Bylong
NSW 2849 • New South Wales
About Bylong
Bylong is a remote rural locality in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, located approximately 200 kilometres north-west of Sydney and around 55 kilometres south of Mudgee. Covering roughly 133 square kilometres of undulating valley country along the Bylong Valley Way, it recorded a population of around 19 people in the 2021 Census. The area is known for its dramatic sandstone gorge scenery, historic coal mining heritage, and fertile valley floor used for grazing and viticulture. Bylong Valley has gained attention in recent years due to debates over proposed coal mining developments.
The character of Bylong is shaped by its striking natural landscape — sandstone cliffs, clear creeks, and the winding Bylong River attract bushwalkers, heritage enthusiasts, and those seeking solitude in the NSW Central Tablelands. The historic Bylong Valley Way passes through the area, offering a scenic drive linking Mudgee and the Hunter Valley wine region. Residents and landholders are typically engaged in grazing, hobby farming, or conservation. The nearest towns are Rylstone (approximately 35 kilometres south) and Mudgee (approximately 55 kilometres north), which provide essential services.
Bylong falls under postcode 2849 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach services — Mudgee / Lithgow / Sydney ~1 hr to Mudgee
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Rylstone (~35 km south) and Mudgee (~55 km north) are the nearest service towns. The Bylong Valley Way is the primary access route.
No public services or footpaths within the locality. All trips require a private vehicle; the area is accessible via a scenic but sometimes unsealed valley road.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Upper Bylong Rd
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Glen Alice Public School ICSEA 908Beaumont St
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Rylstone Public School ICSEA 989Mudgee St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bylong by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bylong Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bylong" under Suburb