New South Wales location profile

Blandford NSW 2338

Blandford is a tiny rural village in the Upper Hunter Shire, set along the Pages River on the New England Highway. It offers quiet country living and scenic farmland, with day-to-day services available nearby in Murrurundi and Scone.

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Why families consider Blandford

A close-knit farming and equine community with families, tradies and retirees, favouring acreage and a relaxed country lifestyle; many residents commute to Murrurundi, Scone and Muswellbrook for work and services.

Amenities & services

Blandford Public School
Groceries and retail in Scone town centre
Murrurundi Multi Purpose Service (hospital) nearby
Scone Hospital
Cafes, pubs and eateries in Murrurundi and Scone
Fuel and convenience stops on the New England Highway
Primary and secondary schools in Scone and Murrurundi
TAFE NSW Connected Learning Centre (Scone)
Murrurundi Library, Mayne St, Murrurundi
Scone Library, Liverpool St, Scone

Transport & connectivity

Murrurundi Station (NSW TrainLink Xplorer)
Scone Station (NSW TrainLink Xplorer)
NSW TrainLink coach services along the New England Highway
New England Highway (A15) access
Local roads: Blandford Rd and Pages River Rd
Limited regional/school bus services

Lifestyle & recreation

Walking and birdwatching along the Pages River
Murrurundi Golf Club
Scone Golf Club
Scone Race Club (horse racing)
Murrurundi Bowling Club
Murrurundi Swimming Pool
Bill Rose Sports Complex (Scone)
Eye of the Needle walking track (Murrurundi)
Murrurundi Common
Burning Mountain Nature Reserve
Lake Glenbawn State Park
Scone Park
Pages River riparian corridor

Education context

No childcare in Blandford; options include preschools, long day care and family day care in Murrurundi and Scone.

University of Newcastle, Callaghan campus (Newcastle)
University of New England, Tamworth campus
University of New England, Armidale campus