Greta
NSW 2334 · Cessnock
3,349 (2021) → 4,297 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Cessnock local government area (est. 70,227 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Greta is a high growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2334, about 133km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $728K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 85/100, and is about 44km inland. Greta has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 64/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.49%), New Zealand (0.87%), Germany (0.69%), Vietnam (0.45%), India (0.42%)
Top languages: Malayalam (0.39%), Vietnamese (0.3%), German (0.27%), Afrikaans (0.21%), Hindi (0.21%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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
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 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 979 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Greta Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 937
Nearby (within 10km)
- Branxton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 965
- Rosary Park Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.2kmICSEA 1001
- Lochinvar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 952
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.7kmICSEA 1016
- St Joseph's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 6.7kmICSEA 1005
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Greta
Is Greta safe?
Greta has a residential safety score of 64/100, 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 4,957 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Greta?
In Greta, the median house price is $728K. Median weekly house rent is $595.
How far is Greta from Sydney CBD?
Greta is about 132.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Greta?
Greta has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 937 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Greta?
Greta has a transport score of 85/100, including 2 train stations and 17 bus stops.