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Wingen

NSW 2337 • New South Wales

277
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
149.42 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricQuietSemi-Rural

About Wingen

Wingen is a small village in the Upper Hunter Shire, situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales approximately 250 kilometres north of Sydney. The locality covers around 149 square kilometres of rural landscape and recorded a population of 277 at the 2021 Census. Located on the New England Highway near the town of Scone, Wingen is a quiet agricultural settlement with a close-knit community character and low-density housing typical of rural NSW.

Wingen is best known as the gateway to Burning Mountain Nature Reserve, home to what is believed to be the oldest burning coal seam in the world — an underground fire that has smouldered for thousands of years on Wanaruah Country. The name "Wingen" means "fire" in the local Wanaruah language, a testament to the area's deep Aboriginal heritage. Visitors and residents alike enjoy the walking tracks to the smoking vent, while the surrounding farmland and quiet New England Highway setting make it a peaceful rural retreat.

Wingen falls under postcode 2337 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
2337
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.97°, 151.08°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
149.42 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Scone / Tamworth / Sydney Varies

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
250 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Scone station for limited services
By Car (Peak)
3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 40 min

🛣️ Located on the New England Highway; primarily car-dependent

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Wingen is a small rural village with no significant commercial centre; a car is essential for all errands.

🛒 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 Wingen by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Wingen Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
277
▲ 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 Wingen known for? +

Wingen is famous for Burning Mountain Nature Reserve, where an underground coal seam is believed to have been burning for thousands of years — one of the oldest natural underground fires in the world. The name "Wingen" itself means "fire" in the local Wanaruah language.

How far is Wingen from Sydney? +

Wingen is approximately 250 kilometres north of Sydney, making it around a 2 hour 40 minute to 3 hour drive via the New England Highway.

Does Wingen have public transport? +

Wingen has very limited public transport. There is no train service; the nearest station is Scone, approximately 20 km to the south. Regional coach services connect the area to Scone and Tamworth, but a car is essential for most travel.

What is the population of Wingen? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wingen has a population of 277 residents. It is a small rural village within the Upper Hunter Shire.

Is Wingen a good place to live? +

Wingen suits those who value quiet rural living, wide open spaces, and a strong connection to the natural environment. It is ideal for people who work locally or remotely, as urban amenities are a short drive to Scone or Tamworth.

What is the postcode for Wingen? +

The postcode for Wingen is 2337.