Muswellbrook, NSW 2333 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Muswellbrook is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2333, home to 12,272 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Singleton local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 186 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 12,272
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $1,603 /week
- Median personal income
- $759 /week
- Median family income
- $1,953 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- 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
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Muswellbrook High School
- Muswellbrook South Public School
- Muswellbrook Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 39 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 161 bus stops
- Royal Hotel, Bridge St
- Brook St Before Bridge St
- Muswellbrook Station, Stand A
- Brook Medical Centre, Brook St
- Muswellbrook Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 24 parks and reserves
- 12 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 48.6% of the 7,119 resolvable premises in Muswellbrook. 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: 44.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 48.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 6.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
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 Muswellbrook?
Muswellbrook (NSW 2333) had 12,272 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Muswellbrook local government area.
What is the median rent in Muswellbrook?
The median advertised rent in Muswellbrook is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Muswellbrook?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Muswellbrook covering government sectors. Nearest include: Muswellbrook High School (0.9 km), Muswellbrook South Public School (1 km), Muswellbrook Public School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Muswellbrook?
Muswellbrook is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (48.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Muswellbrook?
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 Muswellbrook?
162 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Muswellbrook centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 39 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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