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 $652K 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2327 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.04%), Germany (0.87%)
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.
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 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 930 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Stanford Merthyr Infants SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 950
Nearby (within 10km)
- Holy Spirit Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 994
- Pelaw Main Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 901
- Kurri Kurri Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 891
- Kurri Kurri High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 894
- Weston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 882
- Holy Spirit Infants SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 991
- Aspect Hunter School, Abermain SatellitePrimary · Independent · 4.9km
- Alesco Secondary College - Abermain CampusSecondary · Independent · 6km
- Abermain Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 917
- Mulbring Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 954
- Gillieston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 922
- The Heights Learning CommunityPrimary · Independent · 8.9kmICSEA 1058
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
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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.
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
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 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 6,435 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Stanford Merthyr?
In Stanford Merthyr, the median house price is $652K. Median weekly house rent is $520.
How far is Stanford Merthyr from Sydney CBD?
Stanford Merthyr is about 119.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Stanford Merthyr?
Stanford Merthyr has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 950 (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.