Glenbawn
NSW 2337 • New South Wales
About Glenbawn
Glenbawn is a rural locality in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales, within postcode 2337, located approximately 15 kilometres east of Scone. With a population of 89 at the 2021 census across 114.2 square kilometres, it is best known for Glenbawn Dam (Lake Glenbawn), one of the largest water storages in the Hunter Valley. The area features rolling pastoral country and eucalypt bushland around the lake.
Glenbawn's main attraction is Lake Glenbawn, a popular destination for boating, water skiing, bass and trout fishing, and lakeside camping. The Glenbawn Dam State Recreation Area provides extensive facilities and walking trails. Residents rely on Scone — the "Horse Capital of Australia" — for shopping and services. The locality attracts fishing enthusiasts, water sports lovers, and those seeking rural properties near the lake and the renowned Upper Hunter thoroughbred horse studs.
Glenbawn falls under postcode 2337 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
Commute to Scone
🛣️ Scone has NSW TrainLink trains to Sydney (4 hours). Newcastle is about 2 hours south.
No shops or services. Lake recreation area accessible by car. All services in Scone.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Belltrees Public School ICSEA 92702 6546 1148 62 Belltrees Road
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Ellerston Public School ICSEA 9356546 5157 School Road
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60 Kingdon St
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Scone High School ICSEA 8946545 1455 Gundy Rd
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Scone Public School ICSEA 9436545 1049 Liverpool St
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12 Short Street
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 Glenbawn by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Glenbawn Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Glenbawn" under Suburb