Mudgee
NSW 2850 · Mid-Western Regional
11,457 (2021) → 11,807 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mudgee is a moderate growth suburb in Mid-Western Regional, NSW 2850, about 207km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $719K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 177km inland. Mudgee has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 60/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2850 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.11%), New Zealand (0.92%), Philippines (0.54%), India (0.43%), Nepal (0.41%)
Top languages: Nepali (0.44%), Punjabi (0.4%), Tagalog (0.32%), Spanish (0.25%), Mandarin (0.21%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 963 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cudgegong Valley Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 951
- Mudgee High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 928
- Mudgee Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 925
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Matthews Catholic School MudgeeCombined · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1022
- St Matthews Catholic School - Secondary CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.5km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mudgee
Is Mudgee safe?
Mudgee has a residential safety score of 60/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,253 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mudgee?
In Mudgee, the median house price is $719K and the median unit price is $496K. Median weekly house rent is $630.
How far is Mudgee from Sydney CBD?
Mudgee is about 206.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Mudgee?
Mudgee has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 935 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mudgee?
Mudgee has a transport score of 64/100, including 2 train stations.