Rouchel at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
137
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Rouchel.
The postcode for Rouchel is 2336 (NSW).
Rouchel (2336) sits in the Muswellbrook region of NSW.
Rouchel has roughly 137 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Rouchel 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rouchel's population at 137, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
137
Median age
46
Family households
74%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$343/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
137
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
Education
Schools in Rouchel.
Local schools for Rouchel
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Government School Catchment
Belltrees Public School
Aberdeen Public School
Scone High School
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Frequently asked
About Rouchel.
- What is the Rouchel postcode?
- Rouchel is in the 2336 postcode, in NSW, in the Muswellbrook Shire Council region.
- Where is Rouchel?
- Rouchel is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2336, in the Muswellbrook Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rouchel?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $343.
- What schools are in Rouchel?
- There are 15 schools serving Rouchel on this page, including Belltrees Public School, Aberdeen Public School, St Joseph's Catholic College.
- How walkable is Rouchel?
- Rouchel has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rouchel?
- Rouchel is close to Upper Rouchel, Rouchel Brook, Davis Creek, Bowmans Creek, Belltrees.
- What is the population of Rouchel?
- The population of Rouchel is approximately 137 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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