Mid-Western
Mid-Western council area
Your family guide to local schools, kids’ activities and community life.
Directory data rebuilt 22 Oct 2026 · what each date means
Schools, providers and places listed on AroundSchools within the council area. Suburbs follow ABS boundaries.
AroundSchools lists 4 kids' activity providers in the Mid-Western area across 3 categories, led by Sports (4), 13 schools (11 government, 2 Catholic). Each listing links to a page with details and a way to get in touch.
About Mid-Western council area
- 8,752 km²
- population 26,214 (ABS, June 2024)
- 5,260 children aged 0–14
- 8 activity providers per 10,000 children aged 0–14
- 3 people/km²
- 20 suburbs
Browse Mid-Western kids' activities by suburb
The number is how many providers list that suburb.
Suburbs in the Mid-Western area
By the ABS 2024 local government area boundary (CC BY 4.0).
Gulgong · Hargraves · Ilford · Kandos · Lue · Mudgee · Rylstone and 13 more
Libraries, parks & community spaces in Mid-Western
35 parks and playgrounds, 1 community space.
- Gulgong Swimming PoolGulgong · Community space
- Billy Dunn ParkGulgong · Park / playground
- Bombira ParkBombira · Park / playground
- Bushlands Tourist ParkWindeyer · Park / playground
- Cahill ParkMudgee · Park / playground
- Cardwell Picnic AreaClandulla · Park / playground
- Clandulla ParkClandulla · Park / playground
- Clandulla State ForestClandulla · Park / playground
- Cope State ForestStubbo · Park / playground
- Cope State ForestYarrawonga · Park / playground
- Cope State ForestUlan · Park / playground
- Coricudgy State ForestKelgoola · Park / playground
Place details are each venue's own directory listing, last updated 2 Oct 2026.
A preview of 12 listed places. Open a suburb guide for more local details.
Kids' activity providers in Mid-Western
4 providers across 3 categories. Featured providers first.
More activity categories
Providers can appear in more than one category.
Schools in Mid-Western
13 schools: 11 government, 2 Catholic. The 12 largest by enrolment are listed.
- Mudgee High SchoolMudgee · government
- Mudgee Public SchoolMudgee · government
- Cudgegong Valley Public SchoolMudgee · government
- Gulgong Public SchoolGulgong · government
- Kandos High SchoolKandos · government
- Kandos Public SchoolKandos · government
- Rylstone Public SchoolRylstone · government
- Hargraves Public SchoolHargraves · government
- Ilford Public SchoolIlford · government
- Lue Public SchoolLue · government
- All Hallows School - GulgongGulgong · Catholic
- Gulgong High SchoolGulgong · government
What's on in Mid-Western
No upcoming events listed yet
No dated events are listed for Mid-Western right now. Check council programs or explore family events in other areas.
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Local guides & reading
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Junior Soccer in NSW (2026/27): Ages, Season and Where to Play
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What Kids Actually Do in NSW (Boys and Girls, 2025 Data)
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Sources & freshness
- Directory data — the counts and lists of providers, schools, places and events — rebuilt from AroundSchools records on 22 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many kids' activity providers are in Mid-Western council area?
AroundSchools lists 4 across 3 categories, led by Sports (4). The suburbs with the most are Mudgee.
How many schools are in Mid-Western council area?
13: 11 government, 2 Catholic.
When are the next school holidays in NSW?
The next New South Wales school holidays are the summer break: 18 Dec – 2 Feb 2027 (government school dates).
Built from the AroundSchools directory and the ABS 2024 local government area boundaries (CC BY 4.0), updated 22 Oct 2026. Check details with each school or provider before you go. Population and children: Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data (ERP by LGA, June 2024, CC BY 4.0). Data sources · How we count