Pelaw Main
NSW 2327 · Cessnock
1,080 (2021) → 1,213 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.
Pelaw Main is a high growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2327, about 118km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $762K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 23/100, and is about 28km inland. Pelaw Main has an overall score of 31/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 42/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2327 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.67%), Thailand (0.65%), New Zealand (0.46%), Germany (0.37%), Ireland (0.37%)
Top languages: Thai (0.74%), Polish (0.37%), Filipino (0.28%), Indonesian (0.28%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 929 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Pelaw Main Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 901
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kurri Kurri Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 891
- Stanford Merthyr Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 950
- Holy Spirit Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 994
- Kurri Kurri High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 894
- Weston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 882
- Holy Spirit Infants SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 991
- Aspect Hunter School, Abermain SatellitePrimary · Independent · 4.7km
- Alesco Secondary College - Abermain CampusSecondary · Independent · 5.5km
- Abermain Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 917
- Mulbring Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 954
- Kearsley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 897
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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
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 Pelaw Main
Is Pelaw Main safe?
Pelaw Main has a residential safety score of 42/100, 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 4,444 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Pelaw Main?
In Pelaw Main, the median house price is $762K. Median weekly house rent is $520.
How far is Pelaw Main from Sydney CBD?
Pelaw Main is about 117.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Pelaw Main?
Pelaw Main has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 901 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Pelaw Main?
Pelaw Main has a transport score of 23/100 and 10 bus stops.