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Community Services

The Walcha Community is very supportive of its residents and district - this is shown clearly by the number of organisations that are running at any one time.


Community Gym

Walcha's spacious gym was built courtesy of a grant from the Stronger Country Communities Fund and features a large area filled with equipment as well as a separate group fitness room and full bathroom facilities.


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Domestic Violence Contact Information

Walcha currently does not have any local services that support people suffering domestic violence.  Assistance can be found by contacting the following services.

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Children & Young People

Children & Young People

Walcha Preschool

is a community based education centre managed by an advisory committee comprising Council, Community and Parent Members.

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Health Services

Health Services

Walcha District Hospital (New England Area Health Service) is situated in Middle Street and has approximately 30 beds.

The town has the privilege of having an optometrist visiting once each f...

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Emergency Services

Emergency Services

The District is serviced by three Police Stations - Walcha (3 policemen), Nowendoc (1 policeman) and Walcha Road (1 policeman). Walcha also has a local Court House which is open every Thursday.

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Services

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Services

The Local Aboriginal Lands Council (Amaroo) is well worth a visit with its Cultural Centre and Museum. The local Aboriginals produce and market their products on the premises. Their tal...

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Cemeteries

Cemeteries

Council manages both the general and Catholic Cemeteries in Walcha and cemeteries at Woolbrook and Nowendoc. For further information and inquiries, contact the Engineering Department at the Walcha Council on 6774 2515.

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Library Services

Library Services

The Council operates an extremely comprehensive Branch Library and carries over 3,000 books at...

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Animals & Pets

Animals & Pets

Dog Pound

Companion Animals

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Community Care

Walcha Council Community Care

The Walcha Council

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Walcha Pool

Walcha Pool


The Walcha War Memorial Baths Opens: Saturday, 29 October 2022 & Closes: Sunday 02 April 2023.
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VISITING WALCHA

Walcha's Tourism Website:  www.walchansw.com.au  was designed specifically for Tourism in Walcha.  It will give you all the latest updated information on events, accommodation, attractions and tours that are happening in the Walcha district.

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About Us

Walcha offers new residents the opportunity to enjoy a friendly country lifestyle, whilst still having access to a range of services including medical, education and shopping.  Walcha is located half way between Sydney and Brisbane and is a great inland alternative route to the Pacific Highway if you travel via Thunderbolts Way through Gloucester from Sydney, it is only 420km, and 523km via Tamworth and on the New England Highway.

Contact Us

Contact us via email:  council@walcha.nsw.gov.au or via post:

The General Manager
Walcha Council
PO Box 2
Walcha  NSW  2354
P - 02 6774 2500  

Our Office is located at 2W Hamilton Street, Walcha.

AFTER HOURS ON CALL: 0427 774544

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