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Horseshoe Bend

NSW 2320 • New South Wales

427
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1.01 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyRuralGrowth SuburbAffordable
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About Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend is a small locality in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, situated in the Maitland City Council area between the towns of Cessnock and Maitland. The locality takes its name from a distinctive bend in a local watercourse and is set in the lower Hunter Valley, an area renowned for its wine industry, coal mining heritage, and rapidly expanding residential development. Though small, it lies within a broader growth corridor that is seeing new housing estates and infrastructure investment.

Residents of Horseshoe Bend enjoy a convenient Hunter Valley lifestyle with excellent access to both Maitland and Cessnock, placing them within reach of the Hunter Valley's wineries, national parks, and regional amenities. The area is popular with families and tradespeople who work locally or commute to the Newcastle metropolitan area, approximately 40 kilometres to the east. The Hunter Expressway provides good road access to Newcastle and the Sydney-Newcastle corridor, while regional bus services connect to Maitland's rail link into Sydney via the Hunter Line.

Horseshoe Bend falls under postcode 2320 and is governed by the Maitland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Paterson, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2320
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Maitland
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.74°, 151.54°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1.01 km²
Population Density
425 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Horseshoe Bend for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$718K
6 sales · ▲ 27% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2320

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2320, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,410
Median 2023–24
$62,015
▲ 23.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$77,913

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2320; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maitland Station
12 km
N/A — drive required

Bus Services

  • Regional buses (Rover Coaches) — Maitland / Cessnock 15-25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
155 km
By Train
Drive to Maitland (~12 km), train to Sydney Central ~2 hrs 40 min via Hunter Line
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 30 min via M1 Pacific Motorway
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Newcastle CBD ~40 km east; Hunter Expressway provides good regional access

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural-edge locality; limited footpaths; car needed for most trips; services in Maitland and Cessnock

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
427
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
291.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 4.4%
Motor vehicle theft
302.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.5%
Non-DV assault
461.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
11.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
489 / 100k
2yr Down 15.6% 10yr Down 6.2%
View all 62 offence types for Maitland →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Horseshoe Bend NSW located? +

Horseshoe Bend is a small locality in the Hunter Valley, NSW, within the Maitland City Council area, situated between Cessnock and Maitland.

How far is Horseshoe Bend from Newcastle? +

Horseshoe Bend is approximately 35-40 kilometres west of Newcastle CBD, about a 35-45 minute drive via the Hunter Expressway.

Is there a train near Horseshoe Bend NSW? +

The nearest train station is Maitland, approximately 12 km away. From Maitland, the Hunter Line runs to Newcastle Interchange and on to Sydney, with the CBD journey taking around 2 hours 40 minutes.

What LGA is Horseshoe Bend NSW in? +

Horseshoe Bend falls within the Maitland City Council local government area in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales.

What is the median house price in Horseshoe Bend? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $717,750, up 27% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Horseshoe Bend a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Horseshoe Bend is part of the Maitland 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 Horseshoe Bend? +

Horseshoe Bend had a population of 427 at the 2021 Census.