New South Wales · Postcode 2334
Greta postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 132 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Greta at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Greta vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Greta | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,929 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $360 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,755 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 33 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Greta is a locality 132 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2334. It falls within the Hunter Valley exc Newcastle region. The local government area is Cessnock.
According to the 2021 Census, Greta has a population of 3,349 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,929, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The Indigenous population is 319 (9.5% of residents).
Housing in Greta includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,755, with 1,157 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 79.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Greta scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Greta is served by Greta Public School.
Greta is part of the Lower Hunter statistical area in New South Wales.
Greta details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2334 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 3,349 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,929/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $803/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,755 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 20.7 km² |
| Population Density | 162/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,157 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 319 (9.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -32.6875639 |
| Longitude | 151.38519 |
| Distance from Sydney | 132 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hunter Valley exc Newcastle |
| Area (SA3) | Lower Hunter |
| Local Government | Cessnock |
| Federal Electorate | Hunter |
| State Electorate | Maitland |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 776 (23.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 432 (12.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,020 (30.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 721 (21.5%) |
| 65+ years | 395 (11.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 360 (10.7%) |
| Arthritis | 323 (9.6%) |
| Diabetes | 188 (5.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 133 (4.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 80 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 79 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 5 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 33 (2.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 308 (26.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 458 (39.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 358 (30.9%) |
Schools in Greta
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Greta. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.