Mudgee at a glance
Median house
$697,500
+2.4% year on year
Median unit
$510,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
11.5k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Mudgee.
The postcode for Mudgee is 2850 (NSW).
The median house price in Mudgee is $697,500.
Mudgee (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW. The median house here is $697,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.4% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Mudgee has roughly 11,457 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mudgee scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mudgee's population at 11,457, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,457
Median age
36
Family households
68%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $697,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $510,000, roughly 27% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.4%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $140,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Mudgee on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$697,500
+2.4% over the past year. Median unit price $510,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
$697,500
+2.4% annual growth
$510,000
42
Average days to sell
11,457
Median age: 36
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.68% (median rent $360/wk against a $697,500 price tag). Units yield 3.67% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 35% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.68%
Based on $697,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.67%
Based on $510,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+2.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202662%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +2.4%/yr
2021
$620K
5-year change
+13%
2026
$698K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
999
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mudgee.
Local schools for Mudgee
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Government School Catchment
Cudgegong Valley Public School
Mudgee High School
Mudgee Public School
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Frequently asked
About Mudgee.
- What is the median house price in Mudgee?
- The median house price in Mudgee, NSW 2850 is $697,500. The median unit price is $510,000. Annual growth is +2.4%.
- What is the Mudgee postcode?
- Mudgee is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Mudgee?
- Mudgee is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2850, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mudgee?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Mudgee?
- There are 4 schools serving Mudgee on this page, including Cudgegong Valley Public School, Mudgee High School, Mudgee Public School.
- How walkable is Mudgee?
- Mudgee has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mudgee?
- Mudgee is close to Glen Ayr, Putta Bucca, Caerleon, Milroy, Burrundulla.
- What is the population of Mudgee?
- The population of Mudgee is approximately 11,457 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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