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Muswellbrook, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Muswellbrook is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 16,000. Elevation: 538 ft (164 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,000 Population 9/sq mi density
538 ft Elevation 164 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$25,654 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$25,654 median income, 6.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$174,600 home value, $873/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population16,000
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,654
Per Capita$25,654
Unemployment6.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$174,600
Rent$873
Ownership60.9%
Housing Units6,400

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Population16,000
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Coordinates-32.2612°, 150.8901°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (558 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,654
Median Age35.0 years

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 16,000. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet (164 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Muswellbrook has a population of 16,000 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,772.9 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

16,000
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
1,772.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Muswellbrook vs Australia Average

The median household income in Muswellbrook is $25,654, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,654 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $493, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,520 business establishments.

Income: Muswellbrook vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,654
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,654
Avg Weekly Wage$493

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,520

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Muswellbrook is $174,600, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $873 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 60.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 6,400 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,600
38% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$873
25% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.9%
Owner-Occupied60.9%
Renter-Occupied39.1%
Housing Units6,400

Property Tax

Climate in Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 590 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 17.7° / 31.8° 59.2
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 17.6° / 31° 66.7
Mar 21.7°C / 71°F 14.9° / 28.5° 47.4
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.9° 31.4
May 14.6°C / 58°F 7.7° / 21.6° 35.5
Jun 12°C / 54°F 5.8° / 18.3° 37.8
Jul 11.1°C / 52°F 4.2° / 18° 39.5
Aug 12.2°C / 54°F 4.3° / 20.1° 33.2
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 7.8° / 22.9° 38.8
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 10.8° / 25.9° 47.3
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 13.5° / 28° 69.8
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 15.8° / 29.7° 83.8
Muswellbrook enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area1,772.9 sq mi (4,591.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-32.2612°N, 150.8901°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.74"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 84 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 51 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 17 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 15 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 18 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 13 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 21 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 134 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 66 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 10 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 102 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 18 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 13 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in Coldest
July 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
August 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in

Muswellbrook has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (1.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Muswellbrook

Institution Type Founded Website
Hunter Institute of TAFE University — Visit →
Scone TAFE College — —
TAFE College — —

Schools in Muswellbrook

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Richard Gill School — — — —
Muswellbrook High School — — — —
Muswellbrook Pre-School — — — —
Muswellbrook South Public School — — — —
Muswellbrook Public School — — — —
Saint James' Primary School — — — —
Pacific Brook Christian School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Muswellbrook

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Muswellbrook

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Denman and District Heritage Village
Scone Historical Museum

Libraries in Muswellbrook

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberdeen Library0.0
Denman Library0.0
Muswellbrook Library0.0
Scone Library0.0

Restaurants in Muswellbrook

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Old Teahouse

Cinemas in Muswellbrook

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Muswellbrook Cinima

Monuments in Muswellbrook

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Muswellbrook War Graves

Veterinaries in Muswellbrook

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pet Medical Muswellbrook

Train Stations in Muswellbrook

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Muswellbrook

Gas Stations in Muswellbrook

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
AU #790618278
AU #884062933
BP
Caltex
EG Australia
Mobil
Shell

Banks in Muswellbrook

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
Newcastle Permanent
Westpac

Gyms in Muswellbrook

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
Muswellbrook Pool Fitness Centre

Golf Courses in Muswellbrook

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Muswellbrook Golf Club

Airports Near Muswellbrook

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blackville Airport—Small Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Denman Farm Strip—Small Airport
Dochra Airfield—Small Airport
Elderslie Airport—Small Airport
Luskintyre Airfield—Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Middlebrook Station Scone Airstrip—Small Airport
Scone AirportNSOSmall Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip—Small Airport
Strowan—Small Airport
Wallabadah Airport—Small Airport
Warkworth Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Muswellbrook

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Muswellbrook Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Muswellbrook

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Alban's
St James
St Johns

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 Muswellbrook

What is the population of Muswellbrook?

Muswellbrook has a population of 16,000 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,772.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Muswellbrook expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,654, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,600 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Muswellbrook?

Muswellbrook enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

How is the job market in Muswellbrook?

The unemployment rate in Muswellbrook is 6.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $493. There are 1,520 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Muswellbrook?

The median home value in Muswellbrook is $174,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $873. The homeownership rate is 60.9%.

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