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Mangoola

NSW 2328 • New South Wales

76
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
47.27 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralMining TownQuietSemi-Rural
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About Mangoola

Mangoola is a rural locality in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, situated approximately 20 kilometres west of Muswellbrook and 10 kilometres north of Denman in the Muswellbrook Shire council area. The locality covers around 47 square kilometres within the Wybong Creek catchment, an area defined by open grazing land, dry sclerophyll bushland, and the prominent open-cut landscape of the Mangoola Coal Mine — a major Glencore operation that has shaped the area's economy and population since 2011. The 2021 Census recorded 76 residents, reflecting the small, dispersed settlement character of a working rural and mining locality.

The Upper Hunter's renowned wine country and the heritage township of Denman are close neighbours to Mangoola, offering a contrast between the industrial mining operations and the region's agricultural and tourism heritage. The Golden Highway connects Mangoola to Denman and the broader Hunter Valley, while Muswellbrook to the north provides residents with a full range of services including schools, hospitals, supermarkets, and transport connections. The landscape is characteristic Upper Hunter — wide valley floors, sandstone escarpments, and scattered eucalypt woodland — making it appealing to those employed in the resources sector who value a quiet rural lifestyle within reach of regional services.

Mangoola falls under postcode 2328 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
2328
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Muswellbrook
Federal Electorate
Hunter
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.58°, 150.56°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
47.27 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2328

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2328, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,390
Median 2023–24
$57,656
▲ 16.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,259

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2328; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Route 415 (Osborns Buses) — Muswellbrook via Denman Approx. 30-45 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
260 km
By Train
No direct service from locality — drive to Muswellbrook station then Hunter Valley line to Sydney Central (approx. 2 hrs 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min - 3 hr

🛣️ Access via Golden Highway to Denman, then New England Highway to Muswellbrook; the Mangoola Coal Mine is the dominant local employer

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural and mining locality with no pedestrian infrastructure or local shops — a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
76
▲ 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 Mangoola. 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

What is Mangoola known for? +

Mangoola is best known as the site of the Mangoola Coal Mine, a large open-cut coal operation owned by Glencore in the Wybong Creek catchment of the Upper Hunter Valley. The mine has been the dominant economic feature of the locality since it began production in 2011.

How far is Mangoola from Sydney CBD? +

Mangoola is approximately 260 kilometres north of Sydney CBD, typically a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the New England Highway and Golden Highway.

Does Mangoola have public transport? +

Public transport to Mangoola is very limited. Osborns Buses operates Route 415 connecting nearby Denman to Muswellbrook on weekdays. There is no train station in the locality; the nearest is Muswellbrook, approximately 20 kilometres to the north-east on the Hunter Valley line.

What is the population of Mangoola? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mangoola has a population of 76 residents across a land area of approximately 47 square kilometres. The small population reflects its nature as a dispersed rural and mining locality rather than an established township.

Is Mangoola a good place to live? +

Mangoola suits those employed in the local resources sector or those who value a quiet rural lifestyle close to the Upper Hunter's wine country and the heritage town of Denman. Muswellbrook provides a full range of services about 20 kilometres to the north-east, making the locality practical for families willing to commute for daily needs.

What is the postcode for Mangoola? +

The postcode for Mangoola, New South Wales is 2328, shared with the nearby township of Denman.

Is Mangoola a safe area? +

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