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Lue

NSW 2850 • New South Wales

216
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
118.37 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Lue

Lue is a small rural locality in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, located approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Mudgee in the Mid-Western Regional Council area. With a population of 216 at the 2021 Census, it sits in a gently undulating pastoral landscape in the Cudgegong River catchment. Lue is positioned along the now-closed Gwabegar railway line corridor between the larger towns of Rylstone and Mudgee, and retains a quiet, unhurried character typical of the region's farming communities.

The Lue area is characterised by sheep and cattle grazing, with properties ranging from small holdings to large sheep stations. Residents access most services in nearby Mudgee, one of NSW's premier wine regions, which offers supermarkets, hospitals, schools, and a vibrant arts and food scene. NSW TrainLink coach services from Gulgong pass through the area on a detour route, providing a rare but valuable public transport link. The locality attracts those who value space, silence, and the slow rhythms of rural life, with Mudgee's amenities just a short drive away.

Lue falls under postcode 2850 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
2850
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mid-Western
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.69°, 149.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
118.37 km²
Population Density
2 /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

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink Coach (Gulgong–Mudgee detour) — Mudgee / Gulgong 30 min to Mudgee

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
270 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink coach to Mudgee, then coach to Lithgow, train to Central (~5 hr total)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr via Great Western Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 45 min

🛣️ No direct train; Mudgee (20 km away) is the service hub

Walkability Car Dependent

Rural locality; private vehicle needed for all daily activities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
216
▲ 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 Lue. 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 Lue, NSW located? +

Lue is located approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Mudgee in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, in the Mid-Western Regional Council area.

What is the population of Lue? +

At the 2021 Census, Lue had a population of 216 people.

Is there public transport in Lue? +

NSW TrainLink coach services from Gulgong pass through the Lue area on a detour route, connecting to Mudgee. Mudgee (20 km away) is the nearest service hub.

What is Lue close to? +

Lue is close to Mudgee, one of NSW's premier wine and food destinations, as well as Rylstone and the scenic Cudgegong River valley.

Is Lue a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lue 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.