Muswellbrook, NSW 2333

Singleton CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2333

Updated

Median house price

$582,750

+14.3% over the past year.

Median of 368 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Muswellbrook at a glance

Median unit
$310,000
Weekly rent
$580
Houses · units $363
Population
12.3k
Median age 35

Prices: Median of 368 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2333), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Muswellbrook

Houses change hands at $582,750 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (368 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $310,000, roughly 47% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+14.3%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.

For sellers

Twelve-month growth is +14.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $117,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Muswellbrook 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 Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook (2333) sits in the Singleton region of NSW. The median house here is $582,750, 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.

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.

Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 637 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in Muswellbrook

Schools serving Muswellbrook: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Muswellbrook South Public School

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Muswellbrook High School

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Muswellbrook Public School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
14/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
50/100

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

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put 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.

Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
38%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.18% (median rent $580/wk against a $582,750 price tag). Units yield 6.09% 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, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
5.18%
On the $582,750 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
6.09%
On the $310,000 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
+14.3%

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

962 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft257 (26.7%)
Against justice procedures179 (18.6%)
Assault119 (12.4%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment115 (12.0%)
Malicious damage to property91 (9.5%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
637 mm
Hottest month, avg max
31.8°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 Muswellbrook

What is the median house price in Muswellbrook?
The median house price in Muswellbrook, NSW 2333 is $582,750 (median of 368 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $310,000. Annual growth is +14.3%.
How much is my house worth in Muswellbrook?
A useful starting point is the Muswellbrook median house price of $582,750 (units $310,000). 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 Muswellbrook a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Muswellbrook is 5.2%: the median weekly house rent is $580 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2333), June 2026) against the median house price of $582,750 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 14.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Muswellbrook 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 Muswellbrook postcode?
Muswellbrook is in the 2333 postcode, in NSW, in the Singleton Council region.
Where is Muswellbrook?
Muswellbrook is a suburb in the Singleton Council area, NSW 2333.
What is the average rent in Muswellbrook?
The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $363.
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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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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