Stratford at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
161
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Stratford.
The postcode for Stratford is 2422 (NSW).
Stratford (2422) sits in the Walcha region of NSW.
Stratford has roughly 161 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Stratford 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stratford's population at 161, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
161
Median age
47
Family households
57%
Lone person
41%
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)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
161
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
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Education
Schools in Stratford.
Local schools for Stratford
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Government School Catchment
Stratford Public School
Gloucester High School
Gloucester 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 Stratford.
- What is the Stratford postcode?
- Stratford is in the 2422 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
- Where is Stratford?
- Stratford is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2422, in the Walcha region.
- What is the average rent in Stratford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Stratford?
- There are 5 schools serving Stratford on this page, including Stratford Public School, Gloucester High School, Gloucester Public School.
- How walkable is Stratford?
- Stratford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Stratford?
- Stratford is close to Craven, Forbesdale, Faulkland, Wards River, Gloucester.
- What is the population of Stratford?
- The population of Stratford is approximately 161 (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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