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Metford

NSW 2323 · Maitland

4,707 (2021) → 4,781 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Maitland local government area (est. 99,787 residents)

70
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,707
Population
$739K
Median house (2025)
33
Safety score
92
Transport score

Metford is a stable suburb in Maitland, NSW 2323, about 129km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $739K 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.

128.5 km
To Sydney CBD
22.1 km
To coast
$630/wk
Median rent (house)
810 m
To nearest station

Demographics

4,707
Population
35
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Maitland LGA population (est. 2025)99,787
Median household income (weekly)$1,484
vs NSW median-19.8%
Bachelor degree or higher18.0%
Born in Australia86.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,476 / 53 / 223

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

$739K+8.2%
Median house (2025)
$510K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$630 / $460 wk
Rental yield (house)4.4%
Days on market (house)32 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

33
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

12
Break & enter dwelling255/100k
5
Steal from dwelling106/100k
18
Motor vehicle theft382/100k
54
Domestic assault1,147/100k
3
Robbery64/100k
35
Non-domestic assault744/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 554 (all categories, latest year)11,770 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

41

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

43
Within 10km4 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 971 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Maitland Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1050
  • Hunter River Community SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 956
  • Arise Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 936
  • Metford Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 875

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Ashtonfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1012
  • Hunter Valley Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1135
  • OneSchool Global NSW - MaitlandCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 980
  • Maitland High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 942
  • St Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1058
  • Tenambit Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 898
  • St Bede's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1027
  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1056
  • Maitland East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 976
  • Thornton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 980
  • Aspect Hunter SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 993
  • Maitland Grossmann High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 970

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

92
2Train
32Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency379/hr
Nearest train stationMetford (810 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.5°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,100mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

60 in suburbSupermarkets
80 in suburbCafes/Rest.
123 in suburbParks
127 in suburbPlaygrounds
3181 in suburbPools
30 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
40 in suburbGPs
30 in suburbPharmacies
50 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
7115 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNew Maitland Hospital (1.0 km)
Nearest vet2.7 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (8.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

60

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

3
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
71
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

25

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

12
Parks
0
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

17

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

71

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services6
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.27

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.39%
Projected population 20414,946
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Maitland

Ashtonfield$916K55transportEast Maitland$825K89transportTenambit$800K63transportChisholm$1.03M58transportThornton$869K87transportPitnacreeData not available55transport

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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 11,770 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Metford?

In Metford, the median house price is $739K and the median unit price is $510K. 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 954 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.