Wollombi NSW

Postcode 2325 · Cessnock LGA

Wollombi is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Cessnock local government area (postcode 2325). With a population of 301, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 55. Households earn a median income of $87K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Wollombi is $800,000, having dropped significantly 15.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

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, Wollombi offers a gross rental yield of 3.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($800K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -15.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$800K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.2x Moderate
Price Momentum-15.6% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education9/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$800K
-15.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
301
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age55
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,674
Personal Income /wk$795
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Cessnock LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,766
Total Incidents3,305
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
Data: 2026