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Castle Rock

NSW 2333 • New South Wales

131
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
91.15 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Castle Rock

Castle Rock is a small rural locality in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, situated within the Merriwa–Scone corridor at an elevation typical of the region's rolling hills and grazing country. With a population of around 130 people spread across more than 90 square kilometres, the locality is defined by broad agricultural properties and the open landscapes of the Upper Hunter Valley. The name is likely derived from a distinctive rocky outcrop in the surrounding hills. Its character is quintessentially rural NSW — quiet, spacious, and driven by the pastoral industry.

Residents of Castle Rock rely on nearby towns such as Scone and Merriwa for essential services, shopping, and schools. The area's economy centres on cattle grazing and horse breeding, which the Upper Hunter is internationally renowned for. Median household incomes reflect the farming lifestyle, and most residents own rural holdings of significant size. For those seeking the serenity of wide open paddocks and an authentic country life in New South Wales, Castle Rock offers a remote but grounded rural experience.

Castle Rock falls under postcode 2333 and is governed by the Muswellbrook Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hunter, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2333
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Muswellbrook
Federal Electorate
Hunter
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.25°, 150.70°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
91.15 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2333

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2333, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$52,274
Median 2023–24
$62,307
▲ 19.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$78,319

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2333; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Scone Station
30 km
N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
260 km
By Train
Not practical — Scone Station is ~30 km away with limited train services
By Car (Peak)
3–3.5 hours via New England Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5–3 hours

🛣️ Primarily car-dependent. New England Highway (A15) is the main route to Sydney.

Walkability Car-Dependent

No footpaths or urban amenities — all travel requires a private vehicle.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
131
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
481.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.0%
Motor vehicle theft
267.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
606.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 1.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
17.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
356.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.2%
View all 62 offence types for Muswellbrook →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Castle Rock NSW located? +

Castle Rock is a rural locality in the Upper Hunter region of NSW, approximately 260 km north of Sydney near the town of Scone.

What LGA is Castle Rock NSW in? +

Castle Rock falls within the Upper Hunter Shire Council local government area.

What is the population of Castle Rock NSW? +

Castle Rock has a small population of approximately 131 residents, primarily engaged in the pastoral and agricultural industries.

What is the area known for? +

The broader Upper Hunter region around Castle Rock is internationally renowned for thoroughbred horse breeding and cattle farming.

Is Castle Rock a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Castle Rock is part of the Muswellbrook 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 Castle Rock? +

Castle Rock had a population of 131 at the 2021 Census.