Cessnock at a glance
Median house
$600,000
+6.6% year on year
Median unit
$520,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
16.3k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Cessnock.
The postcode for Cessnock is 2325 (NSW).
The median house price in Cessnock is $600,000.
Cessnock (2325) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW. The median house here is $600,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +6.6% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Cessnock has roughly 16,300 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cessnock scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cessnock's population at 16,300, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
16,300
Median age
40
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $600,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $520,000, roughly 13% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+6.6%). Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $120,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Cessnock on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +6.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$600,000
+6.6% over the past year. Median unit price $520,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$600,000
+6.6% annual growth
$520,000
42
Average days to sell
16,300
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.77% (median rent $320/wk against a $600,000 price tag). Units yield 3.20% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 38% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +6.6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.77%
Based on $600,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.20%
Based on $520,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+6.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202659%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 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
$436K
5-year change
+38%
2026
$600K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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
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Government School Catchment
Cessnock Public School
Cessnock East Public School
Cessnock High School
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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 $600,000. The median unit price is $520,000. Annual growth is +6.6%.
- What is the Cessnock postcode?
- Cessnock is in the 2325 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Cessnock?
- Cessnock is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2325, 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?
- The population of Cessnock is approximately 16,300 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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