Moonbi

Moonbi
Moonbi valley from the Moonbi Range
Moonbi
Coordinates: 31°1′S 151°4′E / 31.017°S 151.067°E / -31.017; 151.067
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Elevation
464 m (1,522 ft)
Population
 • Total357 (2006 census)
Postcode
2353
CountyInglis

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.

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. The surrounding area has many small 'lifestyle' blocks that are often used to run horses.