Muscle Creek vs Muswellbrook
The verdict
Muswellbrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $574K versus $1.01M in Muscle Creek. Muscle Creek rates higher for education (38 vs 25). Muswellbrook rates higher for transport (69 vs 0). Muscle Creek is closer to the coast (98.0 km vs 104.8 km).
Scores
Muscle CreekMuswellbrook
| Muscle Creek | Muswellbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 52 |
| Transport | 0 | 69 |
| Education | 38 | 25 |
| Liveability | 22 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Muscle Creek | Muswellbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 313 | 12,272 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,083 | $1,603 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.1% | 15.6% |
| Born in Australia | 93.0% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Muscle Creek Stable · Muswellbrook Stable
Property
| Muscle Creek | Muswellbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $574K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $346K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 8.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Muscle Creek | Muswellbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 7 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 603 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 301 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 1,263 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 639 | 15,792 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Muscle Creek | Muswellbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 7 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 918 |
See the full school list on each profile: Muscle Creek · Muswellbrook
Transport
| Muscle Creek | Muswellbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 69 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.1 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Muscle Creek | Muswellbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 98.0 km | 104.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 178.5 km | 175.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.3 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Muscle Creek | Muswellbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 313 | 12,272 |
| Estimated 2025 | 327 | 12,481 |
| Projected 2041 | 343 | 13,096 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.10% | 0.42% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Muscle Creek or Muswellbrook?
Muswellbrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $574K versus $1.01M.
Which has better public transport, Muscle Creek or Muswellbrook?
Muswellbrook has the higher transport score (Muscle Creek 0/100 vs Muswellbrook 69/100).
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