Upper Rouchel at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
73
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Upper Rouchel.
The postcode for Upper Rouchel is 2336 (NSW).
Upper Rouchel (2336) sits in the Muswellbrook region of NSW.
Upper Rouchel has roughly 73 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Upper 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Rouchel's population at 73, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (40% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
73
Median age
51
Family households
67%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$190/wk
Owner occupied
40%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
73
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Upper Rouchel.
Local schools for Upper Rouchel
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Belltrees Public School
Aberdeen Public School
Scone High School
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Frequently asked
About Upper Rouchel.
- What is the Upper Rouchel postcode?
- Upper Rouchel is in the 2336 postcode, in NSW, in the Muswellbrook Shire Council region.
- Where is Upper Rouchel?
- Upper Rouchel is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2336, in the Muswellbrook Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Rouchel?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $190.
- What schools are in Upper Rouchel?
- There are 16 schools serving Upper Rouchel on this page, including Belltrees Public School, Aberdeen Public School, St Joseph's Catholic College.
- How walkable is Upper Rouchel?
- Upper Rouchel has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Rouchel?
- Upper Rouchel is close to Rouchel, Rouchel Brook, Gundy, Belltrees, Glenbawn.
- What is the population of Upper Rouchel?
- The population of Upper Rouchel is approximately 73 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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