Metford
NSW 2323 · Maitland
4,707 (2021) → 4,781 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Maitland local government area (est. 99,787 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Metford is a stable suburb in Maitland, NSW 2323, about 129km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $793K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is about 22km inland. Metford has an overall score of 70/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 33/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2323 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (1.27%), England (1.1%), Philippines (0.98%), India (0.76%), China (0.49%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.66%), Cantonese (0.49%), Punjabi (0.38%), Vietnamese (0.38%), Tagalog (0.34%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 971 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Maitland Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1047
- Arise Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 971
- Hunter River Community SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 958
- Metford Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 887
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ashtonfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1008
- Hunter Valley Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1134
- OneSchool Global NSW - MaitlandCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 975
- Maitland High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 947
- St Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1064
- Tenambit Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 893
- St Bede's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1030
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1063
- Maitland East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 975
- Thornton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 974
- Aspect Hunter SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1008
- Maitland Grossmann High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 960
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around 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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 · 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 Metford
Is Metford safe?
Metford has a residential safety score of 33/100, 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 8,264 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Metford?
In Metford, the median house price is $793K and the median unit price is $503K. Median weekly house rent is $630.
How far is Metford from Sydney CBD?
Metford is about 128.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Metford?
Metford has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 966 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Metford?
Metford has a transport score of 92/100, including 2 train stations and 32 bus stops.