Linburn
NSW 2850 • New South Wales
About Linburn
Linburn is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Mid-Western Regional area of New South Wales, located within postcode 2850 near Mudgee. With a population of just 59 residents across nearly 41 square kilometres, Linburn is quintessential NSW farming country characterised by open paddocks, sheep and cattle grazing, and weatherboard homesteads. The locality sits within the Upper Hunter state electorate and is one of many small localities scattered across the Mudgee–Rylstone hinterland.
Life in Linburn revolves around agriculture and the rhythms of rural NSW. Residents typically access shops, schools, and healthcare in Mudgee, which lies within the broader 2850 postcode area and offers a full range of services including a hospital, supermarkets, and schools. The surrounding region is well-known for its wine industry, with the Mudgee wine country drawing visitors and providing supplementary income for local landholders. Linburn suits those seeking affordable rural acreage with a strong connection to the land.
Linburn falls under postcode 2850 and is governed by Mid-Western Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Mudgee is the nearest service hub (~30 min drive). NSW TrainLink coach services available from Mudgee.
Isolated rural locality – car essential for all activities
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 Linburn by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Linburn Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Linburn" under Suburb
