NSW2325· Pop. 31,073Central Coast (NSW)

CESSNOCK

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$755,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

4.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

2.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CESSNOCK shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$580/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.68%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$380k

2021

$480k

2022

$329k

2023

$300k

2024

$699k

2025

$738k

2026

$755k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CESSNOCK is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 4.0% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,360/wk

$56k taxable p.a.

Renters

28.3%

68.4% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.0%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

82%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

30.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

780 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.0%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

99.6 km

Regional

Days on market

42 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

46.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

43.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

447/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2325

🏫13 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (13)

St Patrick's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 975

Laguna Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 969

Millfield Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 932

Nulkaba Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 931

Kitchener Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 930

Paxton Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 926

Bellbird Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 907

Ellalong Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 903

Kearsley Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 897

Congewai Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 888

Cessnock West Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 884

Cessnock Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 876

Cessnock East Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 835

🎓Secondary (2)

Mount View High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 911

Cessnock High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 892

📚Combined (1)

St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1032

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

69/ 100

9.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

918ICSEA · national avg 1000

16 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

26/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 9 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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