Cessnock vs Kitchener
The verdict
Cessnock is more affordable, with a median house price of $719K versus $1.15M in Kitchener. Cessnock rates higher for liveability (66 vs 24). Kitchener is closer to the coast (34.1 km vs 37.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kitchener rates higher (48 vs 15/100 in Cessnock).
Scores
| Cessnock | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 24 |
| Transport | 29 | 22 |
| Education | 23 | 26 |
| Liveability | 66 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cessnock | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,300 | 679 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,192 | $1,962 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.9% | 15.4% |
| Born in Australia | 85.9% | 92.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3.1 |
Growth: Cessnock Moderate Growth · Kitchener High Growth
Property
| Cessnock | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $719K | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | $555K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 13.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cessnock | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 15 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 515 | 147 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 626 | 736 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,129 | 295 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,969 | 4,860 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cessnock | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 901 | 930 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cessnock · Kitchener
Transport
| Cessnock | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 152 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.1 km | 19.5 km |
Liveability
| Cessnock | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 22 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.4 km | 34.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.4 km | 111.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Cessnock | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,300 | 679 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,990 | 740 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,820 | 917 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | 2.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cessnock or Kitchener?
Kitchener has the higher residential safety score (Cessnock 15/100 vs Kitchener 48/100).
Which is more affordable, Cessnock or Kitchener?
Cessnock is more affordable, with a median house price of $719K versus $1.15M.
Which has better schools, Cessnock or Kitchener?
Kitchener has a higher average school ICSEA (Cessnock 901 vs Kitchener 930; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cessnock or Kitchener?
Cessnock has the higher transport score (Cessnock 29/100 vs Kitchener 22/100).
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