Median house price
$675k
+8.9% change
NSW · Cessnock Council
Abermain, 2326
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,888
Growth (1 yr)
+2.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+16.8%
Median age
37
Median income
$1,449/wk
Employment rate
55.6%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$675,000
Languages at home
1.1%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Portuguese, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Cessnock Council, Abermain keeps a rural calm, a mid-sized suburb with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. It sits well away from Sydney, trading metro convenience for space and a slower regional pace. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Desirability lands around average here: softer community and employment, plus schools and education weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Abermain snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$500/wk
Population (ERP)
2,888
+2.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#146
among Metro Sydney · Growth area
Safety
58th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
91st
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
29th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 41.2/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3534th in Australia
- State rank
- 1078th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #146 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #663 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $520
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $675,000
- Median price change
- +8.9%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
2,888(June 2025)
+2.5% annual · +16.8% over 5 years · 91th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.5%
- 5-year growth
- +16.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +69
- Change in 5 years
- +415
- Growth rank in NSW
- 91th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,250), extrapolated at +2.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,544
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,449
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 34 of 930
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,430
- Employment rate
- 55.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 850 / 38 / 9
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 228
- Against the person
- 74
- Against property
- 102
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 78.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 34 residents
- State safety percentile
- 58.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -10.7%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault51
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment91
- Malicious Damage To Property80
- Motor Vehicle Theft55
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault41
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 954
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 29th
School list
- Holy Spirit Infants SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 991 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 122 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Abermain Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 917 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 257 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
43 public transport stops in this suburb
- Abermain St At Queen St
- Cessnock Rd At Bathurst St
- Cessnock Rd At Goulburn St
- Dubbo St At Goulburn St
- Tamworth St At Goulburn St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
17 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 places of worship · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Decent local green space — 4 parks in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 43 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.57
Community(1)
- Holy Spirit Infants SchoolSchool
Sport & outdoors(4)
- Howe ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Sports field
Transport(10)
10 bus stops
Other(2)
- St Francis Xavier's AbermainPlace of worship
- Abermain Post OfficePost office
221 Cessnock Road
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Centenary ParkPark
- Howe ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- St Francis Xavier's Abermain
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Kurri Kurri District Hospital (2.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 134
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 46.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 19 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 FRAME DRIVE ABERMAIN 2326Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision19 LISMORE STREET ABERMAIN 2326Under Assessment
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure44 LILLY PLACE ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure37 FRAME DRIVE ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure52 LILLY PLACE ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure40 LILLY PLACE ABERMAIN 2326Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure49 ARMIDALE STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Subdivision46 FRAME DRIVE ABERMAIN 2326Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure146 BATHURST STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool25 WOODBURY LANE ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses41 LILLY PLACE ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure37 LILLY PLACE ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Subdivision147 CHURCH STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure315 CESSNOCK ROAD ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure44 LILLY PLACE ABERMAIN 2326Determined
February 2026
- Subdivision128 BATHURST STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Carport23 TAMWORTH STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)50 TAMWORTH STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Subdivision1 COOMA STREET ABERMAIN 2326Withdrawn
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision13 MAITLAND STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Dual occupancy (detached); Garage, carport or carparking space3 CHARLES STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
November 2025
- Subdivision75 CHURCH STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 FREYA CLOSE ABERMAIN 2326Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure39 TAMWORTH STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure65 MAITLAND STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah7 FREYA CLOSE ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Subdivision166 BATHURST STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 TAMWORTH STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 ORANGE STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Subdivision; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)9 QUEEN STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space30 LILLY PLACE ABERMAIN 2326Determined
May 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure14 FRAME DRIVE ABERMAIN 2326Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers10 GRAFTON STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia4 CHURCH STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure145 FRAME DRIVE ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Subdivision39 FRAME DRIVE ABERMAIN 2326Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure16 DUBBO STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure49 ARMIDALE STREET ABERMAIN 2326Withdrawn
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 LILLY PLACE ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Subdivision166 BATHURST STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure55 CHARLES STREET ABERMAIN 2326Determined
2024· 1 proposal
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks28 LILLY PLACE ABERMAIN 2326Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Hunter
- Member of Parliament
- Dan REPACHOLI (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 132,184
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.5%Labor 59.5%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 7.1 km away).
Coalition 38.3%Labor 61.7%
2.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- AbermainLabor 59.5% · Coalition 40.5% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- WestonLabor 66.7% · Coalition 33.3% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- Kurri Kurri (Hunter)Labor 58.1% · Coalition 41.9% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
- Pelaw MainLabor 61.5% · Coalition 38.5% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
- Kurri Kurri NorthLabor 66.7% · Coalition 33.3% TPP (2025)4.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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