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Heddon Greta

NSW 2321 • Rest of NSW

2,838
Population (2021)
$47,164
Median Income
4.92 km²
Area
28m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyGrowth SuburbAffordableHunter ValleyCommuter Suburb

About Heddon Greta

Heddon Greta is a growing suburb in the Cessnock local government area of the Hunter Region, located 34 kilometres west of Newcastle and 13 kilometres south of Maitland. With a population of around 2,800 residents that grew significantly from 2,047 in 2016, it's one of the region's emerging residential areas. The suburb lies mainly to the north of the Hunter Expressway, which has improved connectivity to Newcastle, Maitland, and the Hunter Valley wine region.

The suburb offers an affordable entry point to the Hunter Region with a strong community spirit centred around the refurbished Heddon Greta Hotel. Families are drawn to the area for its proximity to quality schools, local parks, and community facilities. The Hunter Expressway has made commuting significantly easier, with quick access to both Maitland and Newcastle for employment. Residents enjoy being a short drive from the world-renowned Hunter Valley wineries while maintaining an authentic small-town atmosphere.

Heddon Greta falls under postcode 2321 and is governed by Cessnock Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cessnock electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2321
Urban Area
Cessnock - Surrounds
LGA
Cessnock
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Cessnock
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.81°, 151.50°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
4.92 km²
Elevation
28m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maitland Station
13 km
Hunter Line
Greta Station
6 km
Hunter Line

Bus Services

  • Route 165 — Maitland via Kurri Kurri 25 min
  • Hunter Valley Buses — Cessnock/Kurri Kurri 15 min

Commute to Newcastle

Distance
34 km
By Train
47 minutes from Greta Station
By Bus
1 hour 15 min (via Maitland)
By Car (Peak)
35-45 minutes via Hunter Expressway
By Car (Off-Peak)
30 minutes

🛣️ Hunter Expressway provides excellent road access. Greta Station has limited services.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Limited local shops. Most errands require driving to Kurri Kurri or Cessnock.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
33 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,047
Census 2021
2,838
▲ 38.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,256
Income 2021
$47,164
▲ 33.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,591
Born Overseas 145

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 28
  • 2. Scotland 14
  • 3. New Zealand 12
  • 4. India 11
  • 5. Philippines 8
  • 6. United States 7
  • 7. Fiji 5
  • 8. Germany 4
  • 9. South Korea 4
  • 10. Malaysia 4
  • 11. Netherlands 4
  • 12. Vietnam 4
  • 13. China 3
  • 14. Indonesia 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,321
English 1,215
Scottish 374
Australian Aboriginal 249
Irish 249
German 130
Italian 52
Dutch 38
Welsh 34
Polish 23

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,314
Both parents born in Australia
205
Both parents born overseas
205
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.2%
No Religion
44.1%
Hinduism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.3%
Islam
0.3%
Buddhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
248 (8.7%)
5-14 years
427 (15.0%)
15-19 years
169 (6.0%)
20-24 years
175 (6.2%)
25-34 years
497 (17.5%)
35-44 years
411 (14.5%)
45-54 years
321 (11.3%)
55-64 years
322 (11.3%)
65-74 years
207 (7.3%)
75-84 years
53 (1.9%)
85+ years
18 (0.6%)

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