Cessnock vs Nulkaba
The verdict
Cessnock is more affordable, with a median house price of $719K versus $1.18M in Nulkaba. Cessnock rates higher for liveability (66 vs 29). Nulkaba rates higher for education (35 vs 23). Cessnock is closer to the coast (37.4 km vs 39.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Nulkaba rates higher (28 vs 15/100 in Cessnock).
Scores
| Cessnock | Nulkaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 29 |
| Transport | 29 | 24 |
| Education | 23 | 35 |
| Liveability | 66 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cessnock | Nulkaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,300 | 715 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,192 | $2,217 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.9% | 26.5% |
| Born in Australia | 85.9% | 90.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3 |
Growth: Cessnock Moderate Growth · Nulkaba Moderate Growth
Property
| Cessnock | Nulkaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $719K | $1.18M |
| 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% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cessnock | Nulkaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 15 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 515 | 280 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 626 | 420 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,129 | 1,119 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,969 | 7,692 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cessnock | Nulkaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 901 | 982 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cessnock · Nulkaba
Transport
| Cessnock | Nulkaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 152 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.1 km | 12.3 km |
Liveability
| Cessnock | Nulkaba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.4 km | 39.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.4 km | 120.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Cessnock | Nulkaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,300 | 715 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,990 | 745 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,820 | 826 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cessnock or Nulkaba?
Nulkaba has the higher residential safety score (Cessnock 15/100 vs Nulkaba 28/100).
Which is more affordable, Cessnock or Nulkaba?
Cessnock is more affordable, with a median house price of $719K versus $1.18M.
Which has better schools, Cessnock or Nulkaba?
Nulkaba has a higher average school ICSEA (Cessnock 901 vs Nulkaba 982; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cessnock or Nulkaba?
Cessnock has the higher transport score (Cessnock 29/100 vs Nulkaba 24/100).
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