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Fernances Crossing

NSW 2325 • New South Wales

36
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
14.58 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Fernances Crossing

Fernances Crossing is a small rural locality in the Cessnock local government area of the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, located approximately 14 kilometres north-west of Cessnock. Covering around 14.5 square kilometres of bushland and farming land, the locality had a population of just 36 people at the 2021 Census, making it one of the smaller communities in the Hunter region. It sits within the postcode 2325, which it shares with larger centres including Cessnock.

The locality offers a secluded bush setting typical of the outer Hunter Valley fringes, with residents enjoying rural privacy and easy access to the vineyards and tourism amenities of the broader Hunter Valley wine region. Cessnock, the nearest town, provides schools, supermarkets, and medical services, while the regional city of Maitland and Newcastle are accessible within 40–60 minutes by road. The area suits those seeking acreage living within reach of the Hunter Valley lifestyle.

Fernances Crossing falls under postcode 2325 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wyong electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2325
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hunter
State Electorate
Wyong
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.06°, 151.12°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
14.58 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
185 km
By Train
Not available directly; drive to Maitland or Cessnock then train
By Car (Peak)
Approx 2.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 2.25 hrs

🛣️ Newcastle (60 km) is the nearest major city; Cessnock (14 km) for local services

Walkability Car Dependent

Remote rural locality; no footpaths or public transport; private vehicle essential for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 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 Fernances Crossing by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Fernances Crossing Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
36
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fernances Crossing located? +

Fernances Crossing is a small rural locality about 14 km north-west of Cessnock in the Hunter Valley, NSW, within Cessnock Council.

Is there public transport at Fernances Crossing? +

There is no public transport in Fernances Crossing. Residents require private vehicles; the nearest services are in Cessnock, approximately 14 km away.

What is Fernances Crossing near? +

Fernances Crossing is near Cessnock (14 km), the Hunter Valley wine region, and is roughly 60 km from Newcastle and about 2.5 hours drive from Sydney.