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Mudgee, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Mudgee is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 11,457. Elevation: 1,506 ft (459 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,457 Population 3/sq mi density
1,506 ft Elevation 459 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
29.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$26,195 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$26,195 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,457
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,195
Per Capita$26,195
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

C
Home Value$202,800
Rent$1,014
Ownership63.5%
Housing Units4,583

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation1,506 ft (459 m)
Population11,457
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,506 ft (459 m)
Coordinates-32.5943°, 149.5871°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation29.0 inches (737 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,195
Median Age36.0 years

About Mudgee

Mudgee is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 11,457. The city sits at an elevation of 1,506 feet (459 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Mudgee has a population of 11,457 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 3,392.2 square miles. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,457
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below Australia avg
3,392.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mudgee vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mudgee is $26,195, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,195 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $504, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,088 business establishments.

Income: Mudgee vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,195
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,195
Avg Weekly Wage$504

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,088

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mudgee is $202,800, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 63.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,583 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$202,800
28% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.5%
Owner-Occupied63.5%
Renter-Occupied36.5%
Housing Units4,583

Property Tax

Climate in Mudgee

Mudgee has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.2°C), the coldest is Jul (7.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 626 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 16.6° / 31.7° 66.6
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 15.9° / 29.8° 65.7
Mar 20°C / 68°F 12.9° / 27.1° 59.2
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 8.2° / 23.3° 35.9
May 11.2°C / 52°F 3.9° / 18.6° 35.7
Jun 8.8°C / 48°F 2.5° / 15.1° 46.7
Jul 7.9°C / 46°F 1.2° / 14.6° 46.3
Aug 8.9°C / 48°F 1.5° / 16.3° 32.2
Sep 12.1°C / 54°F 4.4° / 19.8° 43.3
Oct 15.7°C / 60°F 7.9° / 23.5° 46.6
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 11.5° / 26.8° 73.7
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 14° / 29.4° 73.8
Mudgee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,506 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,506 ft (459 m)
Area3,392.2 sq mi (8,785.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-32.5943°N, 149.5871°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 138 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 113 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 113 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 110 km
Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 120 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 117 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 109 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 47 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 149 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 108 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 107 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 123 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 118 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
March 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
November 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in

Mudgee has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Mudgee

Institution Type Founded Website
Mudgee TAFE College Ulan Road Campus College - ,

Schools in Mudgee

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mudgee High School - - - -
Cudgegong Valley Public School - - - -
Mudgee Public School - - - -
Saint Matthews Catholic School - - - -
St Matthews Catholic School Secondary Campus - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mudgee

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mudgee

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gulgong Holtermann Museum
Gulgong Pioneers Museum
Henry Lawson Centre
Mudgee Museum & Historical Society
Robert Stein Motorcycle Museum

Libraries in Mudgee

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gulgong Library0.0
Mudgee Library0.0

Hotels in Mudgee

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cobb & Co Court
Evanslea Luxury Boutique Accommodation
Hangar House
Oriental Hotel
Parklands Resort & Conference Centre
Parkview Hotel
The Clairfield Hotel
The Farmhouse at Blue Wren

Restaurants in Mudgee

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cade
Church St Eatery
Eltons
Gigi's Restaurant
Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant
Isabella's Trattoria
Kaisun
My Thai
Ori Kitchen
Pipeclay Pumphouse
Rajarani Indian Restaurant
The Meals on Wheels
Vine Restaurant & Bar

Cafes in Mudgee

17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alby & Esthers
Butchers Shop Cafe
Byron Perry Cafe
Cafe 2850
Market St Cafe
Mr X
Mud Caff
Mudgee Bakery & Cafe
Mudgee Corner Store
Mudgee Honey Haven
OCo & The Juice
Outside The Square Cafe
Simply Fresh
Squeeze Juice Bar
The Coffee House - at Parkview
The Dancing Goat Cafe
Warakirri by Indigiearth

Theatres in Mudgee

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Regent Theatre

Veterinaries in Mudgee

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Church Street Vet Hospital
Mudgee Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in Mudgee

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
BP
Busy Bee Petrol and Car Wash
HC Morgan Service Station
Shell
Shell

Banks in Mudgee

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Newcastle Permanent
St.George
Westpac

Gyms in Mudgee

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

5DEG Fitness Gym
Countryfit Gym
F45 Training
Mudgee Yoga Centre

Golf Courses in Mudgee

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mudgee Golf Club

Breweries in Mudgee

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Small Batch Brewery and Hop Farm

Stadiums & Teams in Mudgee

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mudgee

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mudgee AirportDGEMedium Airport
bungebah airfield-Small Airport
Cassilis Rotherw Airport-Small Airport
Grange View homestead airfield-Small Airport
Gulgong Aero Park Airport-Small Airport
Limekilns airfield-Small Airport
Rylstone Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wellington Airport-Small Airport
Wyaldra Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mudgee

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mudgee Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mudgee

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Frontline Christian Church
John the Baptist
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Mudgee Baptist Church
OneLife Church
Saint Paul's Presbyterian Church
St Mary's

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mudgee

What is the population of Mudgee?

Mudgee has a population of 11,457 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 3,392.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mudgee expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,195, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $202,800 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mudgee?

Mudgee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches.

How is the job market in Mudgee?

Mudgee has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $504. There are 1,088 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mudgee?

The median home value in Mudgee is $202,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,014. The homeownership rate is 63.5%.

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