About the Region
The Mid-Western Region is located in the Central Tablelands of NSW, a 3.5 hour drive north-west from Sydney. The region's community is welcoming and friendly with a strong and diverse economic base and a unique opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
The region offers a vast range of industry sectors including mining, retail, agriculture, healthcare, and construction, and also attracts over 730,000 visitors each year to experience the incredible local wine, food, heritage and natural scenery.
Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live, the Wiradjuri people and pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who reside in the Mid-Western Regional Council area. We extend our respect to elders past and present, and emerging.
Discover more about the Mid-Western Region at choosemudgeeregion.com.au and the Mid-Western Region Snapshot 2025.
Snapshot
Population
26,214 people call the Mid-Western Region home.
Area
8,752.3 square kilometres
Major towns and centres
- Mudgee
- Gulgong
- Kandos
- Rylstone
Major industries
- Mining
- Agriculture (including Viticulture)
- Construction
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Tourism
- Healthcare
Distinct competitive advantages
- Diverse and growing economic base
- Skilled and diverse workforce
- Growing renewable energy and resources sectors
- Thriving tourism, wine, arts, and cultural industries
- Great lifestyle benefits
- Strong and resilient business community
- Centrally located to Sydney, Newcastle, and major regional centres
- Vibrant and family-friendly lifestyle
- Entrepreneurial and innovative culture