Cessnock
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Cessnock is a gateway to the Hunter Valley wine region, blending rural charm and easy access to vineyards, country cafes, and heritage sites. Its small-city warmth makes it great for a relaxing visit and exploring Australia's iconic wine destinations.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
16,300
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-32.89°, 151.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,290
Local Cost
$1,360
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
17.6°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
11.3°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-0.5°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
864 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CES
Distance
17 km
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Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.