K-Yr6), 1 Tafe College, 1 Adult and Community Education Group.
Housing and Rental (Aproximations 2005)
Building Blocks $50,000 to $90,000
First home buyer $100,000 to $220,000
Executive and larger homes $250,000 to $600,000
Housing Rental $160 to $350 per week
Flat Rental $90 to $120 per week