Population 2,483 (2011 census) Elevation 70 m (230 ft) Postal code 2334 | Postcode(s) 2334 Time zone AEST (UTC+10) Area 5.1 km² Local time Friday 7:52 PM | |
Location 183 km (114 mi) N of Sydney53 km (33 mi) WNW of Newcastle21 km (13 mi) N of Cessnock20 km (12 mi) W of Maitland27 km (17 mi) ESE of Singleton Weather 21°C, Wind SE at 11 km/h, 68% Humidity | ||
Greta is a suburb of the Cessnock and Maitland local government areas in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. Most of the population lives in the town of the same name, located in the north of the suburb, which is bisected by the New England Highway. At the 2011 census the town had a population of 2,483. It is largely a commuter town located midway between Cessnock, Singleton and Maitland. The town is linked to nearby Branxton especially during community events. Greta is close to major grape-growing areas of the Hunter Region.
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Map of Greta NSW 2334, Australia
Greta Army Camp
The Greta Army Camp, located on the town's outskirts, was opened in 1939 as a training ground for World War II soldier training, and in 1949 was transferred to the Department of Immigration who transformed it into one of Australia's largest migrant reception and training centres between June 1949 and January 1960 as part of the post-war immigration to Australia. Over 100,000 new migrants seeking a new life in Australia passed through Greta Camp throughout its 11-years in operation.
Sport
Greta is heavily associated with Branxton, which is only 3.6 km (2.2 mi) to the northwest, with many combined sporting ventures, the most notable being "The Greta-Branxton Wildcats" soccer and "Greta-Branxton Colts" rugby league clubs.
Tidy Towns
Greta's Tidy Towns projects have also been nationally recognised and even achieved multiple awards and prestige for its beautification of what was once considered an unfashionable place to live. Greta Tidy Towns Committee meets regularly to discuss changes to the town and to manage its continuing beautification.
Transport
Greta is located on the New England Highway, approximately 183 km (114 mi) north of Sydney. Access to Sydney will be possible via the Hunter Expressway when it is completed. NSW TrainLink's Hunter Line passes through Greta railway station, which opened in 1869.