Cessnock Surrounds · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Cessnock Surrounds

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Far more people own their homes outright in Cessnock Surrounds than in the rest of the state, with 41% of households holding their property clear of debt. This makes the area stand out for its high level of home ownership and a very low rental rate. Most residents live in large, detached houses.

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📍 Cessnock Surrounds, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Cessnock Surrounds sits — Median rent (weekly)

$360 ▲ +71.4%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Cessnock Surrounds — lower than 54% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Cessnock Surrounds$360
2325, NSW $320
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $360, which is a little below the New South Wales figure of $420. Monthly home-loan payments usually sit at $1,829, slightly lower than the state's $2,167, though both rents and mortgages have risen since 2011.

$360 ▲ +71.4%

Lower than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $210
  • 2016: $270
  • 2021: $360

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,829 ▲ +11.9%

Lower than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,634
  • 2016: $1,690
  • 2021: $1,829

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Cessnock Surrounds, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (36%) and Under $200 (6%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Cessnock Surrounds splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (33%) and $1,000–$1,799 (33%), with $3,000 or more at 18%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is uncommon here, with only 9.9% of households renting—a figure far below the national average of 30.6%. Meanwhile, 41% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the Australian average of 31%.

9.9% ▼ -22.5%

Lower than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 12.8%
  • 2016: 11.7%
  • 2021: 9.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

41.0% ▼ -0.2%

Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 41.0%
  • 2016: 39.7%
  • 2021: 41.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Cessnock Surrounds, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Owned outright (41%) and Rented (10%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 99.3% of the market, far above the national figure of 72.3%. These homes tend to be large, with 82.9% having three or more bedrooms, which is well above the Australian average.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

99.3% ▲ +0.4%

Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 98.9%
  • 2016: 97.5%
  • 2021: 99.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.9% ▲ +5.6%

Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 78.5%
  • 2016: 78.9%
  • 2021: 82.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Cessnock Surrounds, Separate house is the majority at 100%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 0%.

Bedrooms per home

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Cessnock Surrounds splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (37%) and 4 bedrooms (35%), with 2 bedrooms at 12%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Cessnock Surrounds [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/106011109/cessnock-surrounds/topic/housing-dwellings