Weston, NSW 2326 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Weston is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2326, home to 4,088 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Maitland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 123 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,088
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,343 /week
- Median personal income
- $635 /week
- Median family income
- $1,564 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- 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
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Weston Public School
- Abermain Public School
- Kurri Kurri Public School
- Kurri Kurri High School
- Pelaw Main Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 43 bus stops
- Cessnock Rd Opp Date Av
- Cessnock Rd Before Kline St
- Cessnock Rd After Date Av
- Station St Before First St
- Station St At First St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 22 parks and reserves
- 13 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, 36.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 52.1% of the 1,792 resolvable premises in Weston. 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: 33.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 13.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 52.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
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 Weston?
Weston (NSW 2326) had 4,088 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Cessnock local government area.
What is the median rent in Weston?
The median advertised rent in Weston is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Weston?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Weston covering government sectors. Nearest include: Weston Public School (1.1 km), Abermain Public School (2.4 km), Kurri Kurri Public School (2.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Weston?
Weston is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (52.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Weston?
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 Weston?
In Weston, 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 Weston?
43 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Weston centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 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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