Liddell
NSW 2333 • New South Wales
About Liddell
Liddell is a predominantly industrial locality in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales, situated near Muswellbrook approximately 270 kilometres north of Sydney. The area is defined by the presence of the Liddell Power Station — a coal-fired power plant commissioned in the early 1970s that operated for over 50 years before closing in April 2023 — as well as significant coal mining operations. The locality itself has virtually no permanent residential population, as its 2016 census recorded zero residents; the land is almost entirely given over to energy infrastructure and mining leases. Liddell is located within Singleton Local Government Area, adjacent to Lake Liddell which was used as a cooling reservoir for the power station.
The Hunter Valley around Liddell has historically been one of Australia's most significant energy-producing regions, and the closure of the Liddell Power Station marks a major transition for the area. Workers from the station and associated coal operations largely resided in Muswellbrook (approximately 10 km north), which offers all commercial services, schools, and community facilities. The broader Upper Hunter region is known for coal mining, horse breeding, and a growing wine and food tourism sector. Future land use for the former power station site is subject to ongoing planning, with discussions around industrial redevelopment or renewable energy projects.
Liddell falls under postcode 2333 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
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Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Predominantly industrial area with no residential public transport. Nearest rail access is Muswellbrook station (~10 km). Workers historically commuted from Muswellbrook and Singleton.
Industrial locality with no residential walkability. No footpaths, shops, or public transport within the locality itself.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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30 Sowerby Street
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6543 2500 Roger St
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Muswellbrook High School ICSEA 869King St
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Muswellbrook Public School ICSEA 9136543 2500 Roger St
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Muswellbrook South Public School ICSEA 8196543 1896 Maitland St
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Sandy Hollow Public School ICSEA 8146547 4521 1581 Golden Highway
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 Liddell by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Liddell Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Liddell" under Suburb