Local Suburbs

Cessnock

• Located less than two hours drive north of Sydney the area of Cessnock includes small towns such as Paxton, Millfield and the wonderfully named Bellbird. With a population of around 42,100.  The town was named after Cessnock Castle in Scotland because of the influence from the Scottish settlers in the Valley. Once a highly prosperous town thriving on the rich coal seams in the area, Cessnock is now better known as being the gateway to the wineries of the Hunter region. The suburb of Cessnock covers an area of approximately 35.8 Sq Km. There are approximately 4,531 dwellings, with the majority of these (90%) being houses. 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 parks, child care centres, primary schools, high schools, clubs & pubs, golf courses, hospital and Churches of different denominations. You name it we have it!!!

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Aberdare

• Aberdare is a suburb of Cessnock, a large town based on coal mining in the Lower Hunter Region, New South Wales, Australia. http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&q=aberdare+map+nsw+2325&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title
  
  
  

Bellbird

• The tiny area of Bellbird is located just south of Cessnock and immediately east of Mt View. Bellbird is mainly residential and is surrounded by farmland, vines and stunning scenery over the Hunter Valley. 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.

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Paxton

• About 11km south-west of Cessnock in the Hunter Valley 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.  A turn to the right at the top of a hill just beyond the Paxton Hotel on the road north-east to Ellalong takes you into the Congewai Valley which was once the personal domain of settler Thomas Crawford. Beyond Ellalong, the road which skirts the Aberdare State Forest on the loop back to the Wollombi Road presents views across the Ellalong Swamp to the Watagan Mountains.

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Ellalong

• Ellalong is located approximately 11kms from the main street of Cessnock. Ellalong township has a population of approx. 800 people.  This is the place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the landscape around you.  Boasting a primary school, pub and of course a general store this is ideal quiet little town.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

  
  

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Millfield

• 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. http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&q=millfield+MAP+NSW+2325&cr=countryAU&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title
  
  
  

Kearsley

• Kearsley is a southern suburb of Cessnock located just north of Abernethey and adjacent to Aberdare. With Aberdare State Forest to the south and the centre of Cessnock to the northwest, Kearsley is close to the best of both worlds. In the heart of the lower Hunter this rural residential area is popular for families and visitors passing through. http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&q=kearsley+MAP+NSW+2325&cr=countryAU&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title
  
  
  

Kitchener

• Kitchener, alike to Abernethy is located within the bounds of the Aberdare State Forest. A suburban area, this place is surrounded by wilderness views and untouched landscapes of the Hunter Valley. Close to Cessnock, there are plenty of shopping opportunities and access to all services of this major town centre http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&q=kitchener+map+nsw+2325&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title
  
  
  

Neath

• The tiny village of Neath lies along the Maitland-Cessnock Road from Cessnock to Kurri Kurri. Only five minutes out of Cessnock, Neath is a picturesque rural village surrounded by vineyards and wineries. Neath is popular with visitors and locals alike being the closest town out of Cessnock and on the main road connecting to Kurri Kurri and the northern areas of the Hunter Valley. http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&q=neath+map+nsw+2325&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title
  
  
  

Wollombi

• 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 cafe'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.

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Laguna

• Laguna is located at the southern gateway to the Hunter Valley Wine Country just two hour drive from Sydney and one hour from Newcastle and the Central Coast. We are a small yet thriving community, full of creative people who love the lifestyle this beautiful area provides.  There is something for everyone in Laguna whether you are looking to live, work or visit. From cafes and boutique shops, to wineries and galleries, from schools and pony club, to tennis courts and the garden club. http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&q=laguna+map+nsw+2325&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title
  
  
  

North Rothbury

• 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.

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Abernethy

• Abernethy is a small town in the City of Cessnock, in the Hunter Region in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Abernethy is located 8 kilometres south-east of the town of Cessnock, NSW and is adjacent to Werakata National Park and the Aberdare State Forest. The town was founded near a coal mine and some of the historic buildings remain (including the Abernethy Hotel which now operates as a guest house). https://www.google.com.au/search?q=abernethy+nsw&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjK08SuvObSAhXDp5QKHZsbDjAQ_AUIBSgA&biw=1280&bih=611&dpr=1.5#spf=1
  
  
  

Nulkaba

• Nulkaba is a locality in the city of Cessnock, in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. Halfway between Cessnock and Pokolbin, Nulkaba is the perfect combination of residential and rural properties.  Nulkaba is also home to Hunter Valley Zoo and the beautiful St Patricks Church. https://www.google.com.au/search?q=nulkaba+nsw&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiHs9nLwubSAhWDE5QKHbEPDIcQ_AUIBSgA&biw=1280&bih=611&dpr=1.5#spf=1
  
  
  

Abermain

• Abermain is a town 8 km ENE of Cessnock and 3 km west of Weston, in New South Wales, Australia. Abermain is adjacent to Werakata National Park. Abermain is home to Holy Spirit Infants School and Hunter School for Children with Autism, both non-government schools, and Abermain Public School, founded in 1909

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Congewai

• Located in the Lower Hunter Valley in New South Wales, the suburb of Congewai is about 97 kilometres off of the capital city of Sydney. Some of the geographical features that surround Congewai are Secret Bay, Broken Back Range and Fig Tree Point, to name a few. Tourists who wish to stay in town may choose from various hotels, like Bimbadeen Mountain Retreat and Kemeys Mountain Hideaway. https://www.google.com.au/search?q=abermain+nsw&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj8hfiWyebSAhWENpQKHdbQCBwQ_AUIBSgA&biw=1280&bih=611&dpr=1.5#q=congewai+nsw&*&spf=185
  
  
  

Pokolbin

• Pokolbin is a rural locality in the Hunter Region of New South Wales Australia. It is part of Cessnock. The area is the centre of the Lower Hunter Valley wine region. Pokolbin lies within the Hunter Valley Important Bird Area. Pokolbin is surrounded by the Pokolbin subregion of the Hunter wine region, which includes numerous wineries, ranging from large multi-national to small family run operations, many of which are popular tourist destinations. https://www.google.com.au/search?q=pokolbin+nsw&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwihrtC-5ObSAhVD2LwKHdkABf8Q_AUIBSgA&biw=1280&bih=611&dpr=1.5#spf=1
  
  
  

Quorrobolong

• Quorrobolong is a small suburban town located in the local government area of the Cessnock City Council in the state of New South Wales. The suburb is a remote town bordered to the north by the Aberdare State Forest and to the southeast by the Heaton State Forest. The earliest recorded settlement was in the mid-1800s. The main use for land area at that time was agriculture. Until now, farming remains one of the major sources of livelihood. https://www.google.com.au/search?q=pokolbin+nsw&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwihrtC-5ObSAhVD2LwKHdkABf8Q_AUIBSgA&biw=1280&bih=611&dpr=1.5#q=quorrobolong+nsw&*&spf=248