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Kitchener

NSW 2325 · Cessnock

679 (2021) → 740 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Cessnock local government area (est. 70,227 residents)

24
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

679
Population
$1.15M
Median house (2026)Low sales volume
48
Safety score
22
Transport score

Kitchener is a high growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2325, about 111km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.15M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 22/100, and is about 34km inland. Kitchener has an overall score of 24/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 48/100.

111.3 km
To Sydney CBD
34.1 km
To coast
$570/wk
Median rent (house)
19.5 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

679
Population
37
Median age
3.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Cessnock LGA population (est. 2025)70,227
Median household income (weekly)$1,962
vs NSW median+6.1%
Median taxable income (individual)$55,710/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -6%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2325 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher15.4%
Born in Australia92.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse213 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (1.03%), India (0.74%), USA (0.59%), Poland (0.44%)

Top languages: Malayalam (0.74%), Polish (0.44%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.15M
Median house (2026)Low volume: 14 sales in 12 months
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$570 / $462 wk
Rental yield (house)2.6%
Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

48
Residential

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:

1
Break & enter dwelling147/100k
1
Steal from dwelling147/100k
5
Motor vehicle theft736/100k
2
Domestic assault295/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
3
Non-domestic assault442/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 33 (all categories, latest year)4,860 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

22

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

16
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 920 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Kitchener Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 930

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Kearsley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 897
  • Cessnock High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 892
  • Cessnock Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 876
  • Bellbird Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 907
  • Cessnock West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 884
  • St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.2kmICSEA 975
  • Cessnock East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 835
  • Ellalong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 903
  • Mount View High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 911
  • Paxton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 926
  • Nulkaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 931
  • St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - CessnockCombined · Independent · 9.1km

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

22
13Bus
CBD commute (est.)249 min (bus)
Nearest train stationLochinvar (19.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.1% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
13.3%
Construction
11.9%
Retail Trade
7.5%
Education & Training
7.2%
Accommodation & Food Services
6.9%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

27.5°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,100mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
11 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
1Sports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (78/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalCessnock Hospital (6.2 km)
Nearest vet20.3 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (32.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

4

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
1
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

41

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

1
Parks
2
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

56

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

74

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.47

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate2.17%
Projected population 2041917
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Cessnock

Abernethy$970K23transportAberdare$758K42transportCessnock$728K29transportBellbird Heights$750K46transportKearsley$690K26transportPelton$775K19transport

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Frequently asked questions about Kitchener

Is Kitchener safe?

Kitchener has a residential safety score of 48/100, 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 4,860 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Kitchener?

In Kitchener, the median house price is $1.15M. Median weekly house rent is $570.

How far is Kitchener from Sydney CBD?

Kitchener is about 111.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Kitchener?

Kitchener has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 930 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Kitchener?

Kitchener has a transport score of 22/100 and 13 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.