Muswellbrook, New South Wales: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Muswellbrook is in the Upper Hunter area of New South Wales. The ABS 2021 Census counted 16,357 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
- Upper Hunter
- Population
- 16,357 people, Local Government Area (LGA), median age 37ABS 2021 Census, geography: Muswellbrook (Muswellbrook Shire area)
- Main commodity
- Coal
- Council
- Muswellbrook Shire Council
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Mining and industry around Muswellbrook
BHP's Mt Arthur Coal is a 100% BHP open-cut energy coal mine 5 km south of Muswellbrook, in production since 2002. BHP says about 2,000 workers are employed, predominantly living in the region, and that mining is due to cease by the end of FY2030.
Source: BHP, Mt Arthur Coal, checked 10 October 2026New Hope's Bengalla is an open-cut coal mine 4 km south-west of Muswellbrook, owned 80% by New Hope Group and 20% by Taipower. It is approved for 15 million tonnes a year of run-of-mine coal until 2039. New Hope says it has more than 800 permanent employees, with about 85% living in the Muswellbrook, Upper Hunter and Singleton Shires.
Source: New Hope Group, Bengalla, checked 10 October 2026
Getting to Muswellbrook
We have not found an airport or airline source for Muswellbrook, so we do not list one. The Muswellbrook Shire Council website is the place to check.
We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Mining jobs in Muswellbrook
The operator pages cited above name these employers. Their careers pages list current roles.
BHP
BHP careersNew Hope Group
New Hope Group 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.
Muswellbrook questions answered
How many people live in Muswellbrook?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 16,357 people for Muswellbrook (Muswellbrook Shire area), measured as a Local Government Area (LGA). The median age was 37. 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 Muswellbrook?
Main commodity: coal (BHP, Mt Arthur Coal). BHP's Mt Arthur Coal is a 100% BHP open-cut energy coal mine 5 km south of Muswellbrook, in production since 2002. BHP says about 2,000 workers are employed, predominantly living in the region, and that mining is due to cease by the end of FY2030.
Can you fly to Muswellbrook?
We have not found an airport or airline source for Muswellbrook, so we do not list one. Check the Muswellbrook Shire Council website for transport options.
Which council covers Muswellbrook?
Muswellbrook is in New South Wales. The council is Muswellbrook Shire Council.
Which mining companies hire around Muswellbrook?
The operator pages cited above name BHP and New Hope Group. Apply through their careers pages, or see the FIFO jobs hub for other employers and job boards.