Kanwal at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
4,194
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Kanwal.
The postcode for Kanwal is 2259 (NSW).
Kanwal (2259) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Kanwal has roughly 4,194 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kanwal scores 2/100 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, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kanwal's population at 4,194, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,194
Median age
45
Family households
69%
Lone person
27%
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)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
4,194
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
310
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kanwal.
Local schools for Kanwal
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Government School Catchment
Kanwal Public School
Wadalba Community School
Tuggerawong Public School
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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 Kanwal.
- What is the Kanwal postcode?
- Kanwal is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Kanwal?
- Kanwal is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2259, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kanwal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Kanwal?
- There are 20 schools serving Kanwal on this page, including Kanwal Public School, Wadalba Community School, Tuggerawong Public School.
- How walkable is Kanwal?
- Kanwal has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kanwal?
- Kanwal is close to Wyongah, Hamlyn Terrace, Wadalba, Tuggerawong, Gorokan.
- What is the population of Kanwal?
- The population of Kanwal is approximately 4,194 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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