Kearsley
NSW 2325 · Cessnock
838 (2021) → 873 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.
Kearsley is a moderate growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2325, about 115km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $775K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 26/100, and is about 34km inland. Kearsley has an overall score of 26/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 31/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.43%), New Zealand (1.07%), Philippines (0.6%), South Africa (0.48%)
Top languages: Japan (0.36%)
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 926 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kearsley Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 898
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cessnock High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 884
- Cessnock Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 890
- Cessnock East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 851
- Kitchener Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 930
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 981
- Abermain Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 905
- Alesco Senior College - Abermain CampusSecondary · Independent · 5km
- Cessnock West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 876
- Holy Spirit Infants SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.7kmICSEA 1006
- Aspect Hunter School, Abermain SatellitePrimary · Independent · 5.8km
- Nulkaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 955
- Mount View High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 912
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kearsley
Is Kearsley safe?
Kearsley has a residential safety score of 31/100, 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 7,876 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kearsley?
In Kearsley, the median house price is $775K. Median weekly house rent is $575.
How far is Kearsley from Sydney CBD?
Kearsley is about 115.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Kearsley?
Kearsley has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 898 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kearsley?
Kearsley has a transport score of 26/100 and 17 bus stops.