Metford Dc at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
26.1k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Metford Dc.
The postcode for Metford Dc is 2323 (NSW).
Metford Dc (2323) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Metford Dc has roughly 26,051 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by 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.
Metford Dc 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Metford Dc's population at 26,051, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
26,051
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
26,051
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Metford Dc.
Local schools for Metford Dc
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Government School Catchment
Hunter River Community School
Metford Public School
Ashtonfield 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 Metford Dc.
- What is the Metford Dc postcode?
- Metford Dc is in the 2323 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Metford Dc?
- Metford Dc is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2323, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Metford Dc?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Metford Dc?
- There are 20 schools serving Metford Dc on this page, including Maitland Christian School, Arise Christian College, Hunter River Community School.
- How walkable is Metford Dc?
- Metford Dc has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Metford Dc?
- Metford Dc is close to Metford, Ashtonfield, Tenambit, Chisholm, Thornton.
- What is the population of Metford Dc?
- The population of Metford Dc is approximately 26,051 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
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