Cessnock West at a glance
Population
31.1k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Cessnock West.
The postcode for Cessnock West is 2325 (NSW).
Cessnock West (2325) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Cessnock West has roughly 31,073 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cessnock West's population at 31,073, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
31,073
Median age
39
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$272/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
31,073
Median age: 39
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cessnock West.
Local schools for Cessnock West
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Government School Catchment
Cessnock West Public School
Mount View High School
Cessnock Public 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 West.
- What is the Cessnock West postcode?
- Cessnock West is in the 2325 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Cessnock West?
- Cessnock West is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2325, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cessnock West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
- What schools are in Cessnock West?
- There are 15 schools serving Cessnock West on this page, including Cessnock West Public School, St Patrick's Primary School, Mount View High School.
- What suburbs are near Cessnock West?
- Cessnock West is close to Cessnock, Bellbird Heights, Milsons Arm, Aberdare, Bellbird.
- What is the population of Cessnock West?
- The population of Cessnock West is approximately 31,073 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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