Narrabri Hospital

Overview

Narrabri Hospital is a rural healthcare facility serving the township of Narrabri and surrounding communities in northwestern NSW. With approximately 30 beds, the hospital provides emergency care, general medicine, surgery, maternity, pediatrics, dialysis, and outpatient services. Operating under Hunter New England Local Health District, Narrabri Hospital serves a population of approximately 14,000 people across this agricultural region known for cotton, wheat, and coal seam gas development. The facility offers allied health services, community health programs, and specialised clinics tailored to local needs. Narrabri Hospital maintains connections with larger facilities in Tamworth and beyond through established referral pathways and telehealth capabilities. The hospital plays a vital role in this regional center located approximately 520 kilometers northwest of Sydney, providing essential healthcare services with a focus on primary care, maternity services, and agricultural health that reflects the area’s demographic profile and industries. The facility serves a diverse community engaged in both traditional farming and resource development, with services designed to address the specific health challenges associated with these industries alongside general community healthcare needs while providing culturally appropriate care for the local Aboriginal community, which comprises approximately 12% of the population.