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Scone - Horse Capital of Australia

Lake Glenbawn
Elizabeth Park, Scone

Whether you want to live and work in Scone, 'The Horse Capital of Australia', or you're looking for history, start your search here.  Download the documents below to discover:

  • Major Industries
  • Goods and Services
  • Health and Community Services
  • Horse Racing
  • Sport and Arts
  • Education
  • Housing
  • Natural Environment

Scone is known as the Horse Capital of Australia and is located on the New England Highway 80km north of Singleton and 130km south of Tamworth.  Scone is the largest township in Upper Hunter Shire, with a population of approximately 5,080 people.

Visit the Live and Work in Scone website

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History of Scone (PDF 37KB)


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Upper Hunter Shire Council is a local government authority and provides an extensive array of services including health and building; town planning; aged care; sporting and recreational facilities; roads; libraries; waste collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.

About Us

Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of NSW, approximately 250km north of Sydney.  The Shire is predominantly rural and encompasses 8,100km2.

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PO Box 208
Scone NSW 2337

Phone:  02 6540 1100
Fax:  02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

135 Liverpool Street, Scone
34-40 Vennacher Street, Merriwa
47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi

After hours emergencies for roads, bridges, animal control,
water, sewer & landfill
Phone: 02 6540 1199

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