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Metford
MaitlandNew South Wales
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
Suburbs around Metford:
East Maitland, Tenambit Chisholm
East Maitland Metford Thornton
Ashtonfield Ashtonfield, Four Mile Creek

Metford is a suburb of the city of Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. It is on the New England Highway and has a railway station on NSW TrainLink's Hunter line. The line was opened in 1857, and the station was opened on 17 March 1995.

Education

There are two main schools in Metford, one being Metford Public School, a co-ed government primary school. and Maitland Christian School, a co-ed Baptist K–12 school.

Heritage Listings

Metford has some heritage listings, including:

  • Main Northern Railway: Metford railway station
  • McCubbin Close: Metford Skate Park
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