Metford, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MetfordMaitland, New South Wales |
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| Population | 4,764 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2323 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Maitland | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Maitland | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Maitland | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Paterson | ||||||||||||||
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Metford is a suburb located in the city of Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. It's a part of the wider Hunter Region. Metford is easy to find because it sits right on the New England Highway.
You can also get to Metford by train! It has its own railway station on NSW TrainLink's Hunter line. The railway line itself is quite old, opening way back in 1857. However, the Metford station is much newer, opening its doors on March 17, 1995.
Schools in Metford
Metford is home to two important schools that help educate its young people.
Metford Public School
This is a government primary school. It welcomes both boys and girls, providing education for younger students in the area.
Maitland Christian School
This school is a Baptist K–12 school. This means it teaches students from kindergarten all the way through to Year 12. It also welcomes both boys and girls.
Historic Places
Metford has a few places that are officially listed as having special heritage value. This means they are important parts of history and are protected.
- Metford Railway Station: The railway station is part of the larger Main Northern Railway line. This line is very old and important for connecting different parts of New South Wales.
- Metford Skate Park: Located on McCubbin Close, the skate park is also considered a heritage listing. This might seem surprising, but it shows that places important to local culture and community life can also be recognized for their historical value.
