Metford, NSW 2323 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Metford is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2323, home to 4,707 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 129 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,707
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $1,484 /week
- Median personal income
- $731 /week
- Median family income
- $1,751 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Maitland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Hunter River Community School
- Metford Public School
- Ashtonfield Public School
- Maitland High School
- Tenambit Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 20 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 75 bus stops
- Chemsford Dr Opp Grevillea Dr
- Chelmsford Dr At Grevillea Dr
- Maitland Christian School, School Grounds
- Maitland Christian School, Chelmsford Dr
- Metford Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 18 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 28 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 19 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, 22.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 2,089 resolvable premises in Metford. 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: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,327 across postcode 2323 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 648 theft, 612 violent offences, 321 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Metford?
Metford (NSW 2323) had 4,707 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Maitland local government area.
What is the median rent in Metford?
The median advertised rent in Metford is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Metford?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Metford covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hunter River Community School (0.3 km), Metford Public School (0.3 km), Ashtonfield Public School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Metford?
Metford is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Metford?
Across postcode 2323, 2,327 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (648), violent (612), vehicle theft (321). 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 Metford?
In Metford, 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 (22 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Metford?
77 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Metford centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 20 bus stops, 2 train 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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