North Rothbury
NSW 2335 · Cessnock
2,502 (2021) → 3,210 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.
North Rothbury is a high growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2335, about 132km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $814K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 49/100, and is about 47km inland. North Rothbury has an overall score of 40/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.04%), New Zealand (1.32%), South Africa (0.76%), Philippines (0.72%), India (0.4%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.44%), Malayalam (0.36%), Spanish (0.36%), Afrikaans (0.32%), Vietnamese (0.32%)
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 964 (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)
- Branxton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 965
- Rosary Park Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1001
- Greta Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 937
- Lochinvar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.8kmICSEA 952
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
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
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
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about North Rothbury
Is North Rothbury safe?
North Rothbury has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 14,588 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Rothbury?
In North Rothbury, the median house price is $814K. Median weekly house rent is $705.
How far is North Rothbury from Sydney CBD?
North Rothbury is about 132.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in North Rothbury?
North Rothbury has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Rothbury?
North Rothbury has a transport score of 49/100 and 19 bus stops.