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Warkworth

NSW 2330 • New South Wales

42
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
137.35 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralMining TownAffordable
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About Warkworth

Warkworth is a small rural locality in the Singleton Council area of the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, situated approximately 22 kilometres west of Singleton and 90 kilometres north-west of Newcastle. The locality covers around 137 square kilometres and has a very small population of approximately 42 residents, reflecting its character as a scattered farming and mining community rather than a defined township. The area is closely associated with the coal mining industry, with large open-cut operations in the surrounding region shaping employment and land use over recent decades. The Warkworth Post Office, which operated from 1863 to 1968, is a reminder of the locality's longer pastoral history.

Life in Warkworth is quiet and rural, shaped by the pastoral and mining industries that dominate the Upper Hunter. The nearby Singleton township provides access to schools, supermarkets, medical services, and employment, while the Hunter Valley's famous wine country and tourist trails are within easy reach. The locality borders the Bulga district to the south and is surrounded by a mix of cropping land, grazing properties, and mine lease areas. For those who value seclusion, large landholdings, and proximity to the economic activity of Singleton, Warkworth offers a rugged and authentic slice of rural New South Wales.

Warkworth 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
137.35 km²
Population Density
0 /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

Nearest Train Stations

Singleton Station
22 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Local school bus services — Singleton 30–40 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
222 km
By Train
~3 hrs via NSW TrainLink Hunter Line from Singleton
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hrs via New England Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
2–2.5 hrs

🛣️ Drive to Singleton for rail access; New England Highway nearby

Walkability Car-Dependent

Scattered rural locality; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
42
▲ 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 Warkworth. 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 Warkworth NSW? +

Warkworth is a rural locality in the Singleton Council area of the Hunter Valley, approximately 22 km west of Singleton, 90 km north-west of Newcastle, and 222 km north of Sydney.

What is Warkworth known for? +

Warkworth is closely associated with open-cut coal mining in the Upper Hunter Valley. The area has a long pastoral history dating back to the 1860s when a post office served the local farming community.

What LGA is Warkworth in? +

Warkworth falls within the Singleton Council local government area of New South Wales.

Is there a train near Warkworth? +

The nearest train station is Singleton, approximately 22 km away, served by NSW TrainLink Hunter Line services to Newcastle and Sydney.

What is the population of Warkworth NSW? +

Warkworth had a very small population of approximately 42 residents according to the 2021 Census, reflecting its nature as a scattered rural locality rather than a township.

Is Warkworth a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Warkworth 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 Warkworth? +

Warkworth had a population of 42 at the 2021 Census.