Greta, NSW 2334 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Greta is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2334, home to 3,349 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Maitland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 128 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,349
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,929 /week
- Median personal income
- $803 /week
- Median family income
- $2,207 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- 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
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,755
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Greta Public School
- Branxton Public School
- Lochinvar Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 28 bus stops
- High St At Hunter St
- High St After Hunter St
- Greta Hotel, High St
- Geta Central Park, Nelson St
- Greta Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 1 pub or bar
- 12 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 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, 43.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 55.9% of the 1,625 resolvable premises in Greta. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 41.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 55.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 140 across postcode 2334 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 43 violent offences, 31 theft, 22 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Greta?
Greta (NSW 2334) had 3,349 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Cessnock local government area.
What is the median rent in Greta?
The median advertised rent in Greta is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Greta?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Greta covering government sectors. Nearest include: Greta Public School (0.5 km), Branxton Public School (4.5 km), Lochinvar Public School (6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Greta?
Greta is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (55.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Greta?
Across postcode 2334, 140 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (43), theft (31), property damage (22). 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 Greta?
In Greta, 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 (43.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Greta?
30 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Greta centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 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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