Mudgee, New South Wales: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Mudgee is in the Central West area of New South Wales. The ABS 2021 Census counted 25,713 people for the Local Government Area (LGA). Every fact below links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Operations, services and airlines change, so confirm with the operator, council or airport before you plan a move.
Key facts
- State
- New South Wales
- Region
- Central West
- Population
- 25,713 people, Local Government Area (LGA), median age 42ABS 2021 Census, geography: Mid-Western Regional
- Main commodity
- Coal
- Council
- Mid-Western Regional Council
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Mining and industry around Mudgee
Moolarben Coal Complex is about 40 km north of Mudgee in the Western Coalfields. It is operated by Moolarben Coal Operations for the Moolarben Joint Venture. Moolarben Coal Operations is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yancoal Australia Limited, and the other joint venture participants are a group of Korean power companies. The complex has both open cut and underground areas, and the coal is exported.
Source: Yancoal, Moolarben, checked 10 October 2026Ulan Coal is near the village of Ulan, about 45 km north-east of Mudgee. It is 100% owned and managed by Glencore and has two underground operations, Ulan Underground and Ulan West. It produces thermal coal for export and reports 770 employees and contractors.
Source: Glencore, Ulan Coal, checked 10 October 2026Wilpinjong Mine is 50 km north-east of Mudgee. It is a Peabody surface mine producing thermal coal for domestic and export markets, with about 575 employees.
Source: Peabody, Wilpinjong Mine, checked 10 October 2026
Getting to Mudgee
Mudgee Airport
Mudgee Airport is 5 km from the Mudgee CBD. It has a sealed runway of 1,739 m (Code 3C) and a grass runway of 1,075 m (Code 2C), and is owned and managed by Mid-Western Regional Council.
Source: Mid-Western Regional Council, Mudgee Airport, checked 10 October 2026We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Mining jobs in Mudgee
The operator pages cited above name these employers. Their careers pages list current roles.
Yancoal
Yancoal careersGlencore
Glencore careersPeabody
Peabody careers
For other employers and the job boards that list FIFO roles, see FIFO jobs: where to apply.
These guides cover what sites ask for and what roles pay.
Mudgee questions answered
How many people live in Mudgee?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 25,713 people for Mid-Western Regional, measured as a Local Government Area (LGA). The median age was 42. Other ABS geography types give different counts for the same place, so check the type before you compare towns.
What is mined or exported around Mudgee?
Main commodity: coal (Yancoal, Moolarben). Moolarben Coal Complex is about 40 km north of Mudgee in the Western Coalfields. It is operated by Moolarben Coal Operations for the Moolarben Joint Venture. Moolarben Coal Operations is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yancoal Australia Limited, and the other joint venture participants are a group of Korean power companies. The complex has both open cut and underground areas, and the coal is exported.
Can you fly to Mudgee?
Mudgee Airport is 5 km from the Mudgee CBD. It has a sealed runway of 1,739 m (Code 3C) and a grass runway of 1,075 m (Code 2C), and is owned and managed by Mid-Western Regional Council.
Which council covers Mudgee?
Mudgee is in New South Wales. The council is Mid-Western Regional Council.
Which mining companies hire around Mudgee?
The operator pages cited above name Yancoal and Glencore and Peabody. Apply through their careers pages, or see the FIFO jobs hub for other employers and job boards.