Lower Belford at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
407
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Lower Belford.
The postcode for Lower Belford is 2335 (NSW).
Lower Belford (2335) sits in the Maitland region of NSW.
Lower Belford has roughly 407 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Lower Belford 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lower Belford's population at 407, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
407
Median age
46
Family households
85%
Lone person
15%
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)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
407
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lower Belford.
Local schools for Lower Belford
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Government School Catchment
Kirkton Public School
Branxton Public School
Greta 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 Lower Belford.
- What is the Lower Belford postcode?
- Lower Belford is in the 2335 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is Lower Belford?
- Lower Belford is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2335, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lower Belford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $415, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Lower Belford?
- There are 14 schools serving Lower Belford on this page, including Kirkton Public School, Rosary Park Catholic School, Branxton Public School.
- How walkable is Lower Belford?
- Lower Belford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lower Belford?
- Lower Belford is close to Glendon, Scotts Flat, Branxton, Roughit, Elderslie.
- What is the population of Lower Belford?
- The population of Lower Belford is approximately 407 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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