North of the celebrated winemaking region of the Hunter Valley, the Muswellbrook area is another chapter entirely, but an even more significant one in the bigger picture - the story of NSW. THe regions’ industries supply 60% of NSW’s power. It’s up here, in the hills around the towns of Singleton and Muswellbrook that a series of massive open cut mines churn out unimaginable quantities of coal for home and abroad.
The rich mining history of the region is juxtaposed against its rolling vineyards and World Heritage wilderness, coupled with its abundant local produce, scenic drives and well-reserved historic buildings, providing the perfect backdrop for a relaxing weekend to unwind.
The Muswellbrook area has good schools, services and facilities, access to the great outdoors, and plenty to occupy and entertain inspirational educators looking for a tree change and fantastic job and promotional opportunities.
Living and working in the Muswellbrook area
The Muswellbrook area is very well connected by road, with several air travel options available.
Google Maps: Muswellbrook, NSW
Road
The Muswellbrook area is just over a 2 hours drive from Sydney and a 75 minute drive from Newcastle.
Rail
NSW TrainLink intercity trains operate trains from Sydney Central station to the area with an interchange at either Newcastle or Maitland, taking just under 3 hours for the entire journey.
Air
The closest airport to the region is Newcastle Airport, just a short 75 minutes drive to the Muswellbrook area. Fly Pelican, Jetstar, Virgin and Qantas all offer flights from Sydney to Newcastle.
Schools in this area are dedicated to the delivery of quality learning and play a key role in the local community.
- Aberdeen Public School
- Belltrees Public School
- Blandford Public School
- Broke Public School
- Denman Public School
- Ellerston Public School*
- Jerrys Plains Public School
- King Street Public School
- Martindale Public School
- Milbrodale Public School
- Mount Pleasant Public School
- Murrurundi Public School
- Muswellbrook High School
- Muswellbrook Public School
- Muswellbrook South Public School
- Sandy Hollow Public School
- Scone High School
- Scone Public School
- Singleton Heights Public School
- Singleton High School
- Singleton Public School
* Selected rural and remote NSW public schools receive additional benefits and incentives.
There is something for everyone in Muswellbrook. Activities and events on offer include:
- Australian Army Infantry Museum
- Barrington Tops
- Burning Mountain Reserve
- Finchley Cultural Walk
- King of the Ranges Stockman’s Challenge and Bush Festival
- Lake Glenbawn
- Lake St Clair
- Mount Royal
- Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre
- Scone Horse Festival
- Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre
- Singleton Firelight Festival
- Singleton Heritage Walk
- Singleton Historical Museum
- Singleton Sundial
- Smoke in Broke
- Tom Curtain’s Katherine Outback Experience Show
- Towarri National Park
- Upper Hunter Show
- Wollemi National Park
- Yengo National Park
Refer to the Upper Hunter Community Services community directory, Muswellbrook My Community directory and the Upper Hunter Shire My Community directory for an extensive list of all major service networks in the region.
- Telstra provides voice, 3G, 4G and 5G services. Vodafone and Optus provide only voice, 3G and 4G services.
- Check availability of NBN at your address here.
The region’s main towns have all the essentials in Scone’s village shops, Muswellbrook Fair and Muswellbrook Marketplace. For something different, Newcastle is also a short drive away with ample shopping opportunities.
The Muswellbrook region is full of amazing food and coffee options. For the most up to date listings in this dynamic post-COVID era, please visit:
Muswellbrook has a number of health services available.
The Upper Hunter Shire Council collates a list of the range of day-care, vacation care and OOSH services available in the region.
More information
For more information please contact EdConnect.
- Existing employees of the department, phone 1300 32 32 32 (select option 3) or log an online enquiry.
- New applicants to the department, phone 1300 30 04 98.
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