Cells River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
25.4k
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Cells River.
The postcode for Cells River is 2324 (NSW).
Cells River (2324) sits in the Maitland region of NSW.
Cells River has roughly 25,443 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cells River scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cells River's population at 25,443, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
25,443
Median age
54
Family households
–
Lone person
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Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$281/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
25,443
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cells River.
Local schools for Cells River
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Government School Catchment
Elands Public School
Bobin Public School
Mount George Public School
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Frequently asked
About Cells River.
- What is the Cells River postcode?
- Cells River is in the 2324 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is Cells River?
- Cells River is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2324, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cells River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $281.
- What schools are in Cells River?
- There are 6 schools serving Cells River on this page, including Elands Public School, Bobin Public School, Mount George Public School.
- How walkable is Cells River?
- Cells River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cells River?
- Cells River is close to Cells River, Cooplacurripa, Debenham, Dingo Forest, Bulga Forest.
- What is the population of Cells River?
- The population of Cells River is approximately 25,443 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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