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Wingen

NSW 2337 • New South Wales

277
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
149.42 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricQuietSemi-Rural
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About Wingen

Wingen is a small village in the Upper Hunter Shire, situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales approximately 250 kilometres north of Sydney. The locality covers around 149 square kilometres of rural landscape and recorded a population of 277 at the 2021 Census. Located on the New England Highway near the town of Scone, Wingen is a quiet agricultural settlement with a close-knit community character and low-density housing typical of rural NSW.

Wingen is best known as the gateway to Burning Mountain Nature Reserve, home to what is believed to be the oldest burning coal seam in the world — an underground fire that has smouldered for thousands of years on Wanaruah Country. The name "Wingen" means "fire" in the local Wanaruah language, a testament to the area's deep Aboriginal heritage. Visitors and residents alike enjoy the walking tracks to the smoking vent, while the surrounding farmland and quiet New England Highway setting make it a peaceful rural retreat.

Wingen falls under postcode 2337 and is governed by the Upper Hunter Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2337
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Upper Hunter
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.97°, 151.08°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
149.42 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Wingen for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$550K
11 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2337

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2337, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,781
Median 2023–24
$57,077
▲ 22.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$91,150

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2337; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Scone / Tamworth / Sydney Varies

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
250 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Scone station for limited services
By Car (Peak)
3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 40 min

🛣️ Located on the New England Highway; primarily car-dependent

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Wingen is a small rural village with no significant commercial centre; a car is essential for all errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
277
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
208.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
152.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
291.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
6.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
256.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Upper Hunter →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wingen known for? +

Wingen is famous for Burning Mountain Nature Reserve, where an underground coal seam is believed to have been burning for thousands of years — one of the oldest natural underground fires in the world. The name "Wingen" itself means "fire" in the local Wanaruah language.

How far is Wingen from Sydney? +

Wingen is approximately 250 kilometres north of Sydney, making it around a 2 hour 40 minute to 3 hour drive via the New England Highway.

Does Wingen have public transport? +

Wingen has very limited public transport. There is no train service; the nearest station is Scone, approximately 20 km to the south. Regional coach services connect the area to Scone and Tamworth, but a car is essential for most travel.

What is the population of Wingen? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wingen has a population of 277 residents. It is a small rural village within the Upper Hunter Shire.

Is Wingen a good place to live? +

Wingen suits those who value quiet rural living, wide open spaces, and a strong connection to the natural environment. It is ideal for people who work locally or remotely, as urban amenities are a short drive to Scone or Tamworth.

What is the postcode for Wingen? +

The postcode for Wingen is 2337.

What is the median house price in Wingen? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $550,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Wingen a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wingen is part of the Upper Hunter 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.