Aberdeen, NSW 2336 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Aberdeen is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2336, home to 2,051 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Muswellbrook local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 192 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,051
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,426 /week
- Median personal income
- $716 /week
- Median family income
- $1,917 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Upper Hunter Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hunter
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $280 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Aberdeen Public School
- Muswellbrook Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 34 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 46 bus stops
- Kyuga St At Bedford St
- Mount St At Bedford St
- Mount St At St Andrews St
- Bedford St At Campbell St
- Aberdeen Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 8 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 99.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 67.2% of the 1,042 resolvable premises in Aberdeen. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 28.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 67.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 3.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 143 across postcode 2336 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 20% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 51 violent offences, 39 theft, 15 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aberdeen?
Aberdeen (NSW 2336) had 2,051 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Upper Hunter Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Aberdeen?
The median advertised rent in Aberdeen is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Aberdeen?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Aberdeen covering government sectors. Nearest include: Aberdeen Public School (0.7 km), Muswellbrook Public School (9.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (67.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Aberdeen?
Across postcode 2336, 143 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (51), theft (39), property damage (15). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Aberdeen?
In Aberdeen, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (99.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Aberdeen?
47 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Aberdeen centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 34 bus stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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