Heddon Greta
NSW 2321 · Cessnock
2,838 (2021) → 3,188 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.
Heddon Greta is a high growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2321, about 122km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $864K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 28/100, and is about 28km inland. Heddon Greta has an overall score of 35/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 54/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2321 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (0.99%), Scotland (0.49%), New Zealand (0.42%), India (0.39%), Philippines (0.28%)
Top languages: Hindi (0.42%), Vietnamese (0.39%), Punjabi (0.28%), Arabic (0.25%), Tagalog (0.18%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 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 969 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kurri Kurri High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 894
- Stanford Merthyr Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 950
- Holy Spirit Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 994
- Kurri Kurri Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 891
- Pelaw Main Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 901
- Weston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 882
- Holy Spirit Infants SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6kmICSEA 991
- Aspect Hunter School, Abermain SatellitePrimary · Independent · 6km
- Gillieston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 922
- The Heights Learning CommunityPrimary · Independent · 6.6kmICSEA 1058
- Alesco Secondary College - Abermain CampusSecondary · Independent · 7.1km
- Abermain Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 917
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Heddon Greta
Is Heddon Greta safe?
Heddon Greta has a residential safety score of 54/100, 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 6,730 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Heddon Greta?
In Heddon Greta, the median house price is $864K and the median unit price is $675K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Heddon Greta from Sydney CBD?
Heddon Greta is about 121.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Heddon Greta?
Heddon Greta has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Heddon Greta?
Heddon Greta has a transport score of 28/100 and 20 bus stops.