Welcome to the Mudgee Region
Begin your journey to the Mudgee Region
A great place to…
Embrace the good life
Employment opportunities
Build a business
Adventure awaits
Trade traffic jams for short commutes, and rental payments for your own property.
Only a 45-minute flight from Sydney and a 3.5-hour drive from Newcastle or Sydney, the Mudgee Region is conveniently located near regional cities and easily accessible by family and friends.
More than just a beautiful escape, the Mudgee Region is thriving.
As one of NSW’s fastest-growing areas, the Mudgee Region offers exciting opportunities for those seeking a change. Whether you’re a young family, a couple yearning for space, or ready to breathe life into your next venture, Mudgee Region is for you.
Mudgee Region lifestyle
More than 25,000 people call the region their home, drawn to its welcoming community and businesses, diverse job opportunities, family-friendly environment, and more affordable housing. Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, a range of major shops, pubs, restaurants, cafes and investment and career opportunities in one of Australia’s most picturesque regions.
Discover our historic towns
Experience a real country community with heart, soul and spirit.
Gulgong
Mudgee
Kandos
Rylstone
Mudgee Region jobs and economy
The region boasts a thriving economy bolstered by 85 diverse industry sectors. From mining, agriculture, construction, retail, electricity to manufacturing, there are abundant job and career opportunities in the region including for skilled workers and professionals. With an entrepreneurial community and quality education facilities including new Country Universities Centre, the region offers a rich environment for learning, career advancement and financial wellbeing.
Mid-Western Regional Council also provide an array of free and accessible resources and support for various business ventures. Check out the region’s Business Support Hub for more information.
The Mudgee Region, also called Mid-Western Region
Population
25,921 people
Area
8,752.3 Kilometres squared
Major towns and centres
Mudgee, Gulgong, Kandos, Rylstone
Major industries
Mining, construction, agriculture & viticulture, Healthcare, tourism and renewable energy
Competitive advantages
Diverse and growing economic base Centrally located to Sydney, Newcastle and major regional centres in NSW Skilled workforce, Strong business services sector Great lifestyle benefits, thriving tourism, arts and cultural sectors.