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Living in the Warren Region
Guide
Welcome To the
Warren Region
Snapshot of the Warren Region
Area 10,860 square km
Elevation 197 metres
Towns and Villages
Towns: Warren
Villages: Nevertire and Collie
Population 2,758 people
Average Rental Cost $110 per week
Average Real Estate Cost $130,000 for a house
Road Distances From Warren
Dubbo 1 hour
Canberra 5.75 hours
Newcastle 6 hours
Sydney 6.25 hours
Brisbane 9.5 hours
Melbourne 9.75 hours
Key Industry Sectors Agriculture, Public Administration
and Safety, Retail Trade, Health
Care and Social Assistance,
Education and Training.
Transport
Fly and Drive
Qantas Link and Regional Express fly to and from Dubbo more than 100
times a week. Warren is a one hour drive from Dubbo airport.
Rail and Coach
CountryLink provides a train service between Sydney and Dubbo with a
connecting bus service between Dubbo, Nevertire and Warren.
New Residents
The Warren Chamber of Commerce hosts Welcome to Warren events for
new residents. It is an ideal way to meet other community members and
learn what the region has to offer. Please contact Warren Shire Council on
02 6847 6600 for more information.
Discover the Warren Region
View a copy of the Discover Warren Region Visitor Guide online at
www.warren.nsw.gov.au or collect a copy from the Warren Visitor
Information Centre at 6 Burton Street.
Events
The Warren region holds more than 30 events annually. Some of the
highlights include:
March/April
Golden Ibis Shoot
Warren Community Triathlon
Sheep Breeders Race Meeting
May/June
Warren Show
July/August
Warren Polocrosse Carnival
September/October
Nevertire Family Muster
November/December
Cotton Cup Race Meeting
Macquarie River Fishing Classic
Twilight Race Meeting
Warren Campdraft Weekend
View a copy of the Calender of Events at www.warren.nsw.gov.au or
collect a copy from Warren Shire Council at 115 Dubbo Street.
Employment
Employment Sectors
The top employment sectors in the region are: Agriculture; Public
Administration and Safety; Retail Trade; Health Care and Social Assistance;
Education and Training.
Employment Search Engines
www.seek.com.au
www.mycareer.com.au
www.careerone.com.au
www.gumtree.com.au
Employment services in
Warren
Joblink Plus Address: 8b Burton Street
Warren
Phone: (02) 6847 3977
Email:
Website:
www.joblinkplus.com.au/
Real Estate
Real Estate Agencies in Warren
Coonamble Real Estate
Dubbo Street, Warren
(02) 6822 5505
www.coonamblerealestate.com.au
Landmark Wilson Russ
143 Dubbo Street, Warren
(02) 6847 4702
www.landmarkharcourts.com.au/Offices /191162/Landmark-Harcourts-
Warren
Richardson & Sinclair
Address: 9 Burton Street, Warren
Phone: (02) 6847 4430
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.richardsonandsinclair.com.au
Town and Country Real Estate and Stock
11 Burton Street, Warren
(02) 6847 3831
www.towncountrydubbo.com.au
Real Estate Search Engines
Whether you’re looking for a home, vacant land to build on or an
investment property, check out these websites:
www.domain.com.au www.realestate.com.au
Live the Australian Dream in Warren with
affordable property and rental markets
Considering renting? Average weekly rental price only $110
(As at 2012)
Thinking of buying?
