Demographics

Muswellbrook is approximately 262.4 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Muswellbrook was 12075. The population is 51% male and 49% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Muswellbrook are $1400 to $1799. The most common weekly income bracket is $300 to $399 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $275 to $349.

Description

Muswellbrook is a town in the Upper Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia, about 243 km north of Sydney and 127 km north-west of Newcastle. Muswellbrook had an estimated urban population of 12,868 as at June 2015. Muswellbrook is predominantly known for coal mining and horse breeding, but has also developed a reputation for gourmet food and wine production. Located to the south of the Muswellbrook township are two coal fuelled power stations, Liddell and Bayswater.