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This article is about the town. For the local government area, see Narrabri Shire. Town in New South Wales, AustraliaTown in New South Wales, AustraliaNarrabriTownPost Office, 2005NarrabriCoordinates: 30°19′0″S 149°46′0″E / 30.31667°S 149.76667°E / -30.31667; 149.76667CountryAustraliaStateNew South WalesLGANarrabri ShireLocation 521 km (324 mi) NW of Sydney 575 km (357 mi) SW of Brisbane 280 km (170 mi) NE of Dubbo 172 km (107 mi) NW of Tamworth 101 km (63 mi) S of Moree Established1860Government • State electorateBarwon • Federal divisionParkesElevation212 m (696 ft)Population • Total5,499 (2021 census)Postcode2390CountyNandewarMean max temp26.5 °C (79.7 °F)Mean min temp11.7 °C (53.1 °F)Annual rainfall661.9 mm (26.06 in) Narrabri (/ˈnærəbraɪ/ NARR-ə-bry) is a locality and seat of Narrabri Shire local government area in the North West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia on the Namoi River, 521 kilometres (324 mi) northwest of Sydney. It sits on the junction of the Kamilaroi Highway and the Newell Highway. At the 2021 census, the town of Narrabri had a population of 5,499. Because of the geography of Narrabri and the surrounding areas, Narrabri township was quite prone to flooding and fire. Recently, changes have been made to the river flow to improve overall safety. It is the centre of a major cotton-growing industry. Other agricultural industries in the area include wheat, beef, and lamb. Nearby attractions are Mount Kaputar National Park, the Australia Telescope Compact Array at the Paul Wild Observatory (administered by the CSIRO), and a number of agricultural centres. Just to the south of town is the Pilliga Forest, the largest remnant temperate forest in Eastern Australia. Narrabri also has The Crossing Theatre, a 1,000-seat auditorium and cinema complex.