Cliftleigh at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,309
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Cliftleigh.
The postcode for Cliftleigh is 2321 (NSW).
Cliftleigh (2321) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
Cliftleigh has roughly 2,309 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cliftleigh scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cliftleigh's population at 2,309, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 46% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,309
Median age
27
Family households
82%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$427/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$435/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
2,309
Median age: 27
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Safety
Crime and safety.
147
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cliftleigh.
Local schools for Cliftleigh
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Government School Catchment
Kurri Kurri High School
Stanford Merthyr Infants School
Gillieston Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cliftleigh.
- What is the Cliftleigh postcode?
- Cliftleigh is in the 2321 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- Where is Cliftleigh?
- Cliftleigh is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2321, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cliftleigh?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $427, for units it's $435.
- What schools are in Cliftleigh?
- There are 20 schools serving Cliftleigh on this page, including Kurri Kurri High School, Stanford Merthyr Infants School, Holy Spirit Primary School.
- How walkable is Cliftleigh?
- Cliftleigh has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Cliftleigh?
- Cliftleigh is close to Heddon Greta, Loxford, Gillieston Heights, Kurri Kurri, Stanford Merthyr.
- What is the population of Cliftleigh?
- The population of Cliftleigh is approximately 2,309 (2021 Census). The median age is 27.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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