Abernethy NSW

Postcode 2325 · Cessnock LGA

Abernethy is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Cessnock local government area (postcode 2325). With a population of 317, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 37. Households earn a median income of $108K per year, with an average household size of 3 people. The most common occupations are machinery operators & drivers, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Abernethy is $715,000, having increased 4.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,560.

Public transport access includes 9 bus stops. The crime rate in the Cessnock LGA is moderate at 4,766 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Abernethy offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($715K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +4.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$715K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.6x Moderate
Price Momentum+4.4% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education1/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$715K
4.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$360
POPULATION
317
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age37
Household Size3
HH Income /wk$2,069
Personal Income /wk$737
Mortgage /mth$1,560
CRIME (Cessnock LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,766
Total Incidents3,305
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops9
Data: 2025