Hexham at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
157
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Hexham.
The postcode for Hexham is 2322 (NSW).
Hexham (2322) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Hexham has roughly 157 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hexham 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 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hexham's population at 157, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (46%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
157
Median age
35
Family households
53%
Lone person
46%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$305/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
157
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
163
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hexham.
Local schools for Hexham
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Awabakal Environmental Education Centre
Shortland Public School
Glendore 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 Hexham.
- What is the Hexham postcode?
- Hexham is in the 2322 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Hexham?
- Hexham is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2322, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hexham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $305.
- What schools are in Hexham?
- There are 20 schools serving Hexham on this page, including Awabakal Environmental Education Centre, Shortland Public School, Margaret Jurd College.
- How walkable is Hexham?
- Hexham has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hexham?
- Hexham is close to Sandgate, Shortland, Tomago, Maryland, Warabrook.
- What is the population of Hexham?
- The population of Hexham is approximately 157 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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