Median house price
$745k
+13% change
NSW · Cessnock Council
Mount View, 2325
Est. population · Jun 2025
121
Growth (1 yr)
+1.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+12.0%
Median age
49
Median income
$2,187/wk
Employment rate
57.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$745,000
Languages at home
5.9%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Mount View sits up in the Cessnock Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The capital is not on the doorstep: Sydney is a proper journey, while nearby towns cover more day-to-day needs. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
At a glance
Mount View snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Houses $570 · Units $463
Population (ERP)
121
+1.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
25.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
72nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
83rd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
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
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $463
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $570
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 271
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $745,000
- Median price change
- +12.5%
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
121(June 2025)
+1.7% annual · +12.0% over 5 years · 83th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.7%
- 5-year growth
- +12.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +13
- Growth rank in NSW
- 83th 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 (~150), extrapolated at +2.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 114
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $2,187
- Dwelling vacancy
- 25.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 15 of 58
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,659
- Employment rate
- 57.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 41 / 0 / 0
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 12
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 99.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 28 residents
- State safety percentile
- 72th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +9.4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order198
- Breach Bail Conditions379
- Domestic Violence Related Assault299
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment371
- Malicious Damage To Property332
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
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 14
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Cessnock Hospital (7.9 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)
- 4
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 33.1
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° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 308 mm · ~38 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 258 mm · ~32 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 150 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 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· 4 proposals
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Rainwater tanks; Manufactured home; Swimming pool1205 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Minor building alterations (internal); Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development481 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Fences; Swimming pool60 MITCHELLS ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Withdrawn
- Demolition; Signage; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Advertising structure502 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
2025· 1 proposal
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation632 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
2024· 6 proposals
October 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation150 MITCHELLS ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation533 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
May 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Rainwater tanks37 KING ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
March 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Rainwater tanks37 KING ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation533 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space634 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
2023· 4 proposals
September 2023
- Signage; Subdivision of land; Other533 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Withdrawn
August 2023
- Other1205 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
June 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development27 KING ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
- Other839 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
2022· 18 proposals
December 2022
- Home business467 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
- Shed1097 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development632 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development27 KING ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
November 2022
- Dwelling550 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
October 2022
- Earthworks / change in levels1227 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
- Signage; Subdivision of land; Other533 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development60 MITCHELLS ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
September 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Shed838 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development37 KING ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
June 2022
- Farm buildings738 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
- Other60 Mitchells Road, Mount ViewDetermined
April 2022
- Dwelling634 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling550 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling; Farm buildings; Office premises312 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
January 2022
- Dwelling127 Mitchells Road MOUNT VIEWDetermined
- Modification Application60 MITCHELLS ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
- Retaining walls, protection of trees; Farm buildings1233 Mount View Road Mount View 2325Determined
2021· 7 proposals
November 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Other839 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
- Shed738 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Withdrawn
- Pools / decks / fencing241 BIMBADEEN ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
September 2021
- Shed312 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
August 2021
- Hotel or motel accommodation593 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
- Modification Application60 MITCHELLS ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Determined
July 2021
- Signage; Subdivision of land; Other533 MOUNT VIEW ROAD MOUNT VIEW 2325Withdrawn
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 9.7 km away).
Coalition 41.4%Labor 58.6%
0.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MillfieldLabor 56.4% · Coalition 43.6% TPP (2025)4.1 km away
- BellbirdLabor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
- PokolbinLabor 45.2% · Coalition 54.8% TPP (2025)6.7 km away
- Cessnock WestLabor 63.6% · Coalition 36.4% TPP (2025)8.1 km away
- EllalongLabor 62.8% · Coalition 37.2% TPP (2025)8.4 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
More in Cessnock Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.