Rouchel, NSW 2336 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rouchel is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2336, home to 137 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Muswellbrook local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 192 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 137
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,031 /week
- Median personal income
- $966 /week
- Median family income
- $2,321 /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
- $343 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,875
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- 1471 Rouchel 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
- 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
Fixed Wireless serves 62.2% of the 45 resolvable premises in Rouchel. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 62.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 37.8%
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 Rouchel?
Rouchel (NSW 2336) had 137 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Upper Hunter Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Rouchel?
The median advertised rent in Rouchel is $343/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Rouchel?
Rouchel is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (62.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rouchel?
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 Rouchel?
In Rouchel, 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 Rouchel?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rouchel centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus 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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