Cessnock West vs Bellbird
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cessnock West (920) sits above Bellbird (917).
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Cessnock West and Bellbird side by side
| Measure | Cessnock West | Bellbird |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $625,000 |
| Median unit | – | $242,640 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +9.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 920 | 917 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 40 |
| Population | – | 2,338 |
| Median age | – | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 760 mm | 759 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 29.8°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Cessnock West edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 917).
Cessnock West vs Bellbird: common questions
Does Cessnock West or Bellbird have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cessnock West scores 920 vs 917 in Bellbird. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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