Average price of only $130, 000 for a house (As at 2014)
Education
Schools
Warren Central School:
Kindergarten-year 12
Chester Street, Warren
02 6847 4438
www.warren-
c.schools.nsw.edu.au
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School:
Kindergarten –year 6
2 Lawson Street, Warren
02 6847 4488
www.warren.catholic.edu. au
Tertiary and Vocational
TAFE Western Warren College
Burton Street, Warren
02 6847 4543
www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/colleges
/warren
Regional Education Facilities
With the regional centre of Dubbo
only 1 hour’s drive from Warren,
there is further access to a wide
range of quality higher education
and training opportunities
through:
Charles Sturt University
School of Rural Health
(The University of
Sydney)
TAFE NSW Western
Institute
Western College of Adult
Education
Services
Health Services and Facilities
Hospital (Warren Multi-
Purpose Health Service and
Hospital)
2 local doctors
Dentist
Visiting medical specialists
Baby health nurse
Palliative Care Support
Group
Aged Care Facility (Calara
House)
Home Care Service
Meal on Wheels
Services
3 Banks:
Commonwealth Bank
National Australia Bank
Westpac
Australia Post
Roads and Maritime
Services (RMS)
Local Warren newspaper
Trades people
Accountants
Secretarial Services
Solicitor
Employment services
Community Facilities
Gym at Warren Sporting
and Cultural Centre
Warren Memorial
Swimming Pool
Library
Warren Showground and
Racecourse Complex
Parks
Halls
Children’s Services
Child Care and Preschools
Little Possums Child Care and
Early Learning Centre:
55 Chester Street, Warren
02 6847 3355
admin@littlepossumswrn
www.littlepossumswrn.com
Macquarie Valley Family Day
Care:
02 6889 1368
www.nscchildrensservices.com.
au
Warren Preschool and
Kindergarten:
36 Chester Street, Warren
02 6847 4826
Playgroups
Bogan Bush Mobile:
Collie, Marra, Mathaguy,
Nevertire and Warren.
02 6835 9090
0428 322 199
Mackillop Family Services
Playgroup:
Warren
02 6847 3731
Macquarie Mummies:
Warren
02 6847 7200
Rugrats Playgroup:
Warren
02 6888 9629
Vacation Care
Warren Shire Council
02 6847 6600
During school holidays.
Library
Warren Shire Library
69 Dubbo Street, Warren
02 6847 6656
Holds story time each month.
Clubs Sport and Recreational Clubs
View a copy of the Warren Community Fitness and Sports Directory online
at www.warren.nsw.gov.au or collect a copy from Warren Shire Council.
Bike Riders
Campdraft
Cricket (Junior and Senior)
Far West Academy of Sport
Golf (Junior and Senior)
Gun
Gym
Jockey Club
Little Athletics
Netball (Junior, Mixed and
Ladies)
Nevertire Pistol Club
Polocrosse
Pony Club
Rugby League (Junior and
Senior)
Rugby Union
Soccer (Junior)
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Touch Football
Triathlon
Yoga
Zumba
Art and Cultural Clubs
Warren Historical and Family History Society
VIEW Club (Voice, Interests and Education of Women)
Warren Arts Council
Writers Ink
Community Clubs
Australian Red Cross
Bridge Club
Chamber of Commerce
Country Womens
Association
(Collie, Nevertire and
Warren)
Garden Club
Girl Guides
Lions Club
Macquarie 2100
Nevertire Social Club
Returned Services League
of Australia
Rotary Club
Scouts
Warren Mens Shed
Warren Show Society
Churches
There are four church groups in Warren including Anglican, Catholic,
Community Church and Presbyterian.
Community Contacts
The Macquarie Directories Green Book contains the contact details for
residents and most businesses in Warren, Collie and Nevertire. It is
available to purchase from Warren Shire Council for $7. Please note
businesses that do not advertise in the directory are not listed.
Warren Shire Council
Office
Address: 115 Dubbo Street
Phone: (0)2 68476600
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.warren.nsw.gov.au
Facebook: Warren Shire Council
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Council Meetings
The community is welcome to attend council meetings which are held on
the last Thursday of every month at the Warren Shire Council Chambers,
115 Dubbo Street, Warren.
Business Papers and Minutes
Council reports are available from Warren Shire Library and online at
www.warren.nsw.gov.au
Further Information
For further information please contact:
Emma Welsh and Sarah Derrett
Economic Development Team
Warren Shire Council
02 6847 6600
[email protected] [email protected]
www.warren.nsw.gov.au