Muswellbrook Shire Council

Rouchel

NSW2336

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

137

Median age: 46

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

4

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Against justice procedures2 (50.0%)
Theft1 (25.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1 (25.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Rouchel.

Local schools for Rouchel

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Government School Catchment

Belltrees Public School

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Aberdeen Public School

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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.

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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