Keinbah
NSW 2320 • New South Wales
About Keinbah
Keinbah is a small rural locality in the Cessnock local government area of the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, approximately 124 kilometres north of Sydney. Covering around 14.5 square kilometres, the locality sits within the broader wine country of the Hunter Valley near the renowned Pokolbin and Lovedale wine regions. With a population of approximately 109 residents (2021 census), Keinbah is a quiet semi-rural community characterised by hobby farms, vineyards, and acreage properties. The locality forms part of the Cessnock Rural North area, which includes several celebrated wine country localities.
Keinbah offers a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle within easy reach of the Hunter Valley wine country attractions, including world-class wineries, restaurants, and resort accommodation at Pokolbin. The township of Cessnock is approximately 10-15 kilometres away, providing schools, supermarkets, and essential services. Maitland and Newcastle are accessible within 30-45 minutes for more comprehensive urban amenities. The area attracts acreage buyers, hobby farmers, and those seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Newcastle and the broader Hunter region.
Keinbah falls under postcode 2320 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 150/155 (Hunter Valley Buses) — Cessnock to Maitland/Newcastle ~60-80 min to Newcastle
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Most residents commute to Newcastle (~50 km) or Maitland (~22 km) for work. Sydney commute is long-distance.
Fully car-dependent; no walkable amenities within the locality.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bolwarra Public School ICSEA 10324930 1296 Bolwarra Rd
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Largs Public School ICSEA 9914930 1494 1-5 Hunter St
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Nillo Infants School ICSEA 10764933 5323 37 Belmore Road
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9 Free Church Street
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Maitland Public School ICSEA 9364933 6532 70 Elgin Street
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12 Victoria Street
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Telarah Public School ICSEA 8794932 8477 Raymond St
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Rutherford High School ICSEA 933Avery St
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Rutherford Public School ICSEA 9334932 5900 Weblands St
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Young Street
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Corner Mt Dee Road & Junction Street
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 Keinbah by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Keinbah Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Keinbah" under Suburb
