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Middle Brook

NSW 2337 • New South Wales

260
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
72.23 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableFamily-Friendly

About Middle Brook

Middle Brook is a rural locality in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales, set within the Upper Hunter Shire Council area approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Merriwa and 45 kilometres west of Scone. The locality covers around 72 square kilometres of undulating farmland in the northern reaches of the Hunter River catchment, characterised by grazing paddocks, dry eucalyptus woodland, and seasonal creek systems. The 2021 Census recorded 260 residents in Middle Brook, making it a modestly populated farming community within the broader Hunter region. The area forms part of the productive agricultural corridor between Merriwa and the Upper Hunter.

Middle Brook residents embrace a classic country lifestyle, with sheep and cattle grazing the dominant land uses across the locality. The Upper Hunter region is one of Australia's most celebrated pastoral landscapes, also known for its thoroughbred horse studs and equestrian heritage centred around Scone. Essential services are accessed from Merriwa and Scone, with the New England Highway providing regional connectivity. The area attracts those drawn to acreage living and the quiet rhythms of country life, with the nearby Mount Royal Range offering scenic backdrop and bushwalking opportunities in the Barrington Tops region.

Middle Brook falls under postcode 2337 and is governed by Upper Hunter Shire Council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2337
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Upper Hunter Shire Council
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.97°, 151.08°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
72.23 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Scone Station
45 km
N/A — drive required

Bus Services

  • Limited regional school and coach services — Merriwa / Scone / Muswellbrook ~25 min to Merriwa, ~50 min to Scone

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
300 km
By Train
Drive to Scone (~45 km), then train to Sydney Central ~3 hr 30 min (Hunter Valley Line)
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 3 hr 30 min via New England Highway and Hunter Valley
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 3 hr via New England Highway

🛣️ Scone is the nearest rail station on the Hunter Valley Line. Newcastle is approximately 200 km to the south-east.

Walkability Car Dependent

No local services or footpaths within Middle Brook; Merriwa and Scone are the nearest towns for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Middle Brook by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Middle Brook Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Middle Brook" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
260
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Middle Brook NSW? +

Middle Brook is a rural locality in the Upper Hunter Shire, approximately 20 km south-east of Merriwa and 45 km west of Scone in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales.

What is the population of Middle Brook NSW? +

Middle Brook recorded a population of 260 at the 2021 Census, reflecting its character as a small but established rural farming community.

What is Middle Brook known for? +

Middle Brook is a pastoral locality within the Upper Hunter Valley, known for sheep and cattle grazing. The broader Upper Hunter region is also famous for thoroughbred horse studs centred around Scone.

What is the nearest town to Middle Brook NSW? +

Merriwa is the nearest town, approximately 20 km away, followed by Scone (45 km), which has a train station on the Hunter Valley Line and broader services.

Is Middle Brook in the Hunter Valley? +

Yes, Middle Brook is within the Upper Hunter Valley region, part of the Upper Hunter Shire Council local government area — a region renowned for agriculture, horse breeding, and scenic pastoral landscapes.