Heddon Greta at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,838
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Heddon Greta.
The postcode for Heddon Greta is 2321 (NSW).
Heddon Greta (2321) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
Heddon Greta has roughly 2,838 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Heddon Greta 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Heddon Greta's population at 2,838, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,838
Median age
33
Family households
86%
Lone person
13%
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)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
2,838
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
212
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
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Heddon Greta.
Local schools for Heddon Greta
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Government School Catchment
Kurri Kurri High School
Stanford Merthyr Infants School
Kurri Kurri 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 Heddon Greta.
- What is the Heddon Greta postcode?
- Heddon Greta is in the 2321 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- Where is Heddon Greta?
- Heddon Greta is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2321, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Heddon Greta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $427, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Heddon Greta?
- There are 20 schools serving Heddon Greta on this page, including Kurri Kurri High School, Stanford Merthyr Infants School, Holy Spirit Primary School.
- How walkable is Heddon Greta?
- Heddon Greta has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Heddon Greta?
- Heddon Greta is close to Stanford Merthyr, Cliftleigh, Kurri Kurri, Loxford, Pelaw Main.
- What is the population of Heddon Greta?
- The population of Heddon Greta is approximately 2,838 (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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