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Mount Rivers

NSW 2311 • New South Wales

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
31.93 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Mount Rivers

Mount Rivers is a small rural locality in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, situated approximately 230 kilometres north of Sydney near the town of Scone in the Upper Hunter. The locality covers around 32 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area occupies the Liverpool Ranges foothills, characterised by rolling grazing country and horse studs typical of the Upper Hunter.

Scone, approximately 15 kilometres to the south-east, is Australia's horse capital and provides a hospital, schools, shops, and a rail station on the Main North Line. The Upper Hunter Valley is world-renowned for thoroughbred horse breeding, coal mining, and the scenic Moonan Gorge country. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Mount Rivers.

Mount Rivers falls under postcode 2311 and is governed by the Dungog Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2311
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Dungog
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.34°, 151.52°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
31.93 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2311

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2311 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$40,858
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,693

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2311; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Scone
15 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
230 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Scone (approx. 15 km) to Sydney; approx. 3.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
3–4 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hours

🛣️ New England Highway provides road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is needed for all errands to Scone.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Dungog Local Government Area, which contains Mount Rivers. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
80.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
121.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
151.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
131.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Dungog →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Rivers known for? +

Mount Rivers is a rural locality near Scone in the Upper Hunter Valley, surrounded by thoroughbred horse studs and grazing properties in one of Australia's premier equine regions.

How far is Mount Rivers from Sydney CBD? +

Mount Rivers is approximately 230 kilometres north of Sydney CBD, around 3 to 4 hours by road via the New England Highway.

Does Mount Rivers have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Mount Rivers. NSW TrainLink trains operate from Scone station (approximately 15 km south-east) to Sydney.

What is the population of Mount Rivers? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mount Rivers has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small rural locality near Scone in the Upper Hunter.

Is Mount Rivers a good place to live? +

Mount Rivers suits those involved in horse breeding or grazing in the Upper Hunter Valley, with Scone providing local services and NSW TrainLink rail access to Sydney.

What is the postcode for Mount Rivers? +

The postcode for Mount Rivers, NSW is 2311.

Is Mount Rivers a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mount Rivers is part of the Dungog 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.