Heatherbrae at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
654
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Heatherbrae.
The postcode for Heatherbrae is 2324 (NSW).
Heatherbrae (2324) sits in the Maitland region of NSW.
Heatherbrae has roughly 654 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Heatherbrae scores 2/100 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Heatherbrae's population at 654, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
654
Median age
47
Family households
54%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
654
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
151
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.
2
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Heatherbrae.
Local schools for Heatherbrae
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Government School Catchment
Hunter River High School
Raymond Terrace Public School
Irrawang 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 Heatherbrae.
- What is the Heatherbrae postcode?
- Heatherbrae is in the 2324 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is Heatherbrae?
- Heatherbrae is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2324, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Heatherbrae?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Heatherbrae?
- There are 18 schools serving Heatherbrae on this page, including Hunter River High School, Raymond Terrace Public School, St Brigid's Primary School.
- How walkable is Heatherbrae?
- Heatherbrae has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Heatherbrae?
- Heatherbrae is close to Motto Farm, Millers Forest, Raymond Terrace, Raymond Terrace East, Tomago.
- What is the population of Heatherbrae?
- The population of Heatherbrae is approximately 654 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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