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WELCOME TO YOUR UPPER HUNTER PROPERTY REPORT
Meet
The Event
Storeroom
The local team who help bring a touch of magic to every celebration
Market Overview
The Upper Hunter saw steady property activity over autumn and early winter, supported by lower interest rates and a shortage of homes for sale. Prices edged up in line with other regional NSW areas, and buyer demand remained healthy.
Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook remains attractive to investors with strong rental yields of around 5.2%-5.3% and good demand from local buyers.
The Rental Market
Scone
Scone’s family-sized 4 bedroom homes have been in demand, while prices for larger properties have been more stable and top end just starting to move again.
Vacancy rates remain very low, meaning well-presented homes are leasing quickly. Rents have grown in Muswellbrook and held steady in Scone.
With new energy projects planned for the region and interest rates easing, the next few months should see continued steady demand. Winter may keep listings tight, but spring could bring more choice for buyers.
Market Insights
Muswellbrook
Scone
Market Insights
35 Oxford Road, Scone
With highly attended open homes and three competing buyers, strong negotiation drove the sale price above the guide. A competitive race to exchange contracts secured an outstanding result.
Sale Price
This property was originally listed for $630,000 - $650,000 but with multiple interested partners and high demand the sale price of $673,000 was achieved
Days on Market
With only 17 days on market this property was sold swiftly
Online Views
By the end of the campaign this property had been viewed 4134 times across all portals
Social Media
Our premium social media campaign was selected for this property, including adverts and agent property video across all platforms
Buyer Inspections
We held three open homes with 41 parties attending in total
Number of Offers
11 offers were made on this property with all three increasing their offers in an attempt to secure the property
30 Mahogany Avenue, Muswellbrook
This property attracted strong buyer interest from day one, achieving 2,163 social media views and six private inspections within just 18 days on the market. With multiple buyers competing, we secured six offers and ultimately sold for $535,000 a fantastic result in a competitive marketplace.
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Sale Price
This property was originally listed for $490,000 - $510,000 but with multiple interested partners and high demand the sale price of $535,000 was achieved
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Social Media
Our premium social mediacampaign was selected for this property, including adverts and agent property video across all platforms
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Days on Market
With only 18 days on market this property was sold swiftly
Online Views
By the end of the campaign this property had been viewed 2163 times across all portals
Buyer Inspections
We held three open homes with 6 parties attending in total
Number of Offers
6 offers were made on this property with all three increasing their offers in an attempt to secure the property
Local Events in your region
SCONE ART PRIZE
Join the 2025 Sandy Hollow Motorfest Raffle, proudly brought to you by Malabar Resources, supporting Upper Hunter Homeless Services. With over $21,000 worth of incredible prizes, this is your chance to win big while making a difference in our local community. Every ticket sold helps provide vital support to individuals and families in need across the Upper Hunter Region.
WHEN | Friday 5th - 14th September COST | $20 (includes refreshments) Opening Night, then $2 daily entry
A STEAK AFFAIR FEATURING CHEF NATHAN COOPER
Join us for an indulgent evening of fine wine and flavour at Two Rivers Wines, as we present a special Steak Affair curated by acclaimed chef Nathan Cooper. Your night begins with a welcome glass of wine, setting the tone for an unforgettable dining experience.
WHEN | Saturday 6th September COST | $85 Per Person
THE GREAT CATTLE DOG MUSTER - COMMUNITY FAMILY FUN DAY
A full day of dog related and family related activities for cattle dog enthusiasts, visitors, and children alike will be conducted. Visitors from across Australia and from overseas will be flocking to Muswellbrook to celebrate the Upper Hunter Valley being the birth place of these unique indigenous working breeds. With a country vibe and festival feel, this community family fun day is expected to attract a large number of visitors.
WHEN | Saturday 6th September COST | Free Entry
MEN AND THEIR MATES BREAKFAST
Men often struggle in slience when it comes to mental health. This breakfast is about breaking that silence - creating a space where blokes come together, share a meal and start conversations that can literally save lives. This event is about mateship, support and showing up for each other - because talking can save lives.
WHEN | Thursday 11th September
COST | $35 Per Person
2025 CASSILIS RODEO
Cassilis might be a small town, but on rodeo day, it comes alive. Rodeo action kicks off from 9AM, with the main performance under lights from 5PM. You’ll see fast horses and fearless cowgirls pushing the clock in the barrel race, cowboys throwing down in the steer wrestling, quick hands in the roping events, and of course, Bull riding, where it’s man vs. beast in the toughest sport on dirt. Come along to cheer on the action, catch up with mates, and support the local community.
WHEN | Saturday 13th September
COST | Adult $22.49 and Kids $11.90
SCONE & DISTRICT PRE-SCHOOL 40TH
Scone & District Pre-School invite all families, past and present to join us in celebrating 40 years of services to the Scone and surrounding communities. We have a fun filled night of games and great prizes, live entertainment, auctions, bar facilities and great food just to name a few things.
