Cessnock

NSW

Cessnock is a growing suburb in NSW with 24,745 residents.

SA2 code: 106011108
State: NSW

Population

24,745

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+4.7%

3yr: +3.6% · 10yr: +11.6%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$320/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,258/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Cessnock (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +3.6%5yr: +4.7%10yr: +11.6%Total: +26.8%

Population grew from 19,520 to 24,745 over 24 years, averaging 1.0% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 3.8%

Almost entirely detached houses (86.4%), mixed tenure (65% own or mortgage), built for families (48% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 86%

7,067 houses993 townhouses124 apartments

Tenure

Owned 33%

Mortgage 32%

Renting 35%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

312 (3.8%)

2 bed

1,581 (19.4%)

3 bed

3,928 (48.3%)

4 bed

1,980 (24.3%)

5 bed

274 (3.4%)

6+ bed

63 (0.8%)

Cessnock

Population over time — Cessnock (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

Housing

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