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Obanvale

NSW 2330 • New South Wales

27
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
3.15 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Obanvale

Obanvale is a tiny rural locality in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, situated near Denman approximately 35 kilometres north-west of Muswellbrook and 65 kilometres from Singleton. Covering just over 3 square kilometres, it is one of the smallest named localities in the area, with a 2021 Census population of approximately 27 people. The locality sits in the upper Hunter Valley, a landscape characterised by rural grazing land, vineyards, and the rolling hills of the Hunter ranges.

Obanvale is surrounded by the agricultural heritage of the Hunter Valley, a region renowned for its thoroughbred horse studs, wine production, and historic pastoral estates. Residents have access to the amenities of nearby Denman, a heritage-listed town famous as the 'Capital of the Upper Hunter', which offers shops, schools, a hotel, and community facilities. The broader region provides easy access to wine country, historic homesteads, and the World Heritage-listed Wollemi National Park to the south. Life here is distinctly rural, attracting those who value wide open spaces, agricultural lifestyle, and proximity to one of Australia's great wine regions.

Obanvale falls under postcode 2330 and is governed by the Singleton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Macquarie, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2330
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Singleton
Federal Electorate
Macquarie
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.76°, 150.97°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
3.15 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2330

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2330, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$53,000
Median 2023–24
$61,393
▲ 15.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$82,264

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2330; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Hunter Valley Buses — Muswellbrook / Denman 20-40 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
230 km
By Train
No direct train; nearest station is Muswellbrook (~35 km south) on the Hunter Line
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2 hr 30 min to Sydney CBD via New England Highway and Hunter Expressway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2 hr 15 min to Sydney CBD

🛣️ Car essential; Muswellbrook station offers Hunter Line trains to Sydney Central (approx. 2.5 hrs by train)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Very small rural locality with no services or footpaths; all travel requires a vehicle; nearest services in Denman or Muswellbrook

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
27
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
257.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 4.7%
Motor vehicle theft
280.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
390 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
11.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
253.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.0%
View all 62 offence types for Singleton →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Obanvale NSW located? +

Obanvale is a small rural locality in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, situated near Denman, approximately 35 km north-west of Muswellbrook.

What is near Obanvale NSW? +

Obanvale is close to the town of Denman, a heritage-listed town known as the Capital of the Upper Hunter. The broader region includes Hunter Valley wine country, thoroughbred horse studs, and Wollemi National Park.

What is the population of Obanvale NSW? +

Obanvale had a population of approximately 27 people in the 2021 Census.

How do I get from Obanvale to Sydney? +

The most practical route from Obanvale to Sydney is by car, travelling approximately 230 km via Denman, Muswellbrook, and the Hunter Expressway, taking around 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive to Muswellbrook station and take the Hunter Line train to Sydney Central, which takes approximately 2.5 hours.

Is Obanvale a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Obanvale is part of the Singleton 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.

What is the population of Obanvale? +

Obanvale had a population of 27 at the 2021 Census.