Where is North Rothbury?

North Rothbury is a small town west of Newcastle and north of Sydney. It is a suburb part of the renowned Hunter Valley wine region.

How far is North Rothbury from the Sydney CBD?

Travelling by car, it can take around 2 hours to reach the Sydney CBD from North Rothbury, depending on traffic conditions. Aside from Sydney, North Rothbury is surrounded by the major towns of Cessnock, Maitland and Singleton, all accessible within a 30-minute drive. If travelling by public transport, Branxton Station - on the main Hunter Line - is within walking distance of North Rothbury. If travelling by bus, there are a number of bus stops in North Rothbury, Branxton and Greta, all serviced by Hunter Valley Buses.

How many people live in North Rothbury?

2,502. The wider North Rothbury-Branxton-Greta region has a population of 8,800 and is expected to reach 14,100 by 2041.

Who lives in North Rothbury?

Being favoured by couples with families, the predominant age groups of North Rothbury are 0-4 years followed by 30-34 years. 44.7% of residents have Australian ancestry, followed by English at 42.8%. Australia was the country of birth for 87.1% of residents, followed by England at 2%.

What is North Rothbury like to live in?

Huntlee is the first new town in the Hunter Valley region in over 50 years and is located in North Rothbury. The master-planned community is spread across 3 residential villages surrounding a contemporary town centre that is home to many shops and services, including a Coles, Liquorland, medical centre and chemist, not to mention the iconic Huntlee Tavern. The Hunter Valley region is a popular tourist destination due to the world-renewed wine region, which is right on Huntlee’s doorstep.

North Rothbury, NSW 2335 - Profile of the Hunter Valley Suburb

North Rothbury is located at the gateway to the Hunter Valley wine region and just a 45-minute drive west of Newcastle. Thanks to the rural beauty of the Hunter Region plus all of the must-have town centre conveniences, North Rothbury is poised for explosive growth.

North Rothbury quick stats

Demographic highlights	North Rothbury	New South Wales
Median Age	30	39
Median weekly household income	$2,206	$1,558
Households with mortgage	47.4%	32.5%
Households renting	35.9%	32.6%
Family households	81.4%	71.2%
Couples with children	47.2%	44.7%
University qualification	16.2%	27.8%
Trade qualification	16.4%	11.9%
Unemployed persons	3.8%	4.9%

North Rothbury 2021 Census All persons QuickStats

North Rothbury and Hunter Valley Frequently Asked Questions

Where is North Rothbury?

North Rothbury is a small town west of Newcastle and north of Sydney. It is a suburb part of the renowned Hunter Valley wine region.
How far is North Rothbury from the Sydney CBD?

Travelling by car, it can take around 2 hours to reach the Sydney CBD from North Rothbury, depending on traffic conditions.

Aside from Sydney, North Rothbury is surrounded by the major towns of Cessnock, Maitland and Singleton, all accessible within a 30-minute drive.

If travelling by public transport, Branxton Station - on the main Hunter Line - is within walking distance of North Rothbury.

If travelling by bus, there are a number of bus stops in North Rothbury, Branxton and Greta, all serviced by Hunter Valley Buses.
How many people live in North Rothbury?

2,502.

The wider North Rothbury-Branxton-Greta region has a population of 8,800 and is expected to reach 14,100 by 2041.
Who lives in North Rothbury?

Being favoured by couples with families, the predominant age groups of North Rothbury are 0-4 years followed by 30-34 years.

44.7% of residents have Australian ancestry, followed by English at 42.8%. Australia was the country of birth for 87.1% of residents, followed by England at 2%.
What is North Rothbury like to live in?

Huntlee is the first new town in the Hunter Valley region in over 50 years and is located in North Rothbury.

The master-planned community is spread across 3 residential villages surrounding a contemporary town centre that is home to many shops and services, including a Coles, Liquorland, medical centre and chemist, not to mention the iconic Huntlee Tavern.

The Hunter Valley region is a popular tourist destination due to the world-renewed wine region, which is right on Huntlee’s doorstep.
What LGA is North Rothbury in?

City of Cessnock
What is the North Rothbury postcode?

2335

Looking to buy in North Rothbury? Discover Huntlee

Huntlee has a range of properties for sale right in North Rothbury. Blocks for first-time buyers are available in the latest Town Centre release, Caphilly, and larger lots for growing families are available in Katherine’s Landing.

Working with some of Australia’s leading builders, Huntlee also has a display home village that showcases the very best in home design.

With a range of lot sizes to choose from as well as house and land packages, there’s sure to be a homesite in Huntlee's 7,500 lots with your name on it.

Discover surrounding neighbourhoods

Huntlee neighbours Branxton, just 5 minutes from the Town Centre to the north, and Greta, just 8 minutes east. Compare prices and key amenities in North Rothbury’s surrounding suburbs.