2023 Mid-Western Region Snapshot

Mid-Western Region
Snapshot
2023
QUICK FACT
GUIDE
The Mid-Western Region is renowned for its elegant country charm, fine dining, picturesque views and a real
community with heart and soul. Over 25,000 people call the Mid-Western Region home, based in the towns
of Mudgee, Gulgong, Kandos and Rylstone and surrounding villages.
OUR REGION THE STATISTICS KEY FEATURES
The Mid-Western Region is welcoming
and friendly, which is why it has become
a popular location for tree changers
who have had enough of traffic jams,
congestion and long work hours. It
offers the best of metropolitan lifestyle
conveniences whilst maintaining the
lifestyle of a friendly country community.
One of regional NSW’s fastest growing
areas, the region is the gateway to the
Central West and Far West regions of the
state. Just over 3 hours drive from Sydney
and Newcastle, it is easily accessible and
centrally located to other major regional
centres.
KEY TOWNS
Mudgee
Gulgong
MAJOR
INDUSTRIES
• AGRICULTURE
• MINING
• TOURISM
• CONSTRUCTION
• RETAIL
RYLSTONE
KANDOS
Total
2021 POPULATION
25,760
STRONG
TRANSPORT LINKS
DIVERSE
ECONOMIC
BASE
Skilled
Workforce
Friendly
COMMUNITY
HOME TOWN POPULATION
MUDGEE
GULGONG
KANDOS
RYLSTONE
NON-URBAN
AREAS
5%
3.5%
10.5%
32%
49%
A key feature of the region’s economy
is its diversity. Jobs and business
opportunities exist in a number of
industries including agriculture, retail,
tourism and mining. People in the
region are vibrant, energetic, artistic
and intelligent. The quality and diversity
of the local labour force provides a real
competitive edge. Our commercial,
residential and retail diversity all make
the region an outstanding place to visit
and an even better place to live.
MEDIAN WEEKLY RENT (HOUSE)
$540
MUDGEE
$450
GULGONG
$355
RYLSTONE
$335
KANDOS
MEDIAN MORTGAGE
MONTHLY REPAYMENTS
$1,733
TOP 10
EMPLOYERS
BY INDUSTRY
MINING
HEALTH CARE
RETAIL
CONSTRUCTION
ACCOMM & FOOD
EDUCATION
AGRICULTURE
MANUFACTURING
OTHER SERVICES
PUBLIC ADMIN
11.1%
9.4%
8.8%
8.2%
7.8%
7.5%
4.5%
4.0%
3.9%
18.9%
AGE OF POPULATION
19.8%
17.7% 19.8% 18.2%
15.2%
9.2%
0-14 15-29 30-44 45-59 60-74 75+
MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE
MUDGEE
$700,000
GULGONG
$561,500
RYLSTONE
$537,000
KANDOS
$355,000
Source: ABS 2021 Census, ABS ASGS2022 Regional Population Growth (Estimated Residential Population), REMPLAN Economic Profile (March 2023), Mid-Western Regional Local
Government Area Tourism Profile 2019 (Tourism Research Australia), realestate.com.au (April 2023)

Mid-Western Region
Snapshot 2023
The Mid-Western Region is located just over three hours from Sydney in Central West NSW. It has a dynamic
and friendly community and a strong and diverse economic base, providing opportunities for future business
development and growth. The region also attracts 691,000 visitors each year to experience local wine, food,
sporting and cultural events.
A GREAT PLACE FOR
FAMILIES
Access to quality medical services and health facilities. The
new $70 million Mudgee Hospital includes a CT scanner,
Emergency Department, Inpatient Unit (IPU), operating
theatres, maternity unit, and outpatient services
including a dental clinic, Community and Mental Health,
Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Renal Dialysis and
Oncology. Additionally, Gulgong and Rylstone both have
a Multi-Purpose Hospital Service. There are 2 medical
centres in Mudgee, 1 in Gulgong and 2 in Kandos.
Access to a variety of shops including supermarkets,
pharmacies, discount stores, boutique shopping and
home improvement warehouses.
Access to wide open spaces including local parks, National
Parks, skate parks, reserves and playgrounds.
Houses to suit everyone from empty nesters to families,
which are affordable and as close or as far away from town
as you like.
Access to a vast range of sporting activities including
soccer, rugby union, rugby league, touch football, netball,
basketball, karate, equestrian, gymnastics, hockey,
softball, running and triathlons.
RECREATION
SCHOOLS
70 65 3 1
SPORTS
GROUPS
GYMS &
EXERCISE
FACILITIES
INTEREST
GROUPS
PARKS ACROSS
THE REGION
PUBLIC HIGH
SCHOOLS
10 69 8 1
PRIMARY
SCHOOLS
K-6 CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
K-12 CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
Source: ABS 2021 Census, ABS ASGS2022 Regional Population Growth (Estimated Residential Population), REMPLAN Economic Profile (March 2023), Mid-Western Regional Local
Government Area Tourism Profile 2019 (Tourism Research Australia), realestate.com.au (April 2023)
Mid-Western Region
Snapshot 2023
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