Cessnock
NSW 2325 · Cessnock
16,300 (2021) → 16,990 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cessnock is a moderate growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2325, about 116km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $719K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 29/100, and is about 37km inland. Cessnock has an overall score of 40/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 15/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2325 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.77%), New Zealand (1.12%), Philippines (0.54%), Scotland (0.41%), Thailand (0.29%)
Top languages: Thai (0.32%), Tagalog (0.21%), Mandarin (0.18%), Nepali (0.17%), Spanish (0.15%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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 March 2026
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 923 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 975
- Mount View High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 911
- Cessnock West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 884
- Cessnock East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 835
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cessnock Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 876
- Cessnock High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 892
- Nulkaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 931
- Kearsley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 897
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - CessnockCombined · Independent · 4km
- St Philip's Christian College - CessnockCombined · Independent · 4.6kmICSEA 1032
- Kitchener Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 930
- Bellbird Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 907
- Abermain Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 917
- Alesco Secondary College - Abermain CampusSecondary · Independent · 7km
- Holy Spirit Infants SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8kmICSEA 991
- Aspect Hunter School, Abermain SatellitePrimary · Independent · 8km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Cessnock
Is Cessnock safe?
Cessnock has a residential safety score of 15/100, 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 10,969 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cessnock?
In Cessnock, the median house price is $719K and the median unit price is $555K. Median weekly house rent is $570.
How far is Cessnock from Sydney CBD?
Cessnock is about 116.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cessnock?
Cessnock has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 901 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cessnock?
Cessnock has a transport score of 29/100 and 152 bus stops.