East Gresford, NSW 2311 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

East Gresford is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2311, home to 338 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Dungog local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 172 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$280 /wk
Population338
Median age43
Area31.6 km²
To CBD172 km
LGADungog

Demographics

Population
338
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$1,375 /week
Median personal income
$613 /week
Median family income
$1,767 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Dungog
Statistical region (SA4)
Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyne
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$280 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Gresford Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 20 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Gresford East Post Office, Park St bus · 139 m
  • Park St After Durham Rd bus · 173 m
  • Durham Rd After Park St bus · 228 m
  • Park St Before Durham Rd bus · 245 m
  • Allyn River Rd Opp Baerami Cl bus · 278 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 1 park or reserve
  • 1 supermarket

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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, 57.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 99.5% of the 197 resolvable premises in East Gresford. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 99.5%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 29 across postcode 2311 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 28% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 10 violent offences, 9 theft, 3 property damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of East Gresford?

East Gresford (NSW 2311) had 338 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Dungog local government area.

What is the median rent in East Gresford?

The median advertised rent in East Gresford is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in East Gresford?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near East Gresford covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gresford Public School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in East Gresford?

East Gresford is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is East Gresford?

Across postcode 2311, 29 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (10), theft (9), property damage (3). 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 East Gresford?

In East Gresford, 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 (57.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in East Gresford?

20 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the East Gresford centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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