Not sure where to invest? Take the 2-min quiz and we'll rank your top 10 suburbs.
Take the 2-min quiz12,000+ suburbs | 110k+ live listings | refreshed daily
Sign up free to save this suburb, build a shortlist, and compare against 12,000+ Australian suburbs.
See a sample suburb report before signing up or paying. | Take the 30-second product tour
Cessnock, NSW 2330
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$675,000
Median Unit
$445,000
Gross Yield (houses)
5.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
-3.6%
estimate
Investment snapshot for Cessnock
Cessnock has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals.
Read the full Cessnock verdict
Pros, risks, supporting metrics, investment score and cashflow. Included with Pro access.
Short-term access. No subscription. See all plans
See sample analysis before paying.
Investment score breakdown
See exactly which signals drive Cessnock - yield, growth, affordability, vacancy, livability, safety, and demographics.
Access from $20. Cancel anytime. See all plans
Secure checkout by Stripe. Cancel anytime.
Cessnock market and investor summary
In Cessnock, NSW 2330, the median house sells for around $675K, on a gross rental yield of 5.3% for houses. House prices have moved -3.6% over the past year and +7.8% over three years. At 2.0% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 5.3% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Houses also take time to sell, around 69 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Cessnock: people, income and schools
Cessnock has a resident population of roughly 16,300, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 40, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 67% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $62,000 a year (about $1,190 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 10.9 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 12% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 10 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 72 for walkability and 4 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 16,300
- +3% over 5yr
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $62,000/yr
- Households renting
- 38%
- Family households
- 67%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 10
- avg ICSEA 913
- Unemployment
- 6.8%
- Walk score
- 72/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Cessnock
No properties currently listed in Cessnock
Search Cessnock listings →Frequently asked questions about Cessnock
What should I check before investing in Cessnock?
Cessnock has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.6%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Walkability score of 72 broadens the tenant pool beyond car-dependent renters. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Cessnock?
The median property price in Cessnock, NSW 2330 is $675K for houses and $445K for units.
What rental yield does Cessnock show?
The gross rental yield in Cessnock is 5.3% for houses and 5.6% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Cessnock?
House prices in Cessnock are down 3.6% over the past year and up 7.8% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Cessnock?
The current vacancy rate in Cessnock is 2.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Cessnock?
Cessnock has a population of approximately 16,300 residents, with a median age of 40.
What schools are near Cessnock?
There are 10 schools within roughly 5km of Cessnock. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Cessnock affordable to buy in?
A median house in Cessnock costs about 10.9 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Cessnock's population growing?
The population of Cessnock has grown modestly, about 3% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
Keep researching with PropRadar
Free tools for the rest of your investment decision, no card required.
Beyond each listing
PropRadar works across your whole search: shortlists and portfolios start free, while heavier discovery, export and advisory workflows are available on paid tiers.
Portfolio tracking
Track owned properties with portfolio value, LVR, yield, cashflow and allocation rolled up in one place.
Open portfolioWatchlists and saved searches
Shortlist up to 5 properties and suburbs for free. Essentials raises the limits and adds saved search alerts.
Open watchlistDeal Finder
A live Pro browser for undervalued listings with solid yield, ranked so thin price gaps stay out of the list.
Open Deal FinderMarket Finder
Shortlist suburbs by yield, growth, vacancy, active inventory and sales depth before you inspect individual listings.
Open Market FinderStrategy tools
Hold vs Sell, Stress Tester, Strategy Recommender and Portfolio Rebalancer for decisions across several properties.
Open toolsBuilding a product on property data? Explore the PropRadar API