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Mudgee

NSW 2850 • Rest of NSW

11,457
Population (2021)
$40,300
Median Income
33.67 km²
Area
522m
Elevation
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About Mudgee

Mudgee has evolved from country town to wine tourism destination, set in the central west about 270 kilometres from Sydney. This regional centre of roughly 11,500 residents combines genuine rural character with a growing food and wine scene. The main street features heritage architecture and an increasing array of quality restaurants and boutiques.

The surrounding wine region draws weekend visitors, but Mudgee retains authentic country charm. Families and tree-changers are attracted by the combination of lifestyle, affordability, and genuine community. The climate suits cool-climate wines and the people who make them - there's a creative, entrepreneurial energy mixing with established farming families. It's sophisticated country living without pretension.

Mudgee falls under postcode 2850 and is governed by Mid-Western Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dubbo electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2850
Urban Area
Mudgee
LGA
Mid-Western Regional
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Dubbo
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.61°, 149.57°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
33.67 km²
Elevation
522m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Church Street Mudgee 2850 NSW
  • Woolworths
    88 Mortimer Street Mudgee 2850 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 8 heritage-listed places in or near Mudgee, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Presbytery, Convent & Hall
13 Church Street Mudgee • SHR #00685
Mudgee Post Office & Quarters
80 Market Street Mudgee • SHR #01314
Gold Mining Water Race
Old Hargraves Road, Windeyer • SHR #01447
Quartz Roasting Pits Complex
10km North Hill End • SHR #01006
Binnawee Homestead and Outbuildings
111 Lester's Lane Mudgee • SHR #01780
Mudgee Railway Station, yard and locomotive yard
Wallerawang-Gwabegar railway, Mudgee • SHR #01204
Mudgee Town Hall
64 Market Street Mudgee • SHR #00464
Regent Theatre
5-7 Church Street, Mudgee • SHR #2035

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,923
Census 2021
11,457
▲ 4.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,396
Income 2021
$40,300
▲ 24.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,856
Born Overseas 968

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 242
  • 2. New Zealand 105
  • 3. Philippines 62
  • 4. India 49
  • 5. Nepal 47
  • 6. South Africa 34
  • 7. Germany 26
  • 8. Netherlands 25
  • 9. United States 25
  • 10. Ireland 22
  • 11. Scotland 21
  • 12. China 20
  • 13. Bangladesh 19
  • 14. Thailand 17
  • 15. Canada 16

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 5,013
English 4,985
Irish 1,449
Scottish 1,082
Australian Aboriginal 819
German 491
Italian 181
Dutch 171
Filipino 89
New Zealander 86

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,559
Both parents born in Australia
1,208
Both parents born overseas
1,004
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.8%
No Religion
38.2%
Hinduism
0.6%
Buddhism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.4%
Islam
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
832 (7.3%)
5-14 years
1,585 (13.8%)
15-19 years
634 (5.5%)
20-24 years
613 (5.4%)
25-34 years
1,688 (14.7%)
35-44 years
1,423 (12.4%)
45-54 years
1,306 (11.4%)
55-64 years
1,245 (10.9%)
65-74 years
1,038 (9.1%)
75-84 years
761 (6.6%)
85+ years
331 (2.9%)

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