Muscle Creek, NSW 2333

Singleton CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2333

Updated

Median house price

$927,500

-1.9% over the past year.

Median of 6 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Muscle Creek at a glance

Median unit
$240,480
Weekly rent
$580
Houses · units $363
Population
313
Median age 38

Prices: Median of 6 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2333), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Muscle Creek

Houses change hands at $927,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (6 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $240,480, roughly 74% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-1.9%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.

For sellers

With 12-month growth at -1.9%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $186,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Muscle Creek on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2333)

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What to know about Muscle Creek

Muscle Creek (2333) sits in the Singleton region of NSW. The median house here is $927,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -1.9% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).

Muscle Creek has roughly 313 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Muscle Creek 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.

Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 693 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government secondary, 1 independent.

Schools in Muscle Creek

Schools serving Muscle Creek: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Muswellbrook High School

7-12Co-edGovernment
Catchment

Non-government schools

Richard Gill School

K-5Co-edIndependent
Catchment

© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Muscle Creek's population at 313, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (93% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
93%
Lone person
10%
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
7%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.25% (median rent $580/wk against a $927,500 price tag). Units yield 7.85% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (7%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
3.25%
On the $927,500 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
7.85%
On the $240,480 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
-1.9%

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

5 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3 (60.0%)
Assault1 (20.0%)
Sexual offences1 (20.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
693 mm
Hottest month, avg max
31.0°C
Coldest month, avg min
4.2°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Muscle Creek

What is the median house price in Muscle Creek?
The median house price in Muscle Creek, NSW 2333 is $927,500 (median of 6 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is -1.9%.
How much is my house worth in Muscle Creek?
A useful starting point is the Muscle Creek median house price of $927,500 (units $240,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Muscle Creek a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Muscle Creek is 3.3%: the median weekly house rent is $580 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2333), June 2026) against the median house price of $927,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 1.9% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Muscle Creek is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Muscle Creek postcode?
Muscle Creek is in the 2333 postcode, in NSW, in the Singleton Council region.
Where is Muscle Creek?
Muscle Creek is a suburb in the Singleton Council area, NSW 2333.
What is the average rent in Muscle Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $363.
What schools are in Muscle Creek?
There are 2 schools serving Muscle Creek on this page, including Richard Gill School, Muswellbrook High School.
How walkable is Muscle Creek?
Muscle Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Muscle Creek?
Muscle Creek is close to Hebden, Muswellbrook, Mccullys Gap, Bowmans Creek, Kayuga.
What is the population of Muscle Creek?
The population of Muscle Creek is approximately 313 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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