Caerleon vs Mudgee
The verdict
Mudgee is more affordable, with a median house price of $719K versus $724K in Caerleon. Mudgee rates higher for liveability (69 vs 39). Mudgee is closer to the coast (176.9 km vs 180.7 km).
Scores
CaerleonMudgee
| Caerleon | Mudgee | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 59 |
| Transport | 35 | 64 |
| Education | 36 | 40 |
| Liveability | 39 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caerleon | Mudgee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 184 | 11,457 |
| Median age | 29 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,937 | $1,678 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.0% | 25.1% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 86.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Caerleon Moderate Growth · Mudgee Moderate Growth
Property
| Caerleon | Mudgee | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $724K | $719K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $496K |
| House price YoY | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Caerleon | Mudgee | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 543 | 157 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 96 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,087 | 646 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,130 | 7,253 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caerleon | Mudgee | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 935 |
Transport
| Caerleon | Mudgee | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Caerleon | Mudgee | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 25 |
| Parks | 1 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 180.7 km | 176.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 210.6 km | 206.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Caerleon | Mudgee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 184 | 11,457 |
| Estimated 2025 | 190 | 11,807 |
| Projected 2041 | 220 | 13,695 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | 0.76% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Caerleon or Mudgee?
Mudgee is more affordable, with a median house price of $719K versus $724K.
Which has better public transport, Caerleon or Mudgee?
Mudgee has the higher transport score (Caerleon 35/100 vs Mudgee 64/100).
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