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 Rothbury from the Sydney CBD?

Travelling by car can take around 2 hours to reach the Sydney CBD from Rothbury, depending on the traffic conditions. Aside from Sydney, Rothbury is surrounded by the major towns of Cessnock, Maitland and Singleton, all accessible within a 30-minute drive. If travelling by public transport, the North West line from Sydney connects to the Hunter line, which reaches towns in the Upper Hunter. If travelling by bus, there are regular buses to surrounding suburbs like North Rothbury, Branxton and Greta, all serviced by Hunter Valley Buses.

How many people live in Rothbury?

The population of Rothbury is 196.

Who lives in Rothbury?

Being a luxurious suburb favoured by couples, the predominant age group of Rothbury is 55-64 years, and the suburb has an average household size of 3. 51% of residents have English ancestry, followed by Australian at 33.7%. Australia was the country of birth for 75.5% of residents, followed by England at 5.6%. *2021 Census All persons QuickStats

What is Rothbury like to live in?

ARIA Hunter Valley is a growing community of like-minded people located in Rothbury. The community looks and feels luxurious, containing an exclusive number of spacious lots to create the place you have always wanted. The Hunter Valley region is a popular tourist destination and it boasts a rich history with the best wineries, restaurants and cafes right on your doorstep.

Rothbury, NSW 2320 - Profile of the Hunter Valley Suburb

Rothbury is located at the gateway to Australia’s oldest wine region and just a 45-minute drive west of Newcastle. Thanks to the rural beauty of the Hunter Region plus being connected to everything you need, Rothbury is a growing suburb.

Rothbury quick stats

Demographic highlights	Rothbury	New South Wales
Median Age	56	39
Median weekly household income	$2,050	$1,558
Households with mortgage	31.6%	32.5%
Households renting	11.8%	32.6%
Family households	72.8%	71.2%
Couples with children	42.4%	44.7%
University qualification	30.3%	27.8%
Trade qualification	10.5%	11.9%
Unemployed persons	0%	4.9%

Rothbury 2021 Census All persons QuickStats

Rothbury and Hunter Valley Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rothbury?

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 Rothbury from the Sydney CBD?

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

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

If travelling by public transport, the North West line from Sydney connects to the Hunter line, which reaches towns in the Upper Hunter.

If travelling by bus, there are regular buses to surrounding suburbs like North Rothbury, Branxton and Greta, all serviced by Hunter Valley Buses.
How many people live in Rothbury?

The population of Rothbury is 196.
Who lives in Rothbury?

Being a luxurious suburb favoured by couples, the predominant age group of Rothbury is 55-64 years, and the suburb has an average household size of 3.

51% of residents have English ancestry, followed by Australian at 33.7%. Australia was the country of birth for 75.5% of residents, followed by England at 5.6%.

*2021 Census All persons QuickStats
What is Rothbury like to live in?

ARIA Hunter Valley is a growing community of like-minded people located in Rothbury.

The community looks and feels luxurious, containing an exclusive number of spacious lots to create the place you have always wanted.

The Hunter Valley region is a popular tourist destination and it boasts a rich history with the best wineries, restaurants and cafes right on your doorstep.
What LGA is Rothbury in?

City of Cessnock
What is the Rothbury postcode?

2320

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