Central Coast Council
Cessnock
Cessnock at a glance
Median house
$650,000
+6.6% year on year
Median unit
$242,640
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
16.3k
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Cessnock.
Cessnock is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$650,000
+6.6% over the past year. Median unit price $242,640.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$650,000
+6.6% annual growth
$242,640
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
16,300
Median age: 40
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.56%
Based on $650,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.86%
Based on $242,640 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+6.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202659%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +6.6%/yr
2021
$472K
5-year change
+38%
2026
$650K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
16,300
Median age
40
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
2,269
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
36
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cessnock.
Local schools for Cessnock
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cessnock Public School
Cessnock East Public School
Cessnock High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cessnock.
- What is the median house price in Cessnock?
- The median house price in Cessnock, NSW 2325 is $650,000. The median unit price is $242,640. Annual growth is +6.6%.
- What is the Cessnock postcode?
- Cessnock is in the 2325 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cessnock?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Cessnock?
- There are 14 schools serving Cessnock on this page, including Cessnock Public School, Cessnock East Public School, St Patrick's Primary School.
- How walkable is Cessnock?
- Cessnock has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cessnock?
- Cessnock is close to Milsons Arm, Aberdare, Cessnock West, Bellbird Heights, Nulkaba.
- What is the population of Cessnock?
- Cessnock has approximately 16,300 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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