Metford at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
4,707
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Metford.
The postcode for Metford is 2323 (NSW).
Metford (2323) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Metford has roughly 4,707 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Metford 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's population at 4,707, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,707
Median age
35
Family households
72%
Lone person
24%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
4,707
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
554
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
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.
Local schools for Metford
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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.
- What is the Metford postcode?
- Metford is in the 2323 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Metford?
- Metford is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2323, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Metford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Metford?
- There are 20 schools serving Metford on this page, including Maitland Christian School, Arise Christian College, Hunter River Community School.
- How walkable is Metford?
- Metford has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Metford?
- Metford is close to Metford Dc, Ashtonfield, Tenambit, Chisholm, Thornton.
- What is the population of Metford?
- The population of Metford is approximately 4,707 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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