Heddon Greta, NSW 2321 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Heddon Greta is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2321, home to 2,838 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Port Stephens local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 141 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,838
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $2,130 /week
- Median personal income
- $907 /week
- Median family income
- $2,238 /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
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Kurri Kurri High School
- Stanford Merthyr Infants School
- Kurri Kurri Public School
- Pelaw Main Public School
- Weston Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 29 bus stops
- Main Rd At Young St
- Adams St After Stanford St
- Young St At Main Rd
- Adams St At Young St
- Cessnock Rd At Heddon St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 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 65.4% of the 1,646 resolvable premises in Heddon Greta. 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: 65.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 9.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 24.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.7%
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 Heddon Greta?
Heddon Greta (NSW 2321) had 2,838 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 Heddon Greta?
The median advertised rent in Heddon Greta is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Heddon Greta?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Heddon Greta covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kurri Kurri High School (2.4 km), Stanford Merthyr Infants School (2.6 km), Kurri Kurri Public School (3.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Heddon Greta?
Heddon Greta is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (65.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Heddon Greta?
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 Heddon Greta?
In Heddon 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 (20.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Heddon Greta?
29 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Heddon Greta centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 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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