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Mount Hunter

NSW 2570 • Macarthur

749
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
32.75 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFamily-FriendlyAffordable

About Mount Hunter

Mount Hunter is a small rural town in the Macarthur Region of New South Wales, situated approximately 79 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD and straddling the boundary of Wollondilly Shire and Camden Council. The town takes its name from the Hunter River explorer John Hunter and sits at an elevation of 138 metres among rolling agricultural land, typical of the Southern Tablelands fringe. The 2016 Census recorded a population of 732, reflecting a tight-knit rural community that has remained largely unchanged for decades.

Life in Mount Hunter centres on rural pursuits — the area is characterised by hobby farms, horse properties, and small acreage lots, attracting families and lifestyle seekers who want space without straying too far from Sydney's outer suburbs. The Macarthur Region's ongoing residential growth around Camden and Narellan means that services and retail are within easy reach, while Mount Hunter itself retains a quiet country atmosphere. Residents typically drive to nearby The Oaks or Camden for shopping, schools, and medical services, and commute via the Hume Highway corridor or Macarthur train stations at Picton or Camden.

Mount Hunter falls under postcode 2570 and is governed by Wollondilly Shire / Camden Council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2570
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wollondilly Shire / Camden Council
Federal Electorate
Macarthur
State Electorate
Wollondilly
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.04°, 150.53°
Statistical Area
Macarthur
Area
32.75 km²
Elevation
138m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$983K
7 sales · ▼ 34.5% 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.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Picton Station
12.5 km
N/A – drive required
Macarthur Station
22 km
N/A – drive required

Bus Services

  • Limited rural bus services — Camden / Picton Varies

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
79 km
By Train
Drive to Picton Station (~12.5 km), then approx. 1 hr 20 min to Central Station
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Car essential; Hume Motorway and Picton Road are the main routes; park & ride at Picton or Macarthur

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural town with no public footpaths or local services within walking distance; car is essential for all daily activities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
749
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mount Hunter NSW? +

Mount Hunter is a small rural town in the Macarthur Region of NSW, approximately 79 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD. It straddles the boundary between Wollondilly Shire and Camden Council.

What is Mount Hunter known for? +

Mount Hunter is known as a rural lifestyle destination popular with hobby farmers and horse property owners. The area offers large acreage lots in a peaceful country setting within reasonable reach of Sydney's outer suburbs.

What is the nearest train station to Mount Hunter? +

The nearest train station to Mount Hunter is Picton Station, approximately 12.5 km away, which is served by the T8 Airport & South Line with trains running to Central Station in around 80 minutes.

What schools are near Mount Hunter? +

The nearest schools to Mount Hunter are located in The Oaks (The Oaks Public School) and Picton (Picton High School and Picton Public School), both within a short drive.

What LGA is Mount Hunter in? +

Mount Hunter falls across two local government areas: Wollondilly Shire and Camden Council, both in the Macarthur Region of south-western NSW.

What is the median house price in Mount Hunter? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $983,000, down 34.5% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the population of Mount Hunter? +

Mount Hunter had a population of 749 at the 2021 Census.