Millfield
NSW 2325 • Rest of NSW
About Millfield
Millfield is a small rural town in the City of Cessnock local government area in New South Wales, located approximately 12 km south-west of Cessnock in the Hunter Valley. With a population of around 1,000, it sits at an elevation of 110 metres amid rolling farmland. The town has a long history dating back to the 1850s, with the Millfield Post Office opening in 1854.
Millfield retains a quiet country village atmosphere with a general store, the historic Rising Sun Inn (now a museum), and St Luke's Anglican Church built in 1880. The surrounding area is known for its proximity to the Hunter Valley wine region, making it attractive to those seeking a rural lifestyle within reach of vineyards, restaurants, and regional amenities. Millfield Public School has served the community since 1868.
Millfield falls under postcode 2325 and is governed by Cessnock Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cessnock electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 165 — Cessnock 20 min
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Nearest regional centre is Cessnock (12 km). No direct rail; bus to Cessnock then connecting services to Maitland/Newcastle
Rural town with very limited walkable amenities; a car is essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bellbird Public School ICSEA 9074990 2331 Doyle Street
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Cessnock East Public School ICSEA 8354990 1549 Old Maitland Rd
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Cessnock High School ICSEA 8924990 1439 Aberdare St
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Cessnock Public School ICSEA 8764990 1652 Rawson St
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Cessnock West Public School ICSEA 884Wollombi & Campbell Sts
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Nulkaba Public School ICSEA 9314990 1805 5 O'Connors Road
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0249 903 152 155 Wollombi Rd
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Mount View High School ICSEA 91149902566 106 Mount View Road
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Congewai Public School ICSEA 8884998 1366 605 Congewai Road
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Ellalong Public School ICSEA 9034998 1360 32 Helena Street
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Kearsley Public School ICSEA 8974990 1705 130 Caledonia Street
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Kitchener Public School ICSEA 9304990 2974 38 Richmond Street
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Laguna Public School ICSEA 9694998 8251 3738 The Great North Road
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Millfield Public School ICSEA 9324998 1331 Wollombi Rd
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10 Lomas Lane
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Paxton Public School ICSEA 92620 Anderson Ave
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Maitland Rd
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Millfield, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Millfield by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Millfield Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Millfield" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 36
- 2. New Zealand 13
- 3. United States 10
- 4. Croatia 6
- 5. Malta 6
- 6. South Africa 4
- 7. China 3
- 8. Germany 3
- 9. India 3
- 10. Lebanon 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)