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Linburn

NSW 2850 • New South Wales

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
40.81 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Linburn

Linburn is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Mid-Western Regional area of New South Wales, located within postcode 2850 near Mudgee. With a population of just 59 residents across nearly 41 square kilometres, Linburn is quintessential NSW farming country characterised by open paddocks, sheep and cattle grazing, and weatherboard homesteads. The locality sits within the Upper Hunter state electorate and is one of many small localities scattered across the Mudgee–Rylstone hinterland.

Life in Linburn revolves around agriculture and the rhythms of rural NSW. Residents typically access shops, schools, and healthcare in Mudgee, which lies within the broader 2850 postcode area and offers a full range of services including a hospital, supermarkets, and schools. The surrounding region is well-known for its wine industry, with the Mudgee wine country drawing visitors and providing supplementary income for local landholders. Linburn suits those seeking affordable rural acreage with a strong connection to the land.

Linburn falls under postcode 2850 and is governed by the Mid-Western Regional 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
2850
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mid-Western Regional
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.69°, 149.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
40.81 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2850

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2850, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,941
Median 2023–24
$57,055
▲ 24.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,724

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2850; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
260 km
By Train
Train from Mudgee via Lithgow – approx 4 hr to Central
By Car (Peak)
Approx 3.5 hr to Sydney
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr to Sydney

🛣️ Mudgee is the nearest service hub (~30 min drive). NSW TrainLink coach services available from Mudgee.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Isolated rural locality – car essential for all activities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 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 Regional Local Government Area, which contains Linburn. 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 Regional →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Linburn NSW? +

Linburn is a rural locality near Mudgee in the Mid-Western Regional area of NSW, postcode 2850.

What is the population of Linburn? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of approximately 59 people in Linburn.

What services are available near Linburn? +

Residents access services in Mudgee, which offers supermarkets, schools, a hospital, and coach connections to Sydney.

Is Linburn a safe area? +

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