| Moonbi New South Wales | |
|---|---|
.JPG) Moonbi valley from the Moonbi Range | |
  Moonbi | |
| Coordinates | 31°1′S 151°4′E / 31.017°S 151.067°E |
| Population | 357 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2353 |
| Elevation | 464 m (1,522 ft) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Tamworth Regional Council |
| County | Inglis |
| State electorate(s) | Tamworth |
| Federal division(s) | New England |
Moonbi is a village situated on the New England Highway 20 kilometres north of Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia. It is nestled at the foot of the Moonbi Range and is part of the Tamworth Regional Council local government area. Moonbi is located a few kilometres to the north of the town of Kootingal. At the 2006 census, Moonbi had a population of 357 people.[1]
The village is renowned as a centre for the poultry industry with many large poultry farms and associated industries located around the area. Moonbi has erected a large fibreglass chicken in recognition of the poultry industry centred here.[2] The surrounding area has many small 'lifestyle' blocks that are often used to run horses.
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Moonbi (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
- ^ Tourism Tamworth, The New England Highway, Nornews, Armidale