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Running Stream

NSW 2850 • New South Wales

120
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
269.64 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAgriculturalPeaceful

About Running Stream

Running Stream is a small rural locality in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, positioned approximately 61 kilometres north-west of Lithgow along the Castlereagh Highway, within the Mid-Western Regional Council and City of Lithgow local government areas. With a population of around 120 residents and 57 dwellings spread across 270 square kilometres, the locality encompasses a wide stretch of farming and bushland country. The area takes its name from the creek that flows through it and has a history stretching back to the mid-nineteenth century.

Running Stream has deep historical roots, with gold mining activity dating back to the 1870s at sites such as the Razorback Mine and Cherry Tree Hill deep lead, and a heritage-listed stone church — St John's Union Church, built in 1906 — alongside a small cemetery with headstones from 1859. Today the community is primarily focused on farming, with a café, post box, and community hall clustered along the Castlereagh Highway serving local residents. NSW TrainLink coach services connect the area to Lithgow railway station and onwards to Gulgong, providing a link to broader transport networks.

Running Stream falls under postcode 2850 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2850
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.69°, 149.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
269.64 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lithgow Station
61 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach — Lithgow / Gulgong Approx. 1 hr to Lithgow; several services per day

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
230 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink coach to Lithgow, then train to Sydney — approx. 3–3.5 hrs total
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 45 min–3 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min–3 hr

🛣️ Castlereagh Highway provides the main route; coach connection to Lithgow for rail access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for almost all errands; the locality has only minimal facilities along the highway

🛒 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 Running Stream by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Running Stream Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
120
▲ 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

What is Running Stream known for? +

Running Stream is known for its gold mining history, dating back to the 1870s, and its heritage-listed stone church (St John's Union Church, 1906). Today it is a quiet farming locality on the Castlereagh Highway in the Central Tablelands of NSW.

How far is Running Stream from Sydney? +

Running Stream is approximately 230 kilometres north-west of Sydney CBD, making it roughly a 2.5–3 hour drive via the Great Western Highway through Lithgow.

Does Running Stream have public transport? +

Running Stream is served by NSW TrainLink coach services that run several times daily between Lithgow railway station and Gulgong, stopping at the bus stop near the Castlereagh Highway. From Lithgow, trains connect to Sydney.

What is the population of Running Stream? +

According to the 2021 Census, Running Stream has a population of approximately 120 residents, with 57 dwellings across the locality's 270 square kilometres of farming and bushland country.

Is Running Stream a good place to live? +

Running Stream is well suited to those seeking a remote rural lifestyle with historical character and natural surroundings. The area has limited local amenities — a café and community hall — so residents rely on Lithgow or Mudgee for most services.

What is the postcode for Running Stream? +

The postcode for Running Stream is 2850, shared with Mudgee and a number of surrounding Central Tablelands localities.