NSW · Cessnock Council
Quorrobolong, 2325
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Quorrobolong offers a slower smaller community life in Cessnock, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 573
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $2,392
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 17 of 198
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 63.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 16 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $463
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $570
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 271
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 61
- Against the person
- 19
- Against property
- 24
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 106.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 30 residents
- State safety percentile
- 75.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1.9%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order198
- Breach Bail Conditions379
- Domestic Violence Related Assault299
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment371
- Malicious Damage To Property332
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
38 public transport stops in this suburb
- Sandy Creek Rd After Watagan Rd
- Sandy Creek Rd After Whitings Lane
- Sandy Creek Rd At Swans Lane
- Sandy Creek Rd Opp Watagan Rd
- Watagan Rd At Mills Lane
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
48 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
May 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home48 HEATON ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development679 SANDY CREEK ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
2025· 7 proposals
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Passenger transport facility278 HEATON ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
August 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Swimming pool272 WOLLONG ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure244 WHITINGS LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation335 MILL LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure386 WOLLONG ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)840 SANDY CREEK ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure429 SWANS LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Fences; Swimming pool43 PELTON ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure427 SWANS LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure272 WOLLONG ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport159 CONEY CREEK LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Water storage facility; Water Infrastructure; Water supply system; Infrastructure48 HEATON ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
2023· 4 proposals
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)680 SANDY CREEK ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)152 BARRABA LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling; Other244 WHITINGS LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
April 2023
- Subdivision of land425 SWANS LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
2022· 11 proposals
November 2022
- Dwelling339 CONEY CREEK LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
October 2022
- Shed355 MILL LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
September 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development214 Mills Lane QuorrobolongDetermined
July 2022
- Subdivision of land425 SWANS LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development356 BARRABA LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
May 2022
- Retaining walls, protection of trees859 SANDY CREEK ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
April 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing25 WOLLONG ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
March 2022
- Dual occupancy1271 SANDY CREEK ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
- Dual occupancy; Alterations and additions to residential development304 WHITINGS LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
February 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development859 SANDY CREEK ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
January 2022
- Other706 SANDY CREEK ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
2021· 11 proposals
November 2021
- Shed355 MILL LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
August 2021
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs77 WHITINGS LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing73 Whitings Lane, Quorrobolong 2325Determined
- Dwelling289 MILL LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
- Farm buildings1038 SANDY CREEK ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
July 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development859 SANDY CREEK ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
May 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development112 WOLLONG ROAD QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
March 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing161 CONEY CREEK LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
- Shed212 WHITINGS LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
- Dwelling579 SWANS LANE QUORROBOLONG 2325Determined
January 2021
- Dwelling73 Whitings Lane, QUORROBOLONG NSW 2325Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bus stop (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 37
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 32.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4881st in Australia
- State rank
- 1562nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #322 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #650 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime198
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime379
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime299
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime371
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime332
- Sandy Creek Rd After Watagan Rdtransport
- Sandy Creek Rd After Whitings Lanetransport
- Sandy Creek Rd At Swans Lanetransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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