Pokolbin
NSW 2320 · Cessnock
1,049 (2021) → 1,346 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.
Pokolbin is a high growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2320, about 123km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.82M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 15/100, and is about 48km inland. Pokolbin has an overall score of 36/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2320 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.82%), South Africa (2.57%), New Zealand (2.19%), USA (1.53%), China (0.86%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.76%), Mandarin (0.67%), Greek (0.67%), Croatian (0.48%), German (0.38%)
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 966 (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 · 7.4kmICSEA 1032
- Nulkaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 931
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - CessnockCombined · Independent · 8.4km
- Mount View High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 911
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
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
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 Pokolbin
Is Pokolbin safe?
Pokolbin 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 11,726 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Pokolbin?
In Pokolbin, the median house price is $1.82M and the median unit price is $295K. Median weekly house rent is $620.
How far is Pokolbin from Sydney CBD?
Pokolbin is about 123.2 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Pokolbin?
Pokolbin has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Pokolbin?
Pokolbin has a transport score of 15/100 and 17 bus stops.