Neath at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
430
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Neath.
The postcode for Neath is 2326 (NSW).
Neath (2326) sits in the Maitland region of NSW.
Neath has roughly 430 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Neath 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, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Neath's population at 430, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
430
Median age
55
Family households
57%
Lone person
44%
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)
$315/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
430
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
65
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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Neath.
Local schools for Neath
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Government School Catchment
Abermain Public School
Weston Public School
Cessnock East 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 Neath.
- What is the Neath postcode?
- Neath is in the 2326 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is Neath?
- Neath is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2326, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Neath?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $315, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Neath?
- There are 18 schools serving Neath on this page, including Abermain Public School, Holy Spirit Infants School, Weston Public School.
- How walkable is Neath?
- Neath has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Neath?
- Neath is close to Abermain, Weston, Kearsley, Milsons Arm, Aberdare.
- What is the population of Neath?
- The population of Neath is approximately 430 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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