Cessnock City Council
Kanwal
Kanwal at a glance
Median house
$802,755
+10.3% year on year
Median unit
$308,880
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
4,194
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Kanwal.
Kanwal is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$802,755
+10.3% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
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
$802,755
+10.3% annual growth
$308,880
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
4,194
Median age: 45
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.66%
Based on $802,755 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.40%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+10.3%
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 202667%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 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 +10.3%/yr
2021
$492K
5-year change
+63%
2026
$803K
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
4,194
Median age
45
Family households
69%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Kanwal.
Local schools for Kanwal
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kanwal Public School
Wadalba Community School
Tuggerawong 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 Kanwal.
- What is the median house price in Kanwal?
- The median house price in Kanwal, NSW 2259 is $802,755. The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +10.3%.
- What is the Kanwal postcode?
- Kanwal is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Kanwal has approximately 4,194 residents. 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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