Chisholm, NSW 2322

Cessnock City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2322

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Median house price

$932,500

+3.6% over the past year.

Median of 202 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Chisholm at a glance

Median unit
$285,120
Weekly rent
$680
Houses · units $510
Population
4,577
Median age 32

Prices: Median of 202 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2322), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Chisholm

Houses change hands at $932,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (202 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $285,120, roughly 69% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+3.6%).

For sellers

Twelve-month growth is +3.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $187,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Chisholm on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2322)

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What to know about Chisholm

Chisholm (2322) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW. The median house here is $932,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +3.6% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).

Chisholm has roughly 4,577 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Chisholm scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 920 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.

Schools in Chisholm

Schools serving Chisholm: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Metford Public School

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Hunter River Community School

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Thornton Public School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
15/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Chisholm's population at 4,577, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
92%
Lone person
7%
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
19%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.79% (median rent $680/wk against a $932,500 price tag). Units yield 9.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
3.79%
On the $932,500 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
9.30%
On the $285,120 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
+3.6%

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

97 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft30 (30.9%)
Assault15 (15.5%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment14 (14.4%)
Sexual offences12 (12.4%)
Malicious damage to property11 (11.3%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
920 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.8°C
Coldest month, avg min
6.6°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Chisholm

What is the median house price in Chisholm?
The median house price in Chisholm, NSW 2322 is $932,500 (median of 202 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $285,120. Annual growth is +3.6%.
How much is my house worth in Chisholm?
A useful starting point is the Chisholm median house price of $932,500 (units $285,120). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Chisholm a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Chisholm is 3.8%: the median weekly house rent is $680 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2322), June 2026) against the median house price of $932,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 3.6% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Chisholm is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Chisholm postcode?
Chisholm is in the 2322 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
Where is Chisholm?
Chisholm is a suburb in the Cessnock City Council area, NSW 2322.
What is the average rent in Chisholm?
The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $510.
What schools are in Chisholm?
There are 20 schools serving Chisholm on this page, including St Bede's Catholic College, St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, Metford Public School.
How walkable is Chisholm?
Chisholm has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
What suburbs are near Chisholm?
Chisholm is close to Berry Park, Metford, Tenambit, Morpeth, Thornton.
What is the population of Chisholm?
The population of Chisholm is approximately 4,577 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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