Hexham, NSW 2322
Cessnock City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2322
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Median house price
$410,000
Median of 7 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Hexham at a glance
- Median unit
- $285,120
- Weekly rent
- $680
- Houses · units $510
- Population
- 157
- Median age 35
Prices: Median of 7 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2322), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Hexham
Houses change hands at $410,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (7 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $285,120, roughly 30% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $82,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Hexham on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2322)
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What to know about Hexham
Hexham (2322) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW. The median house here is $410,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
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.
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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,030 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Hexham
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put 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.
- Family households
- 53%
- Lone person
- 46%
- Owner occupied
- 58%
- Renter occupied
- 36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 8.62% (median rent $680/wk against a $410,000 price tag). Units yield 9.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 36% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.62%
- On the $410,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.30%
- On the $285,120 median
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
91 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,030 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.3°C
Rainfall by month
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 Hexham
- What is the median house price in Hexham?
- The median house price in Hexham, NSW 2322 is $410,000 (median of 7 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $285,120.
- How much is my house worth in Hexham?
- A useful starting point is the Hexham median house price of $410,000 (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 Hexham a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Hexham is 8.6%: the median weekly house rent is $680 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2322), June 2026) against the median house price of $410,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Hexham: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Hexham 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 Hexham postcode?
- Hexham is in the 2322 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Hexham?
- Hexham is a suburb in the Cessnock City Council area, NSW 2322.
- What is the average rent in Hexham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $510.
- 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. 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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