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Neath

NSW 2326 • New South Wales

430
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
3.36 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordableFamily-Friendly
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About Neath

Neath is a small locality in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, located approximately 9 kilometres south-west of Cessnock and around 140 kilometres north of Sydney. With a population of around 430 residents, it sits within the Cessnock LGA in the heart of the Hunter coalfields and wine region. The area is characterised by its semi-rural setting amid the Hunter Valley's rolling hills and former mining heritage.

Residents of Neath enjoy a quiet semi-rural lifestyle with easy access to the facilities and services of nearby Cessnock. The suburb is close to the famous Hunter Valley wine country, with world-renowned wineries and restaurants within a short drive. It attracts families, tradies, and those working in the local mining and viticulture industries who value affordability and space while remaining within reach of Newcastle.

Neath falls under postcode 2326 and is governed by the Cessnock Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Paterson, while state elections fall under the Maitland electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2326
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cessnock
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Maitland
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.79°, 151.45°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
3.36 km²
Population Density
128 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Neath for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$615K
13 sales · ▲ 1.7% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2326

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2326, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,819
Median 2023–24
$57,174
▲ 24.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$65,816

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2326; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Cessnock (no rail)
9 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Hunter Valley Buses — Cessnock / Maitland 20-30 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
140 km
By Train
Bus to Maitland then train ~2h15m to Central
By Car (Peak)
2h - 2h30m
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h45m

🛣️ No rail in Cessnock; Newcastle interchange via Maitland

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality; car required for most daily activities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
430
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Cessnock Local Government Area, which contains Neath. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
344.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.1%
Motor vehicle theft
559.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
474.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
2.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
377.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.5%
View all 62 offence types for Cessnock →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Neath NSW located? +

Neath is a small locality in the Hunter Valley, approximately 9 kilometres south-west of Cessnock and 140 kilometres north of Sydney.

Is Neath close to Hunter Valley wineries? +

Yes, Neath is situated within the broader Hunter Valley wine region. Pokolbin and many of the Hunter Valley's famous wineries are approximately 15–20 kilometres away.

What schools are near Neath NSW? +

Neath residents typically access schools in nearby Cessnock, including Cessnock Public School, Cessnock High School, and various Catholic schools.

What is the median house price in Neath? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $615,000, up 1.7% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Neath a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Neath is part of the Cessnock LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Neath? +

Neath had a population of 430 at the 2021 Census.