Beresfield
NSW 2322 · Newcastle
3,267 (2021) → 3,313 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Beresfield is a stable suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2322, about 126km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $741K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 87/100, and is about 17km inland. Beresfield has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 23/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2322 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (1.78%), England (1.62%), Philippines (0.73%), New Zealand (0.64%), Malaysia (0.61%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.23%), Thai (0.55%), Tagalog (0.52%), Vietnamese (0.43%), Cantonese (0.28%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 978 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Beresfield Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 918
Nearby (within 10km)
- Francis Greenway High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 912
- Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1013
- Aspect Hunter School, Tarro SatellitePrimary · Independent · 2.2km
- Aspect Hunter SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1008
- Tarro Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 892
- Thornton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 974
- Woodberry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 817
- Woodberry Learning CentreCombined · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 844
- Black Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 982
- Metford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 887
- Hunter River Community SchoolCombined · Government · 5kmICSEA 958
- Ashtonfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1008
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Beresfield
Is Beresfield safe?
Beresfield has a residential safety score of 23/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 11,662 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Beresfield?
In Beresfield, the median house price is $741K and the median unit price is $571K. Median weekly house rent is $670.
How far is Beresfield from Sydney CBD?
Beresfield is about 125.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Beresfield?
Beresfield has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 918 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Beresfield?
Beresfield has a transport score of 87/100, including 2 train stations and 31 bus stops.