Lovedale
NSW 2325 · Cessnock
502 (2021) → 644 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.
Lovedale is a high growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2325, about 126km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.55M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 18/100, and is about 42km inland. Lovedale has an overall score of 28/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 30/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2325 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.38%), New Zealand (1.59%), India (1.2%), USA (1.2%), Canada (1%)
Top languages: German (1%), Sinhal (1%), Urdu (0.8%), Arabic (0.6%), Punjabi (0.6%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 940 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Philip's Christian College - CessnockCombined · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1032
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - CessnockCombined · Independent · 5.6km
- Nulkaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 931
- Greta Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 935
- Cessnock East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 835
- Abermain Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 917
- Mount View High SchoolSecondary · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 911
- Alesco Secondary College - Abermain CampusSecondary · Independent · 9.5km
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.7kmICSEA 975
- Branxton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 949
- Lochinvar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 965
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
No data
No outdoor amenities matched to 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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lovedale
Is Lovedale safe?
Lovedale has a residential safety score of 30/100, 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 6,175 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lovedale?
In Lovedale, the median house price is $2.55M. Median weekly house rent is $570.
How far is Lovedale from Sydney CBD?
Lovedale is about 125.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Lovedale?
Lovedale has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lovedale?
Lovedale has a transport score of 18/100 and 15 bus stops.