Greta at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,349
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Greta.
The postcode for Greta is 2334 (NSW).
Greta (2334) sits in the Maitland region of NSW.
Greta has roughly 3,349 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Greta 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 3 government primary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Greta's population at 3,349, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,349
Median age
33
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
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)
$583/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
3,349
Median age: 33
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
166
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
20
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Greta.
Local schools for Greta
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Government School Catchment
Greta Public School
Branxton Public School
Lochinvar Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Greta.
- What is the Greta postcode?
- Greta is in the 2334 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is Greta?
- Greta is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2334, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Greta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $583, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Greta?
- There are 6 schools serving Greta on this page, including Greta Public School, Branxton Public School, Rosary Park Catholic School.
- How walkable is Greta?
- Greta has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Greta?
- Greta is close to Harpers Hill, Oswald, North Rothbury, Leconfield, East Branxton.
- What is the population of Greta?
- The population of Greta is approximately 3,349 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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