Weston
NSW 2326 · Cessnock
4,088 (2021) → 4,592 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.
Weston is a high growth suburb in Cessnock, NSW 2326, about 120km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $627K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 31/100, and is about 31km inland. Weston has an overall score of 34/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 29/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.37%), New Zealand (0.76%), Philippines (0.34%), Germany (0.32%), Scotland (0.32%)
Top languages: Gujarati (0.24%), Afrikaans (0.22%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.17%), German (0.15%), Arabic (0.12%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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 923 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Weston Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 881
Nearby (within 10km)
- Holy Spirit Infants SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1006
- Aspect Hunter School, Abermain SatellitePrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- Kurri Kurri Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 898
- Alesco Senior College - Abermain CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.3km
- Abermain Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 905
- Kurri Kurri High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 902
- Holy Spirit Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1002
- Pelaw Main Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 914
- Stanford Merthyr Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 922
- Kearsley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 898
- Cessnock East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 851
- Cessnock High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 884
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
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 Weston
Is Weston safe?
Weston has a residential safety score of 29/100, 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 8,170 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Weston?
In Weston, the median house price is $627K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Weston from Sydney CBD?
Weston is about 120.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Weston?
Weston has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 881 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Weston?
Weston has a transport score of 31/100 and 35 bus stops.