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Bishops Bridge

NSW 2326 • New South Wales

218
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
14.57 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralFamily-FriendlyCommuter Belt
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About Bishops Bridge

Bishops Bridge is a small rural locality straddling the local government areas of Cessnock City and the City of Maitland in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, approximately 170 kilometres north of Sydney. The locality sits around 10 kilometres west-north-west of Maitland and 16 kilometres north-east of Cessnock, within the broader Hunter Valley agricultural and wine country belt. With a population of 218 and an area of around 14.5 square kilometres, Bishops Bridge is a quiet semi-rural community with a median age of 43 and the vast majority of residents Australian-born.

The locality benefits from its position between two significant Hunter Region centres, providing relatively convenient access to Maitland's shops, schools, and services as well as Cessnock's town facilities and the renowned Hunter Valley vineyards and tourism attractions. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Hunter Valley floor, pastoral and semi-rural, with residents drawn to the area for its peaceful character and easy commuting distance to both centres. Daily necessities require a short drive to Maitland or Cessnock.

Bishops Bridge falls under postcode 2326 and is governed by the Cessnock Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Paterson, while state elections fall under the Maitland electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2326
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cessnock
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Maitland
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.79°, 151.45°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
14.57 km²
Population Density
15 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2326

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2326, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,819
Median 2023–24
$57,174
▲ 24.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$65,816

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2326; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maitland Station
11 km
N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

  • Hunter Valley Bus Services (limited rural routes) — Maitland / Cessnock 20-30 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
170 km
By Train
Drive to Maitland (~11 km), then Hunter Line to Sydney Central (~3 hr)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min - 2 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 40 min - 2 hr

🛣️ Located between New England Highway and Hunter Valley roads; Newcastle CBD is approximately 45 min drive

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural locality with no local shops or services; all errands require driving to Maitland or Cessnock

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
218
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Cessnock Local Government Area, which contains Bishops Bridge. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
344.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.1%
Motor vehicle theft
559.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
474.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
2.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
377.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.5%
View all 62 offence types for Cessnock →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bishops Bridge known for? +

Bishops Bridge is a quiet rural locality in the Hunter Region, known for its pastoral landscapes and position between Maitland and Cessnock. It is within the broader Hunter Valley wine country area, though the locality itself is primarily residential and agricultural.

How far is Bishops Bridge from Sydney? +

Bishops Bridge is approximately 170 kilometres north of Sydney, a drive of around 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes depending on traffic via the New England Highway.

Does Bishops Bridge have public transport? +

There is no train service directly to Bishops Bridge. The nearest station is Maitland (approximately 11 km away) on the Hunter Line, which provides rail connections to Newcastle and Sydney. Local bus services offer limited coverage of the area.

What is the population of Bishops Bridge? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bishops Bridge has a population of 218 residents, with a median age of 43 and approximately 92% of residents born in Australia.

Is Bishops Bridge a good place to live? +

Bishops Bridge suits those who value a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle with reasonable proximity to Hunter Valley services. It is best suited to families or individuals comfortable with car-dependent living who work in Maitland or Cessnock.

What is the postcode for Bishops Bridge? +

The postcode for Bishops Bridge is 2326, which it shares with other Hunter Valley localities including Cessnock.

Is Bishops Bridge a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bishops Bridge is part of the Cessnock LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.