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Piambong

NSW 2850 • New South Wales

157
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
229.81 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Piambong

Piambong is a small rural locality in the Mid-Western Regional Council area of New South Wales, situated in the rolling hills and farmland to the south-west of Mudgee. Covering approximately 230 square kilometres of agricultural land, the locality had a recorded population of 157 people in the 2021 Census. Piambong is known for its pastoral farming character, with sheep and cattle grazing across broad rural properties typical of the Mudgee hinterland.

The lifestyle in Piambong revolves around rural and agricultural pursuits, with residents typically farming or working in nearby Mudgee, approximately 20 kilometres to the north-east. The area offers a quiet, private rural retreat with little traffic and wide open spaces, popular with landholders and hobby farmers. Mudgee provides all essential services including schools, medical facilities, and the well-regarded Mudgee wine region's cellar doors.

Piambong 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
229.81 km²
Population Density
1 /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

Commute to Mudgee

Distance
20 km
By Train
No local rail — Mudgee is served by NSW TrainLink coaches from Sydney (Lithgow connection)
By Car (Peak)
20-25 min to Mudgee
By Car (Off-Peak)
20 min to Mudgee

🛣️ Sydney is approximately 3.5 hours drive via Bathurst. Car is essential for all daily needs.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Deeply rural locality with no footpaths or public transport

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
157
▲ 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 Piambong. 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

Where is Piambong NSW? +

Piambong is a rural locality approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Mudgee in the Mid-Western region of New South Wales.

What is the population of Piambong? +

Piambong had a population of 157 residents at the 2021 Census, making it a small rural community.

What is Piambong known for? +

Piambong is a pastoral farming locality known for sheep and cattle grazing, set in the rural hinterland south-west of Mudgee in the NSW Central Tablelands.

How far is Piambong from Mudgee? +

Piambong is approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Mudgee, about 20-25 minutes by car.

Is Piambong a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Piambong 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.