Stroud
NSW 2425 • New South Wales
About Stroud
Stroud is a small historic country town in the Mid-Coast Council area of New South Wales, located approximately 223 kilometres north of Sydney and 74 kilometres north of Newcastle in the fertile Karuah River valley. Established in the 1820s, it is one of the older rural settlements in the region, with a population of around 988 residents spread across 177 square kilometres of rolling agricultural countryside. The town sits within the Upper Hunter electorate and offers an affordable, peaceful lifestyle surrounded by the hills and farmland of the mid-north coast hinterland.
Stroud's heritage town centre features its iconic clock tower and historic streetscapes that reflect more than two centuries of rural history. The surrounding district is primarily agricultural, with cattle grazing and mixed farming characteristic of the Karuah Valley. Gloucester, just 11 kilometres to the north, provides access to supermarkets, schools, and medical services, while the broader mid-coast region offers opportunities for fishing, bushwalking, and exploring the nearby Barrington Tops wilderness area.
Stroud falls under postcode 2425 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited coach services — Newcastle / Taree 90-120 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Newcastle is the closest major city (~74 km, ~1 hr drive). Gloucester (11 km north) is the nearest service town.
Small country town with a walkable main street but a car is needed for most errands and access to larger centres
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Booral Public School ICSEA 9384994 9266 2800 Bucketts Way
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Stroud Public School ICSEA 9314994 5255 15-19 Erin St
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 Stroud by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Stroud Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Stroud" under Suburb