NSW · Cessnock Council
Heddon Greta, 2321
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Heddon Greta is a practical mid-sized suburb in Cessnock, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access against similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,838
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $2,130
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 36 of 984
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 67.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 81 / 53 / 3
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $520
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 293
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 150
- Against the person
- 63
- Against property
- 54
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 52.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 45 residents
- State safety percentile
- 29.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +9%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order76
- Domestic Violence Related Assault132
- Fraud62
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment151
- Malicious Damage To Property99
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
38 public transport stops in this suburb
- Adams St After Stanford St
- Adams St At Heddon St
- Heddon St At Main Rd
- Main Rd After Heddon St
- Main Rd Opp 106
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
383 planning-related records
2026· 23 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 RADFORD STREET HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation32 BALLYNEAL CRESCENT HEDDON GRETA 2321Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool57 BALGOWNIE CIRCUIT HEDDON GRETA 2321Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure33 FORBES CRESCENT HEDDON GRETA 2321Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)727/DP1326704 5 Hylands Street Heddon Greta 2321Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation734/DP1326704 44 Camargo Circuit Heddon Greta 2321Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential AccommodationLot 724 59 Pikewood Road Heddon Greta NSW 2321Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)50 Sebonack Street HEDDON GRETAUnder Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure720/DP1326704 51 Pikewood Road Heddon Greta 2321Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure708/DP1326704 60 Pikewood Road Heddon Greta 2321Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential AccommodationLot 721 53 Pikewood Road Heddon Greta NSW 2321Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation22 KARINYUP CIRCUIT HEDDON GRETA 2321Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation24 KARINYUP CIRCUIT HEDDON GRETA 2321Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure7 KARINYUP CIRCUIT HEDDON GRETA 2321Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure34 HALL STREET HEDDON GRETA 2321Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 KARINYUP CIRCUIT HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 LOIS CLOSE HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
March 2026
- Subdivision48 BALLYNEAL CRESCENT HEDDON GRETA 2321Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation20 Karinyup Circuit Heddon Greta NSW 2321Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation18 Karinyup Circuit Heddon Greta NSW 2321Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support11 BARNBOUGLE STREET HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 BARNBOUGLE STREET HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences7 ERROL CRESCENT HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)51 ADAMS STREET HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 SEBONACK STREET HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
- Subdivision53 MERION CIRCUIT HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool85 FORBES CRESCENT HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space28 BALLYNEAL CRESCENT HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support47 MERION CIRCUIT HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
- Subdivision2 30 YOUNG STREET HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Livestock processing industry181 MAIN ROAD HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool16 MADELINE STREET HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation39 MERION CIRCUIT HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)66 CLIFT STREET HEDDON GRETA 2321Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 SEBONACK STREET HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 MERION CIRCUIT HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 RADFORD STREET HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation43 MERION CIRCUIT HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 MERION CIRCUIT HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 BALGOWNIE CIRCUIT HEDDON GRETA 2321Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
27 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Adams St after Stanford StBus stop
- Adams St at Heddon StBus stop
- Adams St at Young StBus stop
- Cessnock Rd at Heddon StBus stop
- Heddon St at Bowden StBus stop
- Heddon St at Main RdBus stop
- Heddon St at Radford StBus stop
- Heddon St at Trenchard StBus stop
- Main Rd after Earp StBus stop
- Main Rd after Heddon StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Hedleigh ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 46.9/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 34% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2326th in Australia
- State rank
- 721st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #199 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #482 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Adams St after Stanford Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Adams St at Heddon Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Adams St at Young Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Cessnock Rd at Heddon Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Heddon St at Bowden Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Heddon St at Main Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Heddon St at Radford Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Heddon St at Trenchard Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Main Rd after Earp Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Main Rd after Heddon Stamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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