Greta
NSW 2334 • Rest of NSW
About Greta
Greta is a historic small town in the Hunter Valley, located 183 kilometres north of Sydney and 20 kilometres west of Maitland in the Cessnock local government area. With a population of 3,349, this former coal mining town traces its origins to the 1830s. The town gained significance when Edgeworth David discovered the famous Greta Coal Seam in 1886, and by 1907, ten collieries were operating in the area.
Today Greta offers a quiet rural lifestyle with Hunter Valley wineries nearby. The town retains heritage character through its historic courthouse and war memorial. The Greta Army Camp, now closed, processed over 100,000 post-war migrants between 1949 and 1960, leaving a significant legacy in Australian immigration history. Greta attracts families and retirees seeking affordable country living with rail access to Newcastle and the Hunter region.
Greta falls under postcode 2334 and is governed by Cessnock Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cessnock electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 179, 180 — Maitland / Greenhills 25-30 min
- 180X — Singleton 20 min
Commute to Newcastle CBD
🛣️ Hunter Expressway provides faster road access to Sydney
Small village centre; car needed for most services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Greta Public School ICSEA 935Wyndham St
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Greta, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 50
- 2. New Zealand 29
- 3. Germany 23
- 4. Vietnam 15
- 5. India 14
- 6. Scotland 13
- 7. South Africa 11
- 8. China 7
- 9. Fiji 7
- 10. Thailand 7
- 11. Poland 5
- 12. Canada 4
- 13. Lebanon 4
- 14. United States 4
- 15. Hong Kong 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)