Muscle Creek, NSW 2333 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Muscle Creek is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2333, home to 313 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Singleton local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 186 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 313
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $3,083 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,244 /week
- Median family income
- $3,216 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Muswellbrook
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hunter
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $243 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,383
- Rent share of household income
- 8%
Schools
- Muswellbrook High School
- Muswellbrook Public School
- Muswellbrook South Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop
- Inglewood Rd At Muscle Creek Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 47.4% of the 97 resolvable premises in Muscle Creek. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 47.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 32.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 19.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,576 across postcode 2333 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 514 violent offences, 380 theft, 191 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Muscle Creek?
Muscle Creek (NSW 2333) had 313 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Muswellbrook local government area.
What is the median rent in Muscle Creek?
The median advertised rent in Muscle Creek is $243/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Muscle Creek?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Muscle Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Muswellbrook High School (8.2 km), Muswellbrook Public School (8.3 km), Muswellbrook South Public School (8.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Muscle Creek?
Muscle Creek is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (47.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Muscle Creek?
Across postcode 2333, 1,576 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (514), theft (380), property damage (191). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Muscle Creek?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Muscle Creek centroid. 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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