Pelaw Main NSW

Postcode 2327 · Cessnock LGA

Pelaw Main is a small community in New South Wales within the Cessnock local government area (postcode 2327). With a population of 1,080, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $61K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, community & personal service, labourers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Pelaw Main is $615,000, having dropped significantly 14% over the past year. Units have a median price of $563,000 (+24% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $498. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,447.

Pelaw Main is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 901, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 7 bus stops. The crime rate in the Cessnock LGA is moderate at 4,766 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Pelaw Main offers a gross rental yield of 4.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($615K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -14.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$615K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability10.1x Stretched
Price Momentum-14.0% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$615K
-14% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$563K
24% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$310
POPULATION
1,080
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,174
Personal Income /wk$626
Mortgage /mth$1,447
CRIME (Cessnock LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,766
Total Incidents3,305
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA901
Total Students115
Government1
Pelaw Main Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 901
Data: 2026