| Muswellbrook New South Wales | |
|---|---|
 Hope City Church | |
  Muswellbrook | |
| Coordinates | 32°15′56″S 150°53′19″E / 32.26556°S 150.88861°E |
| Population | 16,000 (2021)[1] |
| Established | 1833 |
| Postcode(s) | 2333 |
| Elevation | 220 m (722 ft) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Muswellbrook Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Upper Hunter |
| Federal division(s) | Hunter |
Muswellbrook (/ˈmʌsəlbrʊk/ MUSS-əl-bruuk[2]) is a town in the Upper Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia,[3] about 243 km (151 mi) north of Sydney and 127 km (79 mi) north-west of Newcastle.
Geologically, Muswellbrook is situated in the northern parts of the Sydney basin, bordering the New England region.[4]
The area is predominantly known for coal mining and horse breeding, but has also developed a reputation for gourmet food and wine production. As of the 2021 census Muswellbrook has a population of 12,272.[5] Located to the south of the Muswellbrook township are two coal fuelled power stations, Liddell and Bayswater. They were commissioned in 1973 and mid 1980s respectively and employ approximately 500 people from the area.
- ^ "3218.0 – Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2017-18: Population Estimates by Significant Urban Area, 2008 to 2018". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019. Estimated resident population, 30 June 2018.
- ^ "Muswellbrook Local Court". YouTube. 15 January 2014. Archived from the original on 22 December 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Muswellbrook". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 26 March 2009.
- ^ "untitled image". New South Wales Department of Primary Industries. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- ^ "2021 Muswellbrook, Census Community Profiles | Australian Bureau of Statistics". www.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
