Neath, NSW 2326 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Neath is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2326, home to 430 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Maitland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 123 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 430
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $792 /week
- Median personal income
- $535 /week
- Median family income
- $1,337 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- 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
- $255 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,127
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Abermain Public School
- Kearsley Public School
- Cessnock East Public School
- Cessnock High School
- Cessnock Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops
- Neath Fire Station, Maitland Rd
- Cessnock Rd Opp 144
- Cessnock Rd Opp Henderson St
- Cessnock Rd Before Kemp St
- Cessnock Rd At Kemp St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 2 parks and reserves
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, 36.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 89.5% of the 285 resolvable premises in Neath. 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: 10.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 89.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 608 across postcode 2326 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 186 violent offences, 115 property damage, 86 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neath?
Neath (NSW 2326) had 430 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Cessnock local government area.
What is the median rent in Neath?
The median advertised rent in Neath is $255/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Neath?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Neath covering government sectors. Nearest include: Abermain Public School (2.8 km), Kearsley Public School (3.4 km), Cessnock East Public School (3.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Neath?
Neath is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (89.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Neath?
Across postcode 2326, 608 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (186), property damage (115), vehicle theft (86). 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 Neath?
In Neath, 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 (36.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Neath?
13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Neath centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 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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