Upper Nile
NSW 2849 • New South Wales
About Upper Nile
Upper Nile is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Mid-Western Regional Council area of New South Wales, located approximately 45 kilometres south-east of Mudgee across 221 square kilometres of undulating tableland. The 2021 Census recorded just 12 residents, reflecting the locality's nature as remote grazing and farming country rather than a residential community. The landscape features open eucalypt woodland, ridgelines, and creek systems typical of the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range.
Agriculture — primarily wool and beef cattle — forms the backbone of life in Upper Nile, with residents relying on Mudgee or Rylstone for all services, shopping, and medical needs. The surrounding district is rich in natural beauty, with several national park and nature reserve areas nearby suited to bushwalking and wildlife observation. The locality attracts hobby farmers and those seeking large-acreage rural properties within reasonable driving distance of Mudgee's established services and community.
Upper Nile falls under postcode 2849 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 — Mudgee / Lithgow 45-90 min depending on pickup
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Remote rural locality. Private vehicle essential. Mudgee (~45 km) is the nearest major service centre.
Extremely remote. No walkable services or infrastructure of any kind within the locality.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Upper Bylong Rd
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Glen Alice Public School ICSEA 908Beaumont St
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Rylstone Public School ICSEA 989Mudgee St
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 Upper Nile by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Upper Nile Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Upper Nile" under Suburb