Living in the Upper Hunter Shire

Stretching from the rugged mountain ranges in the north to Lake Glenbawn in the east, rolling hills in the south and golden plains in the west, the Upper Hunter Shire is a diverse, scenic region.

Encompassing the towns of Scone, Aberdeen, Merriwa and Murrurundi and many smaller villages, the Upper Hunter Shire covers about 8,100m2, with a population of approximately 14,500 people.

The Upper Hunter boasts excellent infrastructure, quality health and community services, education and a variety of sporting and cultural activities. The thriving economic base is centred on a very wealthy equine and agriculture industry resulting in a buoyant and well serviced retail area. The region is also home to cattle and sheep grazing lands, cereal cropping, wineries and prestigious horse studs.

The Upper Hunter offers an affordable and relaxed place to live. Residents enjoy a quality rural lifestyle full of beauty and history.