Gunnedah, New South Wales: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Gunnedah is in the North West Slopes area of New South Wales. The ABS 2021 Census counted 12,929 people for the Local Government Area (LGA). Every fact below links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Operations, services and airlines change, so confirm with the operator, council or airport before you plan a move.
Key facts
- State
- New South Wales
- Region
- North West Slopes
- Population
- 12,929 people, Local Government Area (LGA), median age 37ABS 2021 Census, geography: Gunnedah
- Main commodity
- Coal
- Council
- Gunnedah Shire Council
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Mining and industry around Gunnedah
Narrabri Mine is an underground thermal coal mine 17 km south-east of Narrabri and 70 km north-west of Gunnedah. Whitehaven holds 77.5% and three other parties hold 7.5% each. About 500 people work there, and it is approved for 11.0 Mt of run-of-mine coal a year through 2044.
Source: Whitehaven Coal, Narrabri Mine, checked 10 October 2026Maules Creek Mine is an open cut thermal coal mine 45 km south-east of Narrabri. Whitehaven holds 75%, Itochu 15% and J Power 10%. It has a workforce of about 700 and is approved for 13 Mt of run-of-mine coal a year. Production started in 2015.
Source: Whitehaven Coal, Maules Creek Mine, checked 10 October 2026Tarrawonga Mine is an open cut mine 16 km north-east of Boggabri in the Gunnedah Coal Basin. It is 100% owned by Whitehaven and produces thermal and semi-soft coking coal for export. The workforce is 180 and it is approved for 3.5 Mt of run-of-mine coal a year. Mining began in 2006.
Source: Whitehaven Coal, Tarrawonga Mine, checked 10 October 2026
Getting to Gunnedah
We have not found an airport or airline source for Gunnedah, so we do not list one. The Gunnedah Shire Council website is the place to check.
We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Mining jobs in Gunnedah
The operator pages cited above name these employers. Their careers pages list current roles.
Whitehaven Coal
Whitehaven Coal careers
For other employers and the job boards that list FIFO roles, see FIFO jobs: where to apply.
These guides cover what sites ask for and what roles pay.
Gunnedah questions answered
How many people live in Gunnedah?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 12,929 people for Gunnedah, measured as a Local Government Area (LGA). The median age was 37. Other ABS geography types give different counts for the same place, so check the type before you compare towns.
What is mined or exported around Gunnedah?
Main commodity: coal (Whitehaven Coal, Our assets). Narrabri Mine is an underground thermal coal mine 17 km south-east of Narrabri and 70 km north-west of Gunnedah. Whitehaven holds 77.5% and three other parties hold 7.5% each. About 500 people work there, and it is approved for 11.0 Mt of run-of-mine coal a year through 2044.
Can you fly to Gunnedah?
We have not found an airport or airline source for Gunnedah, so we do not list one. Check the Gunnedah Shire Council website for transport options.
Which council covers Gunnedah?
Gunnedah is in New South Wales. The council is Gunnedah Shire Council.
Which mining companies hire around Gunnedah?
The operator pages cited above name Whitehaven Coal. Apply through its careers page, or see the FIFO jobs hub for other employers and job boards.