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Cessnock

NSW 2325 • Rest of NSW

16,300
Population (2021)
$30,576
Median Income
35.24 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
Wine RegionWorking ClassRegional CentreCountry Town

About Cessnock

Cessnock is the gateway to the Hunter Valley wine region, a working-class town of over 16,000 people where coal mining history meets cellar door tourism. The town centre maintains authentic country character while serving as the base for wine region visitors. Median income reflects its traditional working-class demographics.

Vincent Street provides solid country-town shopping, while the surrounding wine country offers world-class dining experiences just minutes away. The contrast is distinctive—honest workers' pubs alongside sophisticated winery restaurants. Cessnock attracts those seeking affordable regional living with wine country access, tourism workers, and families wanting country community. It's the Hunter's working heart, surrounded by grape-growing glamour.

Cessnock falls under postcode 2325 and is governed by Cessnock Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cessnock electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2325
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cessnock
Federal Electorate
Hunter
State Electorate
Cessnock
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.83°, 151.37°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
35.24 km²
Elevation
93m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Keene Street & North Ave & Charlton Avenue Cessnock 2325 NSW
  • Woolworths
    Cessnock Plaza, Cnr Keene & Cooper Street Cessnock 2325 NSW

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Cessnock by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Cessnock Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Cessnock" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,499
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
6.8%

300 state housing + 81 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
15,177
Census 2021
16,300
▲ 7.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,376
Income 2021
$30,576
▲ 20.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 14,003
Born Overseas 1,313

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 288
  • 2. New Zealand 183
  • 3. Philippines 88
  • 4. Scotland 67
  • 5. Thailand 47
  • 6. India 40
  • 7. Germany 39
  • 8. China 32
  • 9. Vietnam 32
  • 10. South Africa 31

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 6,514
English 6,251
Scottish 1,841
Australian Aboriginal 1,459
Irish 1,314
German 567
Italian 228
Dutch 133
Filipino 126
Chinese 98

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

11,095
Both parents born in Australia
1,324
Both parents born overseas
1,247
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.3%
No Religion
37.0%
Buddhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
930 (5.7%)
5-14 years
1,861 (11.4%)
15-19 years
884 (5.4%)
20-24 years
1,026 (6.3%)
25-34 years
2,326 (14.3%)
35-44 years
2,067 (12.7%)
45-54 years
1,915 (11.7%)
55-64 years
1,850 (11.3%)
65-74 years
1,796 (11.0%)
75-84 years
1,077 (6.6%)
85+ years
567 (3.5%)

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