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Belford

NSW 2335 • New South Wales

176
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
39.80 km²
Area
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Median Rent
Wine CountryRuralHistoricFamily-Friendly

About Belford

Belford is a small rural town in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, located in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine country between Branxton and Cessnock within the Upper Hunter state electorate. Covering 39.8 square kilometres, the locality recorded a population of 176 at the 2021 census with a median age of 36, reflecting a relatively young rural community engaged in viticulture, agriculture and the Hunter Valley tourism economy. The locality's position in the lower Hunter Valley places it amid rolling hills lined with vineyards, olive groves and horse studs that have made the Hunter one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions. Branxton station is approximately 5 kilometres away, providing rail access on the Hunter Line.

Belford residents enjoy a lifestyle immersed in one of Australia's premier wine tourism regions, with world-renowned cellar doors, fine-dining restaurants, boutique guesthouses and arts venues within minutes of the town. Cessnock (approximately 18 km south) is the main service centre for the Lower Hunter wine country, offering supermarkets, schools, medical facilities and the Cessnock Aerodrome. Maitland (approximately 30 km east) provides broader urban services and Hunter Line rail connections to Newcastle and Sydney. The Hunter Valley offers an exceptional outdoor lifestyle — hot air ballooning, cycling through vineyards and exploring the Pokolbin and Broke wine sub-regions are popular local pursuits.

Belford falls under postcode 2335 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2335
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.64°, 151.32°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
39.80 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Branxton
5 km
Hunter Line – trains to Newcastle Interchange ~35 min, Sydney Central ~2.5 hrs
Singleton
18 km
Hunter Line – trains to Newcastle Interchange ~50 min

Bus Services

  • 180 (Hunter Valley Buses) — Singleton Heights to Green Hills Shopping Centre via Branxton, Greta, Lochinvar, Maitland ~10 min to Branxton, ~55 min to Maitland

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
175 km
By Train
~2 hr 50 min (bus/drive to Branxton ~5 km, then Hunter Line to Sydney Central)
By Bus
Route 180 to Maitland, then Hunter Line connections
By Car (Peak)
~2 hrs 10 min to Sydney via New England Highway and M1
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 55 min

🛣️ Branxton (5 km) provides the most convenient rail access. Newcastle is ~55 km east. The Hunter Valley wine country makes Belford attractive for rural-residential buyers commuting to Newcastle or Hunter Valley employment.

Walkability Car Dependent

Belford has no walkable commercial centre. Bus route 180 provides a connection to Branxton and Maitland, but a car is needed for most daily activities. The wine country roads are suited to cycling.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
176
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belford known for? +

Belford residents enjoy a lifestyle immersed in one of Australia's premier wine tourism regions, with world-renowned cellar doors, fine-dining restaurants, boutique guesthouses and arts venues within minutes of the town.

How far is Belford from Sydney CBD? +

Belford is approximately 175 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately ~2 hrs 10 min to Sydney via New England Highway and M1 in peak hour and ~1 hr 55 min off-peak.

Does Belford have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Branxton (5 km away, approximately null walk) on the Hunter Line – trains to Newcastle Interchange ~35 min, Sydney Central ~2.5 hrs. Bus services include 180 (Hunter Valley Buses), running to Singleton Heights to Green Hills Shopping Centre via Branxton, Greta, Lochinvar, Maitland in approximately ~10 min to Branxton, ~55 min to Maitland.

What is the population of Belford? +

According to the 2021 Census, Belford has a population of 176 residents. It is a small locality in NSW.

Is Belford a good place to live? +

Belford is well-suited to families, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. Cessnock (approximately 18 km south) is the main service centre for the Lower Hunter wine country, offering supermarkets, schools, medical facilities and the Cessnock Aerodrome.

What is the postcode for Belford? +

The postcode for Belford is 2335. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).