LivingNew in Residents the Warren Guide Region Guide Warren NSW

Snapshot of the Warren Region

Area 10,860 square km

Elevation 197 metres

Towns and Villages Towns: Warren Villages: Nevertire and Collie

Population 2,901 people

Average Rental Cost $180 per week

Average Real Estate Cost $130,000 for a house

Road Distances From Warren 1 hour Canberra 5.75 hours Newcastle 6 hours 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 Warren is a one hour drive from Dubbo airport. Dubbo flights are available to and from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Broken Hill and Cobar through Qantas Link, Regional Express, Jet Go and Pelican.

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 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.

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 Employment services in Warren www.agdraft.com.au Joblink Plus www.seek.com.au A: 8b Burton Street, Warren www.mycareer.com.au P: (02) 6847 3977 E: [email protected] www.careerone.com.au W: www.joblinkplus.com.au/ www.gumtree.com.au

Housing

Live the Australian Dream in Warren with affordable property and rental markets

The average weekly rental price is

currently approximately $180 per week and the median property price for a house

is approximately $130,000.

Real Estate Agencies in Warren Landmark Wilson Russ A: 143 Dubbo Street, Warren P: 02 6847 4702 E: [email protected] W: www.landmarkharcourts.com.au/Offices /191162/Landmark-Harcourts- Warren

Terri Shields A: 119 Dubbo Street, Warren P: 0419 551 210 E: [email protected] W:

Richardson & Sinclair A: 9 Burton Street, Warren P: 02 6847 4430 E: [email protected] W: www.richardsonandsinclair.com.au

Town and Country Real Estate and Stock A: 11 Burton Street, Warren P: 02 6847 3831 E: [email protected] W: 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

Education

Schools Tertiary and Vocational Warren Central School: TAFE Western Warren College Kindergarten-year 12 A: Burton Street, Warren A: Chester Street, Warren P: 02 6847 4543 P: 02 6847 4438 W:www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/colleg E: warren- es/warren [email protected] W: www.warren- Regional Education Facilities c.schools.nsw.edu.au With the regional centre of Dubbo only 1 hour’s drive from Warren, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School: there is further access to a wide Kindergarten –year 6 range of quality higher education A: 2 Lawson Street, Warren and training opportunities P: 02 6847 4488 through: E: [email protected] W: www.warren.catholic.edu. au • 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 Services • Hospital (Warren Multi- • 2 Banks: Purpose Health Service and Commonwealth Bank and Hospital) National Bank • Family Health Centre with • Australia Post doctors and visiting • Roads and Maritime medical specialists Services (RMS) • Dentist • Local Warren newspaper • Baby health nurse • Tradespeople • Palliative Care Support • Accountants Group • Secretarial Services • Aged Care Facility (Calara • Solicitor House) • Employment services • Home Care Service • Meals on Wheels service 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 Mackillop Family Services Little Possums Child Care and Playgroup: Early Learning Centre: Warren A: 55 Chester Street, Warren P: 02 6847 3731 P: 02 6847 3355 E: [email protected] Macquarie Mummies - Warren W: www.littlepossumswrn.com P: 02 6847 7200

Warren Preschool and Rugrats Playgroup - Warren Kindergarten: P: 02 6888 9629 A: 36 Chester Street, Warren P: 02 6847 4826 Vacation Care E: [email protected] Warren Shire Council P: 02 6847 6600 Playgroups *During school holidays only. Bogan Bush Mobile - Collie, Marra, Marthaguy, Library Nevertire and Warren. Warren Shire Library P: 02 6835 9090 or A: 69 Dubbo Street, Warren 0428 322 199 P: 02 6847 6656 E: [email protected] *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 • Rugby League (Junior and • Campdraft Senior) • Cricket (Junior and Senior) • Rugby Union • Golf (Junior and Senior) • Soccer (Junior) • Gun • Squash • Jockey Club • Swimming • Little Athletics • Tennis • Netball (Junior, Mixed and • Touch Football Ladies) • Triathlon • Nevertire Pistol Club • Yoga • Polocrosse • Zumba • Pony Club

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 • Macquarie 2100 • Bridge Club • Nevertire Social Club • Chamber of Commerce • Returned Services League • Country Womens of Australia Association • Rotary Club (Collie, Nevertire and • Scouts Warren) • Warren Mens Shed • Girl Guides • Warren Show Society • Lions Club

Churches

There are four church groups in Warren including Anglican, Catholic, Community Church and Presbyterian.

Events

The Warren region holds more than 30 events annually. Some of the highlights include:

March/April Golden Ibis Shoot September/October Warren Community Triathlon Warren Spring Fair Sheep Breeders Race Meeting November/December May/June Cotton Cup Race Meeting Warren Show Macquarie River Fishing Classic

July/August Twilight Race Meeting Warren Polocrosse Carnival 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.

Community Contacts

The Macquarie Directories Green Book contains the contact details for residents and most businesses in Warren, Collie and Nevertire. Please note businesses that do not advertise in the directory are not listed.

Warren Shire Council

Office A: 115 Dubbo Street P: (0)2 68476600 E: [email protected] W: 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 Alison Ruskin Rowe Economic Development Team Warren Shire Council P: 02 6847 6600 E: [email protected] W: www.warren.nsw.gov.au