Kurri Kurri
NSW 2327 · Cessnock
6,174 (2021) → 6,935 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Cessnock local government area (est. 70,227 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kurri Kurri is a high growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2327, about 120km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $669K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 34/100, and is about 29km inland. Kurri Kurri has an overall score of 39/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 19/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2327 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.64%), New Zealand (0.71%), Philippines (0.55%), Scotland (0.32%), India (0.21%)
Top languages: Filipino (0.29%), Thai (0.18%), Spanish (0.15%), Punjabi (0.13%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.11%)
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 930 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Spirit Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 994
- Kurri Kurri High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 894
- Kurri Kurri Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 891
Nearby (within 10km)
- Stanford Merthyr Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 950
- Pelaw Main Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 901
- Weston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 882
- Holy Spirit Infants SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 991
- Aspect Hunter School, Abermain SatellitePrimary · Independent · 3.5km
- Alesco Secondary College - Abermain CampusSecondary · Independent · 4.5km
- Abermain Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 917
- Gillieston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 922
- The Heights Learning CommunityPrimary · Independent · 8.7kmICSEA 1058
- Kearsley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 897
- Mulbring Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 954
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kurri Kurri
Is Kurri Kurri safe?
Kurri Kurri has a residential safety score of 19/100, 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 9,880 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kurri Kurri?
In Kurri Kurri, the median house price is $669K and the median unit price is $530K. Median weekly house rent is $520.
How far is Kurri Kurri from Sydney CBD?
Kurri Kurri is about 120.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Kurri Kurri?
Kurri Kurri has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 926 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kurri Kurri?
Kurri Kurri has a transport score of 34/100 and 48 bus stops.