Little Jilliby at a glance
Median house
$3,010,000
Median unit
$308,880
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
102
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Little Jilliby.
The postcode for Little Jilliby is 2259 (NSW).
The median house price in Little Jilliby is $3,010,000.
Little Jilliby (2259) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW. The median house here is $3,010,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Little Jilliby has roughly 102 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Little Jilliby 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Little Jilliby's population at 102, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (94% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
102
Median age
33
Family households
94%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $3,010,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 90% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $602,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$3,010,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$560/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$3,010,000
$308,880
102
Median age: 33
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 0.71% (median rent $410/wk against a $3,010,000 price tag). Units yield 9.43% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20260.71%
Based on $3,010,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20269.43%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202683%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Little Jilliby.
Local schools for Little Jilliby
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Jilliby Public School
Wyong Creek Public School
Wyong High 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 Little Jilliby.
- What is the median house price in Little Jilliby?
- The median house price in Little Jilliby, NSW 2259 is $3,010,000. The median unit price is $308,880.
- What is the Little Jilliby postcode?
- Little Jilliby is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Little Jilliby?
- Little Jilliby is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2259, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Little Jilliby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $560.
- What schools are in Little Jilliby?
- There are 12 schools serving Little Jilliby on this page, including Jilliby Public School, Wyong Creek Public School, Wyong Christian Community School.
- How walkable is Little Jilliby?
- Little Jilliby has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Little Jilliby?
- Little Jilliby is close to Jilliby, Wyong Creek, Alison, Dooralong, Warnervale.
- What is the population of Little Jilliby?
- The population of Little Jilliby is approximately 102 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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