Muscle Creek
NSW 2333 • New South Wales
About Muscle Creek
Muscle Creek is a rural locality in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, situated south of the Upper Hunter town of Muswellbrook at postcode 2333. Covering around 89 square kilometres, it has a population of approximately 313 people (2021 census) and is largely characterised by grazing properties and the creek systems for which it is named. The locality sits within the Muswellbrook Shire Council area.
The area is popular with local farming families and offers a quiet country lifestyle within easy reach of Muswellbrook's amenities. Muswellbrook provides supermarkets, schools, a hospital, and community facilities, while the scenic Upper Hunter Valley landscape draws visitors and residents who appreciate equestrian properties and rural acreage. The region has seen investment in local trails and creek-side amenity improvements in recent years.
Muscle Creek 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
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Muswellbrook is the nearest service centre, approx. 8 km north
No footpaths or local services; all travel requires a private vehicle.
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 Muscle Creek by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Muscle Creek Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Muscle Creek" under Suburb