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Breakfast Creek

NSW 2849 • New South Wales

44
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
37.17 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Breakfast Creek

Breakfast Creek is a small rural locality in the Mid-Western Regional Council area of New South Wales, situated in the scenic hill country west of Mudgee in the Central Tablelands. With a tiny recorded population of around 44 people spread across a large rural area, it is characterised by sheep and cattle grazing properties on undulating tablelands at approximately 700 metres elevation. The locality lies within the broader Mudgee wine and agricultural region of New South Wales.

The lifestyle in Breakfast Creek is quintessentially rural, with residents living on expansive farming properties enjoying the peaceful pace of life and close proximity to Mudgee's growing food and wine scene. Mudgee township, approximately 30 kilometres to the north-east, provides access to boutique wineries, local produce, schools, and services. The surrounding region is increasingly popular with tree-changers and those seeking rural acreage lifestyle properties within a reasonable drive of Sydney.

Breakfast Creek falls under postcode 2849 and is governed by the Mid-Western Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2849
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mid-Western
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.71°, 150.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
37.17 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2849

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2849 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,688
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,460

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2849; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
270 km
By Train
No direct service; limited coach services from Mudgee
By Car (Peak)
3.5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr

🛣️ Car essential; accessed via Castlereagh Highway; Mudgee is the nearest regional centre ~30 km away

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality; no footpaths or public transport; vehicle essential for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
44
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Mid-Western Local Government Area, which contains Breakfast Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
152.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.4%
Motor vehicle theft
76.3 / 100k
2yr Down 60.8% 10yr —
Non-DV assault
404.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
7.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
145 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 9.8%
View all 62 offence types for Mid-Western →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Breakfast Creek NSW located? +

Breakfast Creek is a rural locality in the Mid-Western Regional Council area of NSW, situated approximately 30 kilometres south-west of Mudgee in the Central Tablelands.

What is Breakfast Creek NSW known for? +

Breakfast Creek is a quiet sheep and cattle grazing locality near Mudgee, set in the scenic hill country of the Central Tablelands. It is part of the broader Mudgee wine and agricultural region.

How far is Breakfast Creek NSW from Sydney? +

Breakfast Creek is approximately 270 kilometres north-west of Sydney, roughly a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via the Castlereagh Highway through Lithgow and Mudgee.

Is Breakfast Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Breakfast Creek is part of the Mid-Western 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.

What is the population of Breakfast Creek? +

Breakfast Creek had a population of 44 at the 2021 Census.