Cessnock vs Nulkaba
Cessnock (median $669,000) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Nulkaba ($1,050,000).
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Cessnock and Nulkaba side by side
| Measure | Cessnock | Nulkaba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $669,000 | $1,050,000 |
| Median unit | $520,000 | $242,640 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.0% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 919 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 16,300 | 715 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 760 mm | 732 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.7°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 (36/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Nulkaba skews owner-occupied (87%), Cessnock runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
- For buyers
- Cessnock is the lower entry point at $669,000 median, 36% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Cessnock offers the higher gross rental yield (4.59% vs 2.92%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Nulkaba has a heavier family-household mix (83% vs 67%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Cessnock vs Nulkaba: common questions
Is Cessnock or Nulkaba cheaper to buy in?
Cessnock has the lower median house price at $669,000, roughly 36% below Nulkaba ($1,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Cessnock or Nulkaba?
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, Cessnock or Nulkaba?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.59% in Cessnock vs 2.92% in Nulkaba. 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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