Nulkaba
NSW 2325 · Cessnock
715 (2021) → 745 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.
Nulkaba is a moderate growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2325, about 120km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.18M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 24/100, and is about 39km inland. Nulkaba has an overall score of 29/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 28/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2325 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.96%), New Zealand (1.4%), South Africa (0.7%), Philippines (0.56%), China (0.42%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.7%), Mandarin (0.42%)
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.
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
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 923 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Philip's Christian College - CessnockCombined · IndependentICSEA 1032
- Nulkaba Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 931
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - CessnockCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cessnock East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 835
- Mount View High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 911
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 975
- Cessnock Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 876
- Cessnock West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 884
- Cessnock High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 892
- Abermain Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 917
- Alesco Secondary College - Abermain CampusSecondary · Independent · 6.7km
- Kearsley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 897
- Bellbird Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 907
- Holy Spirit Infants SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.8kmICSEA 991
- Aspect Hunter School, Abermain SatellitePrimary · Independent · 7.8km
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
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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 · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Nulkaba
Is Nulkaba safe?
Nulkaba has a residential safety score of 28/100, 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 7,692 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Nulkaba?
In Nulkaba, the median house price is $1.18M. Median weekly house rent is $570.
How far is Nulkaba from Sydney CBD?
Nulkaba is about 120.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Nulkaba?
Nulkaba has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 982 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Nulkaba?
Nulkaba has a transport score of 24/100 and 18 bus stops.