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Metford

NSW 2323 • Rest of NSW

4,707
Population (2021)
$38,012
Median Income
2.42 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableCommuter BeltSuburban

About Metford

Metford is a residential suburb in the Hunter Valley, located within the City of Maitland and approximately 160 kilometres north of Sydney. With a population of around 4,707 and a median age of 35, it is a notably young suburb with a strong mix of families and working-age adults. Median household incomes of around $1,484 per week are below the state average, reflecting its identity as an accessible, affordable suburb within the broader Maitland urban area.

Metford offers easy access to Maitland's growing retail and dining precincts, as well as Hunter Valley employment centres including mines, manufacturing, and logistics operations. The suburb has a significant Indigenous community and a multicultural character shaped by its working-class roots. Parks, schools, and local services are well-established, and its flat terrain and proximity to the New England Highway and Hunter Expressway make it a practical choice for commuters and young families starting out.

Metford falls under postcode 2323 and is governed by Maitland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maitland electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2323
Urban Area
Maitland
LGA / Council
Maitland
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Maitland
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.77°, 151.61°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
2.42 km²
Elevation
30m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Metford by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Metford Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Metford" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,625
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
8.9%

115 state housing + 41 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,764
Census 2021
4,707
▼ 1.2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,160
Income 2021
$38,012
▲ 26.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,050
Born Overseas 456

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 60
  • 2. England 52
  • 3. Philippines 46
  • 4. India 36
  • 5. China 23
  • 6. Vietnam 17
  • 7. Malaysia 13
  • 8. Thailand 13
  • 9. Germany 12
  • 10. Netherlands 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,021
English 1,993
Irish 466
Australian Aboriginal 464
Scottish 439
German 184
Chinese 80
Italian 79
Dutch 70
Filipino 66

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,385
Both parents born in Australia
624
Both parents born overseas
467
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.2%
No Religion
39.5%
Hinduism
1.1%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.4%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
276 (5.9%)
5-14 years
670 (14.2%)
15-19 years
272 (5.8%)
20-24 years
351 (7.5%)
25-34 years
739 (15.7%)
35-44 years
596 (12.7%)
45-54 years
574 (12.2%)
55-64 years
579 (12.3%)
65-74 years
429 (9.1%)
75-84 years
168 (3.6%)
85+ years
56 (1.2%)

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