Cessnock NSW 2325 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Cessnock is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2325). The median sale price is $730k (+199% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $560/week, a gross rental yield of about 4%. It has a population of about 16,300 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $432,000 |
| 2022 | $572,750 |
| 2023 | $552,000 |
| 2024 | $610,000 |
| 2025 | $650,000 |
| 2026 | $730,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $460 |
| 3-bedroom | $560 |
| 4+ bed | $650 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (79% of recorded sales, most commonly around 700+㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 16,300
- Median age: 40
- Median weekly household income: $1,192
- Average household size: 2.4
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 858 · 6th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 845 · 4th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Cessnock
- Mount View High School · Secondary School
- Cessnock West Public School · Primary School
- Cessnock East Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Lochinvar Station (train), about 15 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Cessnock?
The median sale price in Cessnock NSW 2325 is $730,000, up 199% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Cessnock?
The median weekly rent in Cessnock (postcode 2325) is $560 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Cessnock?
The estimated gross rental yield in Cessnock is about 4%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Cessnock?
Schools located in Cessnock include Mount View High School, Cessnock West Public School, Cessnock East Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Aberdare 2325
- Abermain 2326
- Bellbird Heights 2325
- Bellbird 2325
- Lovedale 2325
- Kearsley 2325
- Kitchener 2325
- Sawyers Gully 2326
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.