Cross Roads
NSW 2850 • New South Wales
About Cross Roads
Cross Roads is a tiny rural locality near Mudgee in the Mid-Western Region of New South Wales, sharing the 2850 postcode with Mudgee. With a population of just 19 residents at the 2021 census across approximately 14.7 square kilometres, it is one of the smallest communities in the region. The locality is nestled in the rolling hills and farmland north-west of Mudgee, a renowned wine-producing town. Its name likely reflects an old intersection of droving or farming tracks in the pastoral landscape.
Residents of Cross Roads enjoy an exceptionally quiet and rural lifestyle, surrounded by vineyards, cattle properties, and the scenic Central Tablelands countryside. Mudgee, just a short drive away, provides a full range of services including boutique shops, restaurants, wineries, and healthcare. The Mudgee region is widely celebrated for its food and wine culture, and Cross Roads sits within easy reach of numerous award-winning cellar doors and country estates that attract visitors year-round.
Cross Roads falls under postcode 2850 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink Coach — Mudgee / Lithgow / Sydney Coach from Mudgee to Sydney approx. 4 hrs
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Mudgee is the nearest town (~15 km). No train station in Mudgee — coach connection at Lithgow or direct coach to Sydney.
No local amenities within walking distance. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs; Mudgee provides full services nearby.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hargraves Public School ICSEA 840Merinda St
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Hill End Public School ICSEA 972Tambaroora St
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Ilford Public School ICSEA 964Castlereagh Hwy
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Lue Public School ICSEA 886Swanston St
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Cudgegong Valley Public School ICSEA 951Madeira Rd
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Mudgee High School ICSEA 92841 Douro 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 Cross Roads by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Cross Roads Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Cross Roads" under Suburb