WHEN | Saturday 20th September
COST | $100 (Includes complimentary drink on arrival, $25 worth of casino chips, Canapes and hors d’oeuvresand much more!)
Westpac rescue Helicopter Charity Golf Day has fun activities around the course, all funds raised are going directly to your local Westpac Rescue Helicopter helping to save lives.
WHEN | Sunday 28th September
COST | Team of 4 $400 and TBox Sponsor 4 Person Ambrose $850 SCONE WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER CHARITY GOLF
Meet The Event Storeroom
Can you tell us a little about your business and what you offer?
We run the event Storeroom we are your local friend when it comes to Wedding & Event planning and hire in and around the Upper Hunter. We also run Smart Licensed Events where we provide an alcohol licensing service from the supply and sales to the management of the event.
How long have you been operating in Scone?
We have been operating in Scone with licensed events for about 3 and a half years and we purchased The EVENT Storeroom in November last year.
What inspired you to start your business here?
We started in Scone because of the local connections that both Rachel and I have in this community. This is home for us both and we both love being able to help locals make there Event a success.
What do you love most about being part of the Scone community?
What I love most about the Scone Community is being able to say hello to anyone and
Owners of The Event Storeroom James & Rachel Smart
people are happy as they go about there business.
What’s your favourite thing about running your business?
My favourite thing about running an event based business is the connection that we have with people and the way that events pull people together.
What’s next for your business – any exciting plans or projects? Next step is to push that one stop shop for Events with in our community.
Coffee or tea? Coffee
Best spot in Scone for a weekend walk? Burning Mountain
One word to describe Scone? Beautiful
Client experience
Seller in Muswellbrook
Ethan was such a pleasure to do business with. He regularly kept us informed and showed us he was committed to the sale of our property. Ethan has great knowledge and a fantastic understanding of the Upper Hunter. Ethan’s enthusiastic can do attitude has been so wonderful - We are very happy with the service he provided. A gentleman! Thank you!
Seller in Scone
Trustworthy, reliable and so professional! Renee made the daunting task of selling our home an enjoyable and fun process, explaining each step of the process along the way. Renee went above and beyond to gain a fantastic result in a short time frame. I could not recommend Renee enough.
Seller in Muswellbrook
We’re so grateful to Ash at Warburton Estate Agents for the care and sensitivity shown throughout the sale of our family home. It was an emotional process, and Ash handled everything with compassion, professionalism, and respect. Her communication was clear and consistent, and she guided us through each step with patience and empathy. Ash made a potentially difficult experience much smoother, andwe truly appreciated her support from start to finish. Thank you, Ash - your kindness made all
Seller in Scone
Excellent knowledge of the market. Warburton has been managing our property for over 20 years with excellent service, big thanks to Tiarna and the team. The sales process was fantastic, Dominic was very knowledgeable and communicated well throughout the process. A very happy customer.
Sarah is a personable, dedicated professional who exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond on multiple occasions. Her genuine approach, excellent communication, and personal touch built a level of trust that supported us throughout the sale of our home. We highly recommend Sarah and Warburtons team to anyone seeking an agent who truly listens, communicates, and goes above and beyond for a five-star experience.
Seller in Muswellbrook
Dominic was very professional in his approach to selling the house but also very easy to talk to-very patient and ready to advise but not pushy.i would highly recommend him and would not hesitate to have him sell a property for me again
Seller in Scone
Meredith did an absolutely fantastic job for us, her professionalism, reliability, and enthusiasm are so refreshing and made the potentially stressful process of selling a home as stress free as it could be. We cant recommend her highly enough, thank you again Meredith.
Seller in Muswellbrook,
If you’re selling or buying, the best thing is to choose Anna Martaki from Warburton RE. Anna sold us a property and then she helped us to sell it too in a short period of time. We are very happy and looking forward finding a property through Anna and Warburton again.
Seller in Muswellbrook
Leading the Upper Hunter
Warburton Estate Agents, led by Managing Director Sandy Warburton and Principal Sarah Lorden, is the Upper Hunter’s largest real estate agency, with offices in Muswellbrook and Scone. With decades of experience, record sales, and a commitment to exceptional service, Sandy and Sarah have built a powerhouse team dedicated to achieving the best results for their clients.
Our team is made up of trusted local experts who bring energy, creativity, and commitment to every sale. Meredith Munro and Renee Hunt are known for their strong community ties and ability to consistently connect buyers with their dream homes. Dominic offers a professional yet down-to-earth style backed by a wealth of local knowledge. Anna delivers a values-driven approach shaped by international experience, while Ethan brings enthusiasm and skill refined under Sandy’s mentorship. Ashley is recognised for building lasting client relationships, India blends family heritage in real estate with a talent for buyer engagement, and Belle offers a unique mix of city expertise and rural passion.
United by a people-first approach, the Warburton team delivers results across residential, rural, and commercial sales—making your next move easier, smoother, and more rewarding.
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