Owens Gap
NSW 2337 • New South Wales
About Owens Gap
Owens Gap is a rural locality in the Upper Hunter Shire of New South Wales, positioned approximately 260 kilometres north of Sydney in the foothills between the Liverpool Range and the Hunter Valley. Covering nearly 150 square kilometres, the area recorded a population of around 80 residents in the 2021 Census. The locality lies in a scenic pastoral landscape of rolling hills, creek flats, and open farmland typical of the Upper Hunter region. The electorate of Parkes encompasses this area, which is characterised by grazing properties and hobby farms.
Life in Owens Gap centres on a quiet, rural lifestyle with close connections to the small service towns of Murrurundi (approximately 15 kilometres south) and Scone (approximately 40 kilometres east). The nearby Liverpool Range offers attractive bushwalking and birdwatching opportunities, while the Upper Hunter Valley is renowned for its horse studs, vineyards, and equestrian culture. The area appeals to those seeking affordable rural land within a few hours of Sydney, with the New England Highway providing a reliable artery north. Residents are typically farming families, retirees, and hobby farmers.
Owens Gap falls under postcode 2337 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
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach (New England Hwy corridor) — Scone / Tamworth / Sydney ~45 min to Scone
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Murrurundi (~15 km) provides basic amenities. Scone (~40 km) is the nearest major service town with medical, schooling, and shopping.
No footpaths or public transport within the locality. Murrurundi (15 km) provides the nearest basic services; a car is essential.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Belltrees Public School ICSEA 92702 6546 1148 62 Belltrees Road
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Ellerston Public School ICSEA 9356546 5157 School Road
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60 Kingdon St
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Scone High School ICSEA 8946545 1455 Gundy Rd
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Scone Public School ICSEA 9436545 1049 Liverpool St
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12 Short Street
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 Owens Gap by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Owens Gap Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Owens Gap" under Suburb