NSW · Mid-Western Regional Council
Mudgee, NSW, 2850
Desirability index
72.4/100
How this score is calculated#254 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Mudgee is a mid-sized suburb in the Mid-Western Regional area, home to around 11,457 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,374 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+1%), roughly 119.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $620 (flats $420, houses $630), 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 11,457
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,678
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 629 of 4,984
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 59.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 348 / 546 / 49
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $420
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $630
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 210
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,374
- Against the person
- 459
- Against property
- 452
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 119.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 25 residents
- State safety percentile
- 10.7th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +1.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order107
- Breach Bail Conditions86
- Domestic Violence Related Assault102
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment183
- Malicious Damage To Property142
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 939.5
- Cudgegong Valley Public SchoolPrimary
- Mudgee High SchoolSecondary
- Mudgee Public SchoolPrimary
- St Matthews Catholic School MudgeeCombined
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
312 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bruce Rd At Waterworks Rd
- Lawson St After Mortimer St
- Lisbon Rd At Oporto Rd
- Mudgee District Hospital, Church St
- Robertson St Opp Vera Ct
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
733 planning-related records
2026· 63 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure23 REDBANK ROAD MUDGEE 2850Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport81 LEWIS STREET MUDGEE 2850On Exhibition
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 HENRY BAYLY DRIVE MUDGEE 2850Under Assessment
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Shop13 19-41 CHURCH STREET MUDGEE 2850On Exhibition
- Demolition; Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading34-42 INGLIS STREET MUDGEE 2850On Exhibition
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation25 MADEIRA ROAD MUDGEE 2850On Exhibition
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Hours of operation and trading32 INGLIS STREET MUDGEE 2850On Exhibition
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation66 COX STREET MUDGEE 2850Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)7 INDUSTRIAL AVENUE MUDGEE 2850Under Assessment
- Demolition; Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Serviced apartment38 PERRY STREET MUDGEE 2850Under Assessment
- Subdivision81 LEWIS STREET MUDGEE 2850Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure100 MORTIMER STREET MUDGEE 2850Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station20 INDUSTRIAL AVENUE MUDGEE 2850Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 DUNNACHIE STREET MUDGEE 2850Determined
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia88 Church Street, Mudgee NSW 2850Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached); Dual occupancy (detached)13 COOK PLACE MUDGEE 2850Under Assessment
- Demolition; Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 PERRY STREET MUDGEE 2850Under Assessment
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure24 PERRY STREET MUDGEE 2850Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation39 DENISON STREET MUDGEE 2850Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 WOODSIDE CLOSE MUDGEE 2850Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure111 LEWIS STREET MUDGEE 2850Determined
- Subdivision28 BANJO PATERSON AVENUE MUDGEE 2850Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences19 ROBERT JONES STREET MUDGEE 2850Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure218 ROBERTSON ROAD MUDGEE 2850Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure90 SAWPIT ROAD MUDGEE 2850Determined
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop; Neighbourhood shop96 CHURCH STREET MUDGEE 2850Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space7 CATLEEN CRESCENT MUDGEE 2850Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Small bar; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia36 CHURCH STREET MUDGEE 2850Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Small bar; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Amusement centre79 MARKET STREET MUDGEE 2850Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Infrastructure73 COX STREET MUDGEE 2850Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia130 CHURCH STREET MUDGEE 2850Determined
- Subdivision50 SPRING ROAD MUDGEE 2850Under Assessment
- Subdivision2 110-112 CHURCH STREET MUDGEE 2850Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Privacy screens42 SALEYARDS LANE MUDGEE 2850Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Residential Accommodation65 INGLIS STREET MUDGEE 2850Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support40 MARSKELL CIRCUIT MUDGEE 2850Determined
- Subdivision5 COSTIGAN COURT MUDGEE 2850Determined
- Subdivision89 BELLEVUE ROAD MUDGEE 2850Under Assessment
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure45 GEORGE STREET MUDGEE 2850Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Caravan park22 SHORT STREET MUDGEE 2850Under Assessment
2025· 105 proposals
105 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 101 proposals
101 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 141 proposals
141 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 203 proposals
203 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 120 proposals
120 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Church St after Madeira RdBus stop
- Church St opp Little LearnersBus stop
- Dewhurst Dr at Avisford CtBus stop
- Dewhurst Dr opp Norman RdBus stop
- Henry Bayly Dr opp Dewhurst DrBus stop
- Redbank Rd after Bawden RdBus stop
- Southside Shopping Centre, Oporto RdBus stop
- Kiddie AcademyChildcare
26 Melton Road
- Mudgee Little LearnersChildcare
272 Church Street
- South Mudgee SurgeryMedical clinic
9 Oporto Road
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
21 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Blackman ParkPark
- Cahill ParkPark
- Chapman ParkPark
- Collyer ParkPark
- Community ParkPark
- Dewhurst ReservePark
- Interact ParkPark
- Jubilee Sports ComplexPark
- Lawson Park extensionPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 4
- Emergency department
- On site
- Cudgegong Chiropracticalternative
- Mudgee District Hospitalhospital
- Mudgee Physiophysiotherapist
- South Mudgee SurgeryOporto Roaddoctor
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
5 state heritage places
- Mudgee Post Office & Quarters80 Market Street MudgeeSHR
- Mudgee Railway Station, yard and locomotive yardWallerawang-Gwabegar railway, MudgeeSHR
- Mudgee Town Hall64 Market Street MudgeeSHR
- Regent Theatre5-7 Church Street, MudgeeSHR
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Presbytery, Convent & Hall13 Church Street MudgeeSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Kiddie AcademyMelton Roadchildcare
- Mudgee Little LearnersChurch Streetchildcare
- Mudgee Preschoolkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 29
- Parks (OSM)
- 26
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 72.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #254 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bruce Rd At Waterworks Rdtransport
- Lawson St After Mortimer Sttransport
- Lisbon Rd At Oporto Rdtransport
- Mudgee District Hospital, Church Sttransport
- Robertson St Opp Vera Cttransport
- Kiddie AcademychildcareMelton Roadchildcare
- Mudgee Little LearnerschildcareChurch Streetchildcare
- Mudgee Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
- Mudgee Post Office & Quartersheritage80 Market Street MudgeeSHR
- Mudgee Railway Station, yard and locomotive yardheritageWallerawang-Gwabegar railway, MudgeeSHR
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed