Carwell
NSW 2849 • New South Wales
About Carwell
Carwell is a small rural locality in the Mid-Western Regional Council area of New South Wales, sharing postcode 2849 with the town of Mudgee, approximately 260 kilometres north-west of Sydney. With a population of around 28 residents at the 2021 Census, it is one of the smaller localities in the region, characterised by large agricultural landholdings and open pastoral landscapes. The area sits in the Central Tablelands and is known for its quiet, unhurried rural lifestyle well away from major urban centres.
The locality is primarily agricultural, with properties used for grazing and farming across the rolling hills of the Central Tablelands. Residents rely on the nearby town of Mudgee for shopping, schools, healthcare, and community services. Mudgee itself is a thriving regional centre known for its wine region, historic streetscapes, and growing tourism industry. Carwell suits those seeking a lifestyle property or farming land with the convenience of a well-serviced regional town close by.
Carwell 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 — Sydney Central via Lithgow Approx 4.5 hrs to Sydney
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Nearest major centre is Mudgee (~15 km). Car is the primary transport mode. Mudgee airport offers limited regional flights.
Entirely rural; car is essential for all daily needs.
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 Carwell by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Carwell Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Carwell" under Suburb