Cessnock City Council
Chisholm
Chisholm at a glance
Median house
$930,000
+3.3% year on year
Median unit
$285,120
Days on market
35
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,577
Median age 32
About
Welcome to Chisholm.
Chisholm is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$930,000
+3.3% over the past year. Median unit price $285,120.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$930,000
+3.3% annual growth
$285,120
35
Average days to sell
4,577
Median age: 32
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.07%
Based on $930,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202610.03%
Based on $285,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+3.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202679%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202635 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 +3.3%/yr
2021
$791K
5-year change
+18%
2026
$930K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,577
Median age
32
Family households
92%
Lone person
7%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
174
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.
0
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Chisholm.
Local schools for Chisholm
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Metford Public School
Hunter River Community School
Thornton Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Chisholm.
- What is the median house price in Chisholm?
- The median house price in Chisholm, NSW 2322 is $930,000. The median unit price is $285,120. Annual growth is +3.3%.
- What is the Chisholm postcode?
- Chisholm is in the 2322 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chisholm?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $550.
- 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 Dc, Metford, Tenambit, Morpeth.
- What is the population of Chisholm?
- Chisholm has approximately 4,577 residents. The median age is 32.
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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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