Weston
NSW 2326 • Rest of NSW
About Weston
Weston is a residential suburb in the Cessnock City Council area of the Hunter Valley, approximately 130 kilometres north of Sydney and 25 kilometres west of Newcastle. It forms part of the Kurri Kurri–Weston urban area, a region historically shaped by coal mining that has transitioned to a broader mix of trades, industry, and services. The population of 4,088 grew notably from 3,693 in 2016, with a median age of 37 and a predominantly Australian-born community of English, Scottish, and Irish heritage. Median household income of $1,343 per week and median rent of $320 per week position Weston as a relatively affordable option within the greater Hunter region.
Weston offers a quiet suburban lifestyle with easy access to Cessnock and Kurri Kurri for shopping, schools, and services, while the broader Hunter Valley wine country is within a short drive. The suburb is well-suited to families, with good representation in both government and Catholic primary and secondary schooling. Residents commute to Cessnock, Newcastle, or Maitland for work, with the New England Highway providing arterial access to the wider region. The community has a relaxed, working-class character with strong local ties and a sense of neighbourhood identity typical of Hunter Valley towns.
Weston falls under postcode 2326 and is governed by Cessnock Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cessnock electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Hunter Valley Bus Company local routes — Cessnock / Kurri Kurri / Maitland Approx. 15–30 min to Cessnock or Kurri Kurri
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Access via New England Highway and M1 Pacific Motorway; bus services connect to Cessnock and Maitland
Most daily errands require a car; the suburb has limited local retail and relies on nearby Cessnock and Kurri Kurri for services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Abermain Public School ICSEA 9174930 4210 Goulburn St
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Church Street
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Weston Public School ICSEA 8824937 1318 20 Sixth 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 Weston by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Weston Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Weston" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
80 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 56
- 2. New Zealand 31
- 3. Philippines 14
- 4. Germany 13
- 5. Scotland 13
- 6. India 10
- 7. South Africa 9
- 8. Italy 6
- 9. Thailand 6
- 10. China 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)