A great place to live, work, and play.

The Cessnock LGA is an easy two-hour drive from Sydney and just 45 minutes from coastal Newcastle.

Looking for a tree change? The Cessnock region may just be the perfect place to build business and your enrich your lifestyle.

71,443

POPULATION

2

HOURS TO SYDNEY

1

HOUR TO NEWCASTLE

1,966

SQUARE KILOMETRES CESSNOCK LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA (LGA)

The Cessnock Region

Greater Cessnock is an area of diverse economic opportunities, and we’re here to help you harness them!

Situated in the Lower Hunter on the lands of the Wonnarua, Awabