NSW · 2325

Aberdare

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Aberdare, NSW 2325.

Aberdare, NSW 2325

About Aberdare

Welcome to Aberdare

Aberdare is a suburb of Cessnock, a large town based on coal mining in the Lower Hunter Region, New South Wales, Australia. Aberdare is a small suburb just 15 minutes from wine country, 45 minutes from Newcastle and two hours from Sydney. George Brown found coal in the area in 1800s. Coal mining created the land boom of 1903-23 and by 1926 Cessnock had a population of 12,000 within a 1,600 m (1 mi) radius.

Market snapshot

Aberdare property market

Median price ranks #2,737 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 28%
Bedrooms

Median sale price

$693k

House · 3 bed

Median rent

$560

per week

Gross rental yield

4.2%

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$600k

Median

$693k

Premium

$856k

Days on market

14

Auction clearance

0%

Sold this year

38

Median sold price trend · House 3 bed

Compound growth +6.5% / yr over 4 yrs

Median price by bedrooms · House

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Aberdare by dwelling type.

House79%
Apartment / Unit11%
Townhouse11%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Aberdare, NSW 2325.

Population

2,542

residents (2021)

Median age

36

years

Household income

$1,251

median, per week

Median rent

$303

per week

Median mortgage

$1,421

per month

Mortgage / income

26%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recent results

Recently sold in Aberdare

$615k

31 Melbourne Street

house1 bd · 1 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$920k

91 Northcote Street

house4 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$560k

2/74 Northcote Street

duplex2 bd · 1 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

$700k

1a Caledonian Street

house3 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$690k

49 Melbourne Street

house3 bd · 1 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

$860k

68 Congewai Street

house3 bd · 1 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

$760k

33 Greta Street

house4 bd · 1 ba · 3 car

Sold ~July 2026

$750k

62-64 Greta Street

house5 bd · 3 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Properties & amenities in Aberdare

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Price map around Aberdare

Every listing for sale near Aberdare, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.

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Common questions

Aberdare suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Aberdare?

The median house price in Aberdare, NSW is $693k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 17.1%.

How much is rent in Aberdare?

The median weekly rent in Aberdare is around $560 per week.

Is Aberdare a good place to live?

Aberdare is a suburb of Cessnock, a large town based on coal mining in the Lower Hunter Region, New South Wales, Australia. Aberdare is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 2,542.

What is the population of Aberdare?

Aberdare has a population of 2,542 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.

How long do homes take to sell in Aberdare?

Properties in Aberdare take around 14 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.

How much do you need to buy in Aberdare?

Entry-level properties in Aberdare start around $600k, while premium homes reach $856k.

What suburbs are near Aberdare?

Suburbs near Aberdare include Cessnock West, Kearsley, Neath, Cessnock and Estate Millfield.