Stanford Merthyr
NSW 2327 · Cessnock
575 (2021) → 646 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.
Stanford Merthyr is a high growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2327, about 120km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $650K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 32/100, and is about 27km inland. Stanford Merthyr has an overall score of 36/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 43/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.04%), Germany (0.87%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, 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 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 930 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Stanford Merthyr Infants SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 922
Nearby (within 10km)
- Holy Spirit Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1002
- Pelaw Main Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 914
- Kurri Kurri Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 898
- Kurri Kurri High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 902
- Weston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 881
- Holy Spirit Infants SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1006
- Aspect Hunter School, Abermain SatellitePrimary · Independent · 4.9km
- Alesco Senior College - Abermain CampusSecondary · Independent · 6km
- Abermain Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 905
- Mulbring Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 959
- Gillieston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 938
- Kearsley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.8kmICSEA 898
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Stanford Merthyr
Is Stanford Merthyr safe?
Stanford Merthyr has a residential safety score of 43/100, 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 7,652 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Stanford Merthyr?
In Stanford Merthyr, the median house price is $650K. Median weekly house rent is $530.
How far is Stanford Merthyr from Sydney CBD?
Stanford Merthyr is about 119.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 922 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr has a transport score of 32/100 and 5 bus stops.