NSW Property Intelligence
CessnockNSW 2325
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Cessnock is home to ~16,300 residents (median age 40), with 38% of households renting.
Rent in Cessnock
The median house rent in Cessnock is $575/week (865 new leases). Units have a median of $460/week (129 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2325, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $350/wk | $330/wk |
| 2 | $480/wk | $465/wk |
| 3 | $560/wk | $550/wk |
| 4+ | $650/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Cessnock fall in the intake zones of Cessnock High School, Cessnock Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Cessnock High School#1844 of 2159 in NSW
- Cessnock Public School#1911 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Cessnock has 7 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Cessnock ELC, Cessnock Kids Preschool and Early Learning Centre, Cessnock Multi Purpose Children's Centre.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Cessnock Village, Cessnock Market Place, Cessnock City Centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Cessnock (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 332 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 71 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 105 | Stable |
Development activity
170 development applications were lodged in Cessnock over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Cessnock — quick answers
What is the median rent in Cessnock?
Houses in Cessnock (postcode 2325) have a median asking rent of $575/week; units have a median of $460/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Cessnock?
Cessnock addresses can be zoned for Cessnock High School, Cessnock Public School. Cessnock High School ranks in roughly the top 85% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Cessnock?
Cessnock has 7 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Cessnock?
170 development applications were lodged in Cessnock in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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