Millers Forest at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
357
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Millers Forest.
The postcode for Millers Forest is 2324 (NSW).
Millers Forest (2324) sits in the Maitland region of NSW.
Millers Forest has roughly 357 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.
Millers Forest 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Millers Forest's population at 357, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
357
Median age
47
Family households
88%
Lone person
7%
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)
$395/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
357
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
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
Education
Schools in Millers Forest.
Local schools for Millers Forest
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Government School Catchment
Millers Forest Public School
Raymond Terrace Public School
Hunter River High 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 Millers Forest.
- What is the Millers Forest postcode?
- Millers Forest is in the 2324 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is Millers Forest?
- Millers Forest is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2324, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Millers Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $395.
- What schools are in Millers Forest?
- There are 20 schools serving Millers Forest on this page, including Millers Forest Public School, Raymond Terrace Public School, Hunter River High School.
- How walkable is Millers Forest?
- Millers Forest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Millers Forest?
- Millers Forest is close to Heatherbrae, Motto Farm, Duckenfield, Osterley, Berry Park.
- What is the population of Millers Forest?
- The population of Millers Forest is approximately 357 (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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