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Mount Frome

NSW 2850 • New South Wales

120
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
21.71 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Mount Frome

Mount Frome is a small rural locality in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, situated in the Upper Hunter region within postcode 2850. With a population of approximately 120 residents and around 42 dwellings spread across 21.7 square kilometres, it is one of the more intimate rural communities in the area. The locality falls under the federal electorate of Calare and state electorate of Upper Hunter, reflecting its character as a quiet, sparsely settled farming district.

Life in Mount Frome revolves around the rural landscape, with residents engaged primarily in agricultural pursuits typical of the Central Tablelands — cattle grazing, sheep farming, and dryland cropping. Residents rely on nearby towns such as Merriwa or Mudgee for essential services, shopping, and health care, both within reasonable driving distance. The area offers open countryside, clean air, and the unhurried pace of rural New South Wales that appeals to those seeking an authentic country lifestyle away from urban centres.

Mount Frome 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
21.71 km²
Population Density
6 /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 — Mudgee / Lithgow Varies — limited services

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
280 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest coach connection via Lithgow or Mudgee
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min–4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr–3 hr 30 min

🛣️ Primarily accessed via regional roads; car is essential for daily life

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Virtually all errands require a car; the locality has no local shops or services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
120
▲ 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 Mount Frome. 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

What is Mount Frome known for? +

Mount Frome is a quiet rural farming locality in the Central Tablelands of NSW, known for its open agricultural landscape of cattle grazing and dryland cropping typical of the Upper Hunter region.

How far is Mount Frome from Sydney? +

Mount Frome is approximately 280 kilometres north-west of Sydney, making it roughly a 3.5-hour drive via the Great Western Highway and regional roads.

Does Mount Frome have public transport? +

Mount Frome has very limited public transport. There is no local rail service; residents rely on private vehicles, with occasional NSW TrainLink coach connections available via Mudgee or Lithgow.

What is the population of Mount Frome? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mount Frome has a population of approximately 120 residents, with around 42 dwellings across the locality's 21.7 square kilometres.

Is Mount Frome a good place to live? +

Mount Frome suits those who value a quiet, rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and a strong connection to the land. Its remoteness means a car is essential and services are accessed in nearby Merriwa or Mudgee.

What is the postcode for Mount Frome? +

The postcode for Mount Frome is 2850, which it shares with Mudgee and surrounding localities in the Central Tablelands region of NSW.

Is Mount Frome a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mount Frome 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.