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Kearsley

NSW 2325 • New South Wales

838
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
8.47 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableHistoric

About Kearsley

Kearsley is a small rural locality in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, located approximately 8 km south-west of Cessnock in the Cessnock local government area. The suburb covers around 8.5 km² of undulating terrain and recorded a population of 838 in the 2021 Census. Set in the heart of New South Wales' coal country, Kearsley has a strong mining heritage that shaped its development through the 20th century. Today it is a quiet semi-rural community with a mix of long-established families and rural-lifestyle seekers.

Kearsley offers a relaxed semi-rural lifestyle within easy reach of Cessnock's shops, services, and the world-famous Hunter Valley wine region. The surrounding landscape includes farmland, bushland, and remnant mining infrastructure, giving the area a distinctive working-class character. Local residents typically commute to Cessnock, Maitland, or Newcastle for work and major shopping. The suburb's low property prices attract buyers looking for affordable acreage living within the greater Hunter Valley corridor.

Kearsley 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
-32.98°, 151.32°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.47 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Cessnock (no rail — nearest rail is Maitland)
8 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Cessnock Buslines local routes — Cessnock town centre 15–20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
155 km
By Train
~2.5 hrs from Maitland to Central (Hunter Line)
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs via M1/Hunter Expressway
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Primarily car-dependent. Most residents commute locally to Cessnock or Newcastle (50 km).

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no walkable town centre; a car is essential.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🌳 Parks & Reserves

There is 1 park or reserve in Kearsley.

🔍 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 Kearsley by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Kearsley Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
838
▲ 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 Kearsley NSW located? +

Kearsley is located approximately 8 km south-west of Cessnock in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, within the Cessnock local government area.

Is there a train station near Kearsley? +

Kearsley does not have a train station. The nearest rail service is at Maitland, about 35 km away, on the Hunter Line running to Sydney Central Station. Most residents travel by car.

What is Kearsley known for? +

Kearsley has a strong coal mining heritage and sits within the broader Hunter Valley region, famous for its wine production, heritage villages, and natural scenery. It is a quiet rural community popular with lifestyle property buyers.