Upper Dartbrook
NSW 2336 • New South Wales
About Upper Dartbrook
Upper Dartbrook is a sprawling rural locality in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales, situated within the Upper Hunter Shire Council area near Aberdeen. Covering an expansive 224 square kilometres, the locality encompasses rugged terrain along the Liverpool Range foothills and the Dart Brook catchment, with a population of approximately 152 residents. The median household income of around $49,000 reflects the predominantly agricultural economy of the district, centred on cattle grazing and rural land holdings.
The Upper Hunter Valley landscape around Upper Dartbrook is defined by its deep rural heritage, with cattle and horse properties occupying the hillside terrain above the valley floor. The Dartbrook coal mine, located within the broader postcode area, has historically shaped local employment and community debate. Residents access services and schools in Aberdeen, approximately 15 kilometres to the south-east, or in Muswellbrook further down the valley. Upper Dartbrook is best suited to those seeking a remote rural lifestyle in one of New South Wales' most characterful pastoral regions.
Upper Dartbrook falls under postcode 2336 and is governed by the Upper Hunter Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hunter, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2336
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2336, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2336; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular service — Aberdeen (car required) ~20 min by car
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ New England Highway is the main arterial road; Aberdeen is the nearest service town
A car is essential for all daily needs in this remote rural locality; no local shops or services exist on-site
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Aberdeen Public School ICSEA 8906543 7271 Segenhoe St
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Segenhoe Street
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Rouchel Rd
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Upper Hunter Local Government Area, which contains Upper Dartbrook. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)