Muswellbrook at a glance
Median house
$500,000
+14.3% year on year
Median unit
$310,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
12.3k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Muswellbrook.
The postcode for Muswellbrook is 2333 (NSW).
The median house price in Muswellbrook is $500,000.
Muswellbrook (2333) sits in the Singleton region of NSW. The median house here is $500,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +14.3% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Muswellbrook has roughly 12,272 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Muswellbrook scores 14/100 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, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Muswellbrook's population at 12,272, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,272
Median age
35
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $500,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $310,000, roughly 38% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+14.3%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. 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 $100,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Muswellbrook 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. Twelve-month growth is +14.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$500,000
+14.3% over the past year. Median unit price $310,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$500,000
+14.3% annual growth
$310,000
42
Average days to sell
12,272
Median age: 35
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.12% (median rent $300/wk against a $500,000 price tag). Units yield 5.20% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 38% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +14.3% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.12%
Based on $500,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.20%
Based on $310,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+14.3%
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 202659%
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 +14.3%/yr
2021
$256K
5-year change
+95%
2026
$500K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,938
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.
14
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Muswellbrook.
Local schools for Muswellbrook
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Government School Catchment
Muswellbrook South Public School
Muswellbrook High School
Muswellbrook Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Muswellbrook.
- What is the median house price in Muswellbrook?
- The median house price in Muswellbrook, NSW 2333 is $500,000. The median unit price is $310,000. Annual growth is +14.3%.
- What is the Muswellbrook postcode?
- Muswellbrook is in the 2333 postcode, in NSW, in the Singleton Council region.
- Where is Muswellbrook?
- Muswellbrook is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2333, in the Singleton Council region.
- What is the average rent in Muswellbrook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Muswellbrook?
- There are 6 schools serving Muswellbrook on this page, including Richard Gill School, Muswellbrook South Public School, Muswellbrook High School.
- How walkable is Muswellbrook?
- Muswellbrook has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Muswellbrook?
- Muswellbrook is close to Kayuga, Muscle Creek, Bengalla, Edderton, Mccullys Gap.
- What is the population of Muswellbrook?
- The population of Muswellbrook is approximately 12,272 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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