Gresford, NSW 2311 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gresford is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2311, home to 240 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Dungog local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 172 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 240
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,525 /week
- Median personal income
- $827 /week
- Median family income
- $1,765 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Dungog
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,764
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Gresford Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 26 bus stops
- Durham Rd Opp Gresford Public School
- Lostock Rd At Durham Rd
- Gresford Public School, Durham Rd
- Lostock Rd At Church St
- Church St At Lostock Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 1 park or reserve
- 1 supermarket
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 91.3% of the 138 resolvable premises in 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: 91.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 8.7%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gresford?
Gresford (NSW 2311) had 240 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Dungog local government area.
What is the median rent in Gresford?
The median advertised rent in Gresford is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gresford?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Gresford covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gresford Public School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gresford?
Gresford is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is 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 Gresford?
In 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 Gresford?
26 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gresford centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 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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