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Wybong

NSW 2333 • New South Wales

100
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
107.82 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RuralHistoric

About Wybong

Wybong is a small rural locality in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, situated in Muswellbrook Shire approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Muswellbrook. With a population of around 100 residents spread across 108 square kilometres, it is one of the more sparsely settled localities in the Hunter Valley. The area takes its name from Wybong Creek, a tributary of the Hunter River, and is characterised by an open pastoral landscape typical of the Upper Hunter. The locality falls within the federal electorate of Hunter and the state electorate of Upper Hunter.

Wybong is best known to wine enthusiasts as home to the celebrated Wybong Estate (now Arrowfield Wines), one of the oldest wine properties in the Hunter Valley, with vines dating back to the 1820s. The rural community is made up primarily of farming and grazing families, and the lifestyle is thoroughly country — open paddocks, creeks and the slow rhythm of agricultural seasons. Services are minimal locally, with residents travelling to Muswellbrook or Scone for shopping, schooling and medical needs. The area attracts those seeking acreage properties and a genuine rural escape within reach of the Hunter Valley wine country.

Wybong falls under postcode 2333 and is governed by Muswellbrook Shire Council 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 Shire Council
Federal Electorate
Hunter
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.25°, 150.70°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
107.82 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Muswellbrook Station
30 km
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Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
240 km
By Train
Approx. 3.5 hrs from Muswellbrook Station
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hrs

🛣️ Access via New England Highway; no direct public transport from locality

Walkability Car-Dependent

Entirely rural; no pedestrian infrastructure. Private vehicle essential for all trips.

🛒 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 Wybong by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Wybong Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
100
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Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
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Income 2021
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Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wybong known for? +

Wybong is known for its association with the Hunter Valley wine industry, including the historic Arrowfield Wines (formerly Wybong Estate), one of the oldest vineyards in the Hunter Valley.

Where is Wybong located? +

Wybong is a rural locality in the Upper Hunter region of NSW, approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Muswellbrook in the Muswellbrook Shire Council area.

What is the population of Wybong? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wybong had a population of approximately 100 people.

How do I get to Wybong? +

Wybong is accessible by car via the New England Highway and Wybong Road. The nearest train station is Muswellbrook, about 30 km away, on the Hunter Line.