Stanford Merthyr NSW

Postcode 2327 · Cessnock LGA

Stanford Merthyr is a small community in New South Wales within the Cessnock local government area (postcode 2327). With a population of 575, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $70K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, machinery operators & drivers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Stanford Merthyr is $710,000, having grown strongly 6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $498. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,539.

Stanford Merthyr is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 950, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 5 bus stops. The crime rate in the Cessnock LGA is moderate at 4,766 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Stanford Merthyr offers a gross rental yield of 3.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($710K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +6.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$710K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability10.2x Stretched
Price Momentum+6.0% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$710K
6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$310
POPULATION
575
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,337
Personal Income /wk$627
Mortgage /mth$1,539
CRIME (Cessnock LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,766
Total Incidents3,305
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA950
Total Students54
Government1
Stanford Merthyr Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 950
Data: 2026