Aberdare vs Cessnock
Cessnock (median $669,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Aberdare ($672,500). Over the past year, Aberdare (+13%) ran 6.0 percentage points ahead of Cessnock (+7%) on house-price growth.
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Aberdare and Cessnock side by side
| Measure | Aberdare | Cessnock |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $672,500 | $669,000 |
| Median unit | $242,640 | $520,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.0% | +7.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 915 | 919 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 36 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,542 | 16,300 |
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 780 mm | 760 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Cessnock scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cessnock (919) sits above Aberdare (915).
- For buyers
- Cessnock is the lower entry point at $669,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Cessnock delivers the better gross yield (4.59% vs 4.56%), but Aberdare has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Cessnock edges out on average school ICSEA (919 vs 915).
Aberdare vs Cessnock: common questions
Is Aberdare or Cessnock cheaper to buy in?
Cessnock has the lower median house price at $669,000, roughly 1% below Aberdare ($672,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Aberdare or Cessnock?
Over the past 12 months, Aberdare grew +13% vs +7% in Cessnock, a gap of 6.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Aberdare or Cessnock have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cessnock scores 919 vs 915 in Aberdare. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Aberdare or Cessnock?
Cessnock scores 36/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Aberdare or Cessnock?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.59% in Cessnock vs 4.56% in Aberdare. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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