Cessnock
- There are around 16,353 residents living in Cessnock
- Most residents are singles, with 26% aged 60+ years old
- Majority of homes are detached houses lived in by renters

Property price trends
These median prices may indicate the common property values in this area and how they have changed over the last 4 years. Source: CoreLogic
$617,870
House median sale price
6% Growth
L
ast 12 months
$473,938
Unit median sale price
7% Growth
L
ast 12 months
Median price trend
This could show if the area is improving, suggesting future growth, or declining which may offer short-term buying opportunities.
Showing the trend for house prices over the last 4 years. Source: CoreLogic
Market activity
A snapshot of how quickly properties are selling in the area and how many are currently available.
28 Days
House median days on market
36 Days
Unit median days on market
397 Properties
Sold in last 12 months
75 Properties
Available in the last month
Suburb snapshot
Last month Cessnock had 75 properties on sale, with 397 properties being sold in the past 12 months. The median property sale price over the last 12 months for houses has been $617,870, which has increased by 6%. The median sale price for units has been around $473,938 and has increased by 7%. If you are looking to rent or are interested in purchasing an investment property, the median weekly rent for a house in Cessnock is around $535 and has increased by 9% over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent for a unit is around $450 and has increased by 6%.
There are around 16,353 residents living in Cessnock. They are predominantly made up of singles, living in detached houses with the majority being renters. The most common occupations for locals are clerical and administrative workers, community and personal service workers, and labourers. Cessnock also has a number of primary and secondary schools nearby, including Cessnock East Public School (primary) and Mount View High School (secondary).
What's on the market
See what type, size and style of properties are on sale in the area.
Cessnock residents
Key characteristics of the residents in the area, open the breakdown to see more detail for each category.
60+
Is the most common age range
Renters
Most common occupant type
Singles
Most common household profile
Technicians and Trades Workers
Most common occupation
Detached Houses
Most common property type
Occupant status
This may indicate the likelihood of long term residence as owners are less likely to move. The most common are renters.
5,981
Total properties
Renters
(34%)
Outright Owners
(29%)
Mortgaged Owners
(26%)
Other
(8%)
Community Housing
(1%)
Property types
This may indicate the likelihood of you finding your ideal property type in the area. The most common are detached houses.
6,584
Total properties
Detached Houses
(82%)
Townhouses
(14%)
Apartments
(2%)
Other
(1%)
Age ranges
This may indicate what stage of life these residents are at. The most common is 60+.
19-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
60+
Under 18
Household profiles
This may indicate likelihood of noise, activity or community events based on who lives here. The most common profile is singles.
Couples
Families
Lone Parents
Other
Singles
Individual yearly income
This may indicate the affluence of individuals in the area. The average income band is $0k - $34k per year.
10,235
individuals
$0k - $34k
(51%)
$35k - $78k
(35%)
$79k - $103k
(7%)
$104k - $182k
(6%)
$182k+
(1%)
Occupations
The top 5 occupations in Cessnock.
1
2
3
4
5
Nearby education
Schooling and educational options in the area, for all ages.
Cessnock East Public School
K - Yr 6
Government
Cessnock West Public School
K - Yr 6
Government
St Patrick's Primary School
K - Yr 6
Catholic
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