About Muswellbrook Shire

Muswellbrook Shire covers 3,402km², of which 1,455km (43%) is national parks. In 2006 Muswellbrook's population was 15,236 people.

Industry in Muswellbrook includes agriculture, viticulture, equine industry, power generation and also coal mining. With the exception of agriculture, these industries are experiencing growth.

Muswellbrook Shire consists of 2 larger towns, Muswellbrook and Denman, as well as a number of outlining rural communities including Sandy Hollow, Wybong, Baerami, Martindale, McCullys Gap, Widden and Muscle Creek.