Aberdare
NSW 2325 · Cessnock
2,542 (2021) → 2,650 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Cessnock local government area (est. 70,227 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Aberdare is a moderate growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2325, about 116km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $693K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 42/100, and is about 36km inland. Aberdare has an overall score of 41/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 28/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.73%), New Zealand (0.75%), Philippines (0.51%), Scotland (0.35%), South Africa (0.35%)
Top languages: Russian (0.24%), Thai (0.24%), Gujarati (0.16%), Italian (0.16%), Spanish (0.16%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 925 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cessnock Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 890
- Cessnock High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 884
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cessnock East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 851
- Kearsley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 898
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 981
- Cessnock West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 876
- Kitchener Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 930
- Nulkaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 955
- Mount View High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 912
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - CessnockCombined · Independent · 5.1km
- Abermain Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 905
- Alesco Senior College - Abermain CampusSecondary · Independent · 5.7km
- St Philip's Christian College - CessnockCombined · Independent · 5.9kmICSEA 1031
- Bellbird Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 918
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Aberdare
Is Aberdare safe?
Aberdare has a residential safety score of 28/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,537 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Aberdare?
In Aberdare, the median house price is $693K and the median unit price is $491K. Median weekly house rent is $575.
How far is Aberdare from Sydney CBD?
Aberdare is about 115.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Aberdare?
Aberdare has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 887 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Aberdare?
Aberdare has a transport score of 42/100 and 38 bus stops.