Stanford Merthyr at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
575
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Stanford Merthyr.
The postcode for Stanford Merthyr is 2327 (NSW).
Stanford Merthyr (2327) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Stanford Merthyr has roughly 575 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Stanford Merthyr 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stanford Merthyr's population at 575, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
575
Median age
41
Family households
72%
Lone person
26%
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
575
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
44
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
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Stanford Merthyr.
Local schools for Stanford Merthyr
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Government School Catchment
Stanford Merthyr Infants School
Pelaw Main Public School
Kurri Kurri 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 Stanford Merthyr.
- What is the Stanford Merthyr postcode?
- Stanford Merthyr is in the 2327 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Stanford Merthyr?
- Stanford Merthyr is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2327, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Stanford Merthyr?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Stanford Merthyr?
- There are 12 schools serving Stanford Merthyr on this page, including Stanford Merthyr Infants School, Holy Spirit Primary School, Pelaw Main Public School.
- How walkable is Stanford Merthyr?
- Stanford Merthyr has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Stanford Merthyr?
- Stanford Merthyr is close to Kurri Kurri, Pelaw Main, Heddon Greta, Buchanan, Loxford.
- What is the population of Stanford Merthyr?
- The population of Stanford Merthyr is approximately 575 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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