Located in the New England High Country midway between Sydney and Brisbane, Uralla typifies the type of town that tree-changers from the city find enticing. This welcoming and truly picturesque town offers a mix of gorgeous scenery, bushranging legends, local art, antiques, rare books, country cafes, a brewery, a distillery and historic pubs.
URALLA SHIRE STATISTICS
Population: 5,985 residents
Housing
Median House Price: $525,000
Median House Rental: $440
Employment
Median Wage: $53,533
Top Three Occupation Groups:
Top Three Employment Sectors:
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2023 and NSW Department of Communities and Justice, 2023
Uralla experiences four distinct seasons, each of them glorious in their own right. In autumn, the countryside is spectacularly ablaze with the reds, oranges and yellows of the turning leaves; while winter is the time for warm pubs and getting cosy in front of a crackling fire. Spring brings blossoms and annual festivals, while summer in the high country always remains mild and pleasant.
URALLA SHIRE CLIMATE
| Average Maximum Temperature: | 19.7oC |
| Average Minimum Temperature: | 6.3oC |
| Average Yearly Rainfall: | 791.6mm |
| Average Days of Rain Per Year: | 78 |
The gently rolling hills and English-style greenery of the New England plateau provide the perfect setting for a town that truly cherishes its heritage. Many of the quaint cottages, stately country homes and main street shops date back to the 1800s when gold was discovered in the local hills, and more than 5,000 prospectors flocked to the region.
The Uralla district is often referred to as Thunderbolt Country due to the daring exploits of bushranger Frederick Ward, better known as Captain Thunderbolt, who spent much of the 1860s robbing mail coaches, roadside inns and stores around the region. He was however, commonly known as the “gentleman bushranger”, famous for a career in which he was always polite to the ladies, and was even known to have returned money, or shouted drinks to those whose coinage he had just liberated.
The last of the NSW bushrangers, Thunderbolt’s career came to an end in May 1870, when he was shot by police just outside Uralla. He now lays at rest in the Uralla Pioneer Cemetery, where his headstone has become a popular attraction for visitors.
Built in 1870, the same year as Frederick Ward’s death, McCrossin’s Mill is now a highly regarded, award-winning museum. The Mill holds a diverse and unique collection of exhibits, including the definitive display of Thunderbolt artefacts.
Gold is still waiting to be found in Uralla and there’s a public fossicking reserve where novices and experienced prospectors are welcome to try their hand panning for gold or other precious gems.
Indulge your refined tastebuds and find your new favourite at Dobson's Distillery in Kentucky and the New England Brewery in the heart of Uralla. The sunny and picturesque main street of Uralla is alive with bustling cafes and two local pubs serving tempting delights and delicious meals that attract visitors from far away. After enjoying a meal, browse the variety of local stores that have something for everyone.
Just south of Uralla, birdwatchers can take cover in the bird hide at Dangars Lagoon, a pristine wetlands area that has been protected as a wildlife reserve for the hundreds of bird and animal species that call it home.
Around a fifteen-minute drive northwest of town, is the Bulagaranda (Mt Yarrowyck) Aboriginal Area. An easy 3km return walk along the granite slopes of the mountain will take you to an Aboriginal cave paining site.
TRANSPORT IN THE URALLA SHIRE
Public Transport
Driving from Uralla to:
Sydney - 458km in 5 hours and 20 minutes
Brisbane - 484km in 5 hours and 40 minutes
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Would you like to know more about the Uralla Shire?
You can find out more on the Uralla Shire Council Website or contact them for further information on 02 6778 6300 or by email at council@uralla.nsw.gov.au
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