The suburb of Cessnock is located in the Local Government area of Cessnock and covers an area of
approximately 35.8 Sq Km. There are approximately 4,531 dwellings, with the majority of these (90%) being house. 41.4% of properties in the area are fully owned with 27.3% of the properties being purchased and 68% being owner occupied. Married people account for 68% of the population and households in Cessnock are mainly Couples with Children. There are 19 Parks, 3 Child Care Centres, 4 Primary Schools, and a High School. Local Amenities include 8 Clubs, a Golf Course, a Hospital, a Post Office, and 9 Churches of different denominations. Currently the median sale price of houses in Cessnock is $209,200, compared to $220,613 for the Local Government Area. The current median price for units is $243,476, compared to $233,978 for the Local Government Area.

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About 11km south-west of Cessnock in the Hunter Valley west of Newcastle - the renowned wine and horse stud region - Paxton gives easy access to the delights of this sophisticated part of the world. There are world-class wineries in abundance, great restaurants and cafes, along with art and craft galleries. And then there are the manicured studs that continue to produce much of the cream of Australia’s race tracks. You can inspect most of the larger wineries and quite a few of the horse studs.

Paxton lies about midway between the coal city of Cessnock and historic Wollombi, staging post in the days when Cobb & Co plied the old north road. The village of Paxton developed round the pithead of Stainford Main No 2 Colliery.

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The suburb of Ellalong is located in the Local Government area of Cessnock and covers an area of
approximately 35.5 Sq Km. In 2006 the population of Ellalong was 793 people, with the main age group being people between 40 and 49 years of age. The largest segment of the population are Not in Labour Force, in general those in employment work as Technicians and Trades people with most people traveling to work by driving a car. There are approximately 278 dwellings, with the majority of these (96%) being house. 38.1% of properties in the area are fully owned with 48.3% of the properties being purchased and 86% being owner occupied. Married people account for 76% of the population and households in Ellalong are mainly Couples with Children. There is a Park and a Primary School. Local Amenities include a Church. Currently the median sale price of houses in Ellalong is $288,794, compared to $220,613 for the Local Government Area.

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The suburb of Bellbird is located in the Local Government area of Cessnock and covers an area of
approximately 7.6 Sq Km. There are approximately 753 dwellings, with the majority of these (96%) being house. 42.1% of properties in the area are fully owned with 40.2% of the properties being purchased and 82% being owner occupied.Married people account for 77% of the population and households in Bellbird are mainly Couples with Children. There are 5 Parks and a Primary School. Local Amenities include 2 Clubs and a Church. Currently the median sale price of houses in Bellbird is $280,021, compared to $220,613 for the Local Government Area. The current median price for units is $215,500, compared to $233,978 for the Local Government Area.

Located 12km south west of Cessnock, this tranquil village of Millfield provides beautiful views of the Watagan Mountains. Millfield as once a stopping place for travelers along The Great North Road and in recent years has enjoyed an increase in population.

Local Government Area (LGA): City of Cessnock City Council
Distance from Sydney CBD: 115km (71.3 miles)
Approximate size for this postcode: 916.3 km²
Surrounding suburbs: Neath(2326)
Other suburbs with same post code: Abernethy, Bellbird, Bellbird Heights, Boree, Cedar Creek, Cessnock, Congewai, Corrabare, Ellalong, Elrington, Greta Main, Kearsley, Kitchener, Laguna, Lovedale, Millfield, Moruben, Mount View, Nulkaba, Olney, Paxton, Paynes Crossing, Pelton, Quorrobolong, Sweetmans Creek, Wollombi
Total of population in this postcode in year 2006 : 23513 people
Average age persons in 2006 was: 38 years old
Most of people in Aberdare were born in Australia
Ancestors were mostly from: Australian
Industry of occupation is mostly on: Technicians & trades workers
Median house price (2007): $200,000

Local Government Area (LGA): City of Cessnock City Council
Distance from Sydney CBD: 106km (65.9 miles)
Approximate size for this postcode: 916.3 km²
Surrounding suburbs: Mulbring(2323)
Other suburbs with same post code: Aberdare, Abernethy, Bellbird, Bellbird Heights, Boree, Cedar Creek, Cessnock, Congewai, Corrabare, Ellalong, Elrington, Greta Main, Kearsley, Kitchener, Laguna, Lovedale, Millfield, Moruben, Mount View, Nulkaba, Olney, Paxton, Paynes Crossing, Pelton, Sweetmans Creek, Wollombi
Total of population in this postcode in year 2006 : 23513 people
Average age persons in 2006 was: 38 years old
Most of people in Quorrobolong were born in Australia
Ancestors were mostly from: Australian
Industry of occupation is mostly on: Technicians & trades workers

Located 27km south west of Cessnock the name “Wollombi” is believed to be Aboriginal for “meeting of the waters”.

Originally a stopping place for travelers on the Great North Road and made famous by “ Dr. Jurd’s Jungle Juice” in the 1960’s. Wollombi village has many historic attractions. It also provides a great base for bush walking in the nearby Watagan State Forest and Yengo National Park was a significant meeting point on the north-south trade and travel route for coastal Aboriginal peoples.

Wake up to the sound of birdsong, mist-filled valleys and a welcoming spirit.

The relaxing atmosphere hides a wealth of activities and attractions. Local restaurants and café’s offer everything from fine dining to a casual al fresco meal. The valley is rich in history, from Aboriginal rock engravings to the convict-build Great North Road and historic buildings of the Wollombi village.

Take in one of the regular performance of exhibitions at the Wollombi Cultural Center. Or take advantage of the lookouts and walks in the Yengo and Watagan National Parks.

Rothbury is a small town located in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. It is 10 km from Cessnock. The town became notorious for the Rothbury Riot when police shot into a crowd of miners killing Norman Brown and injuring many more, during a lockout of miners at the local colliery on December 16, 1929. A monument in honour of Norman Brown is located at North Rothbury.