Cessnock, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cessnock, in the Cessnock City Council local government area.
| Locality | Cessnock |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Cessnock City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.8326 |
| Longitude | 151.35679 |
| Population | 23,211 |
| Density | 651.3 /km² |
| Area | 35.6 km² |
| Elevation | 71 m |
| Postcode | 2325 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 116 km north |
Cessnock is a locality in the Cessnock City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 23,211. The locality covers an area of 35.6 km², giving a population density of about 651.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 71 m above sea level. It lies approximately 116 km north of Sydney. Cessnock is located at 32.8326°S, 151.3568°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2325.
Cessnock rests on a broad, sweeping plain where the Hunter River's influence is felt, though the water itself is often a distant murmur rather than a constant presence. It lies 21.3 km west-south-west of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 240°T), and is situated 11.7 km west of Kurri Kurri. The land here is a tapestry of ochre soil and hardy grasses, punctuated by the stoic forms of gum trees that catch the afternoon sun, their leaves a shimmering green against the pale blue sky. A gentle breeze, carrying the scent of dry earth and distant eucalypt, often rustles through the sparse vegetation, hinting at the warmer climes further inland. The character of Cessnock is one of quiet resilience, a place where the days unfold with a steady, unhurried rhythm, marked by the distant hum of traffic and the occasional call of a kookaburra.
The history of Cessnock is deeply entwined with the rich seams of coal that lie beneath its surface, a legacy that continues to shape its economy and the very fabric of the community. For generations, mining has been the lifeblood of Cessnock, drawing people from far and wide and forging a strong sense of shared experience. This industrious spirit is now complemented by the burgeoning wine industry of the neighbouring Hunter Valley, a vibrant counterpoint to the darker earth of the mines. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the unique juxtaposition of these two powerful forces, the earthy aroma of the vineyards mingling with the lingering scent of coal dust, a distinctive sensory signature of Cessnock. The town itself, with its solid brick buildings and wide streets, speaks of a practical heritage, a place built to endure and to prosper.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cessnock, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Cessnock, in the Cessnock City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cessnock includes the postcode (2325), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Cessnock City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cessnock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |