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Muswellbrook

NSW 2333 • Rest of NSW

12,272
Population (2021)
$39,468
Median Income
262.40 km²
Area
$310/wk
Median Rent
Mining TownCountry LivingHunter ValleyRegional Hub

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook anchors the upper Hunter Valley, about 270 kilometres northwest of Sydney. This town of roughly 12,300 people serves as a regional centre for the surrounding agricultural and mining communities. The streets reflect its heritage as a country town, with practical facilities and a straightforward character shaped by generations of working families.

Mining has long driven the local economy, though the town maintains genuine country charm. Residents enjoy access to Hunter Valley wineries nearby, while the main street offers all the essentials. The community has a resilient, no-nonsense character - people here work hard and value practical living. Families appreciate the affordable housing and slower pace compared to coastal cities.

Muswellbrook falls under postcode 2333 and is governed by Muswellbrook Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2333
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Muswellbrook
Federal Electorate
New England
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.31°, 150.89°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
262.40 km²
Elevation
185m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Rutherford Road South Muswellbrook 2333 NSW
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Brook & Sowerby Street Muswellbrook 2333 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 8 heritage-listed places in or near Muswellbrook, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Weidmann Cottage
132 Bridge Street Muswellbrook • SHR #00260
Loxton House
142-144 Bridge Street Muswellbrook • SHR #00185
Inn & Outbuildings (former)
Old New England Highway, Chain of Ponds • SHR #00242
Muswellbrook Railway Station and yard group
Main Northern railway, Muswellbrook • SHR #01208
Edinglassie
710 Denman Road, Muswellbrook • SHR #00170
Eatons Hotel & St Vincent De Paul Group
178, 180-188 Bridge Street Muswellbrook • SHR #00331
Rous Lench
Denman Road, Edinglassie • SHR #00211
St Alban's Anglican Church
Hunter Terrace, Muswellbrook • SHR #00458

🔍 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 Muswellbrook by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Muswellbrook Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$310
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
6.6%

227 state housing + 75 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,075
Census 2021
12,272
▲ 1.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,760
Income 2021
$39,468
▲ 20.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,391
Born Overseas 1,091

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 188
  • 2. England 123
  • 3. Philippines 116
  • 4. India 94
  • 5. China 46
  • 6. Thailand 43
  • 7. South Africa 41
  • 8. Scotland 30
  • 9. Vietnam 21
  • 10. Zimbabwe 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 5,429
English 4,690
Australian Aboriginal 1,463
Irish 1,105
Scottish 1,049
German 433
Italian 158
Filipino 156
Dutch 114
Chinese 110

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,014
Both parents born in Australia
1,265
Both parents born overseas
925
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.5%
No Religion
35.9%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.5%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
822 (6.7%)
5-14 years
1,879 (15.3%)
15-19 years
770 (6.3%)
20-24 years
696 (5.7%)
25-34 years
1,860 (15.2%)
35-44 years
1,603 (13.1%)
45-54 years
1,528 (12.5%)
55-64 years
1,404 (11.4%)
65-74 years
1,026 (8.4%)
75-84 years
517 (4.2%)
85+ years
179 (1.5%)

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