Cliftleigh, NSW 2321 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cliftleigh is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2321, home to 2,309 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Port Stephens local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 141 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,309
- Median age
- 27 years
- Median household income
- $2,018 /week
- Median personal income
- $937 /week
- Median family income
- $2,114 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Cessnock
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $435 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Kurri Kurri High School
- Gillieston Public School
- Stanford Merthyr Infants School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 25 bus stops
- Clifteigh Meadow, Main Rd
- Ridgeview Dr After Kelman Dr
- Ridgeview Dr At Kelman Dr
- 76 Main Rd
- 20 Main Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 1 pub or bar
- 6 parks and reserves
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 20.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 89.6% of the 1,158 resolvable premises in Cliftleigh. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 89.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 2.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 6.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 904 across postcode 2321 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 346 violent offences, 116 theft, 111 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cliftleigh?
Cliftleigh (NSW 2321) had 2,309 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 27. It sits within the Cessnock local government area.
What is the median rent in Cliftleigh?
The median advertised rent in Cliftleigh is $435/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cliftleigh?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Cliftleigh covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kurri Kurri High School (3.9 km), Gillieston Public School (4.2 km), Stanford Merthyr Infants School (4.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cliftleigh?
Cliftleigh is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (89.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cliftleigh?
Across postcode 2321, 904 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (346), theft (116), property damage (111). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Cliftleigh?
In Cliftleigh, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (20.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Cliftleigh?
25 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cliftleigh centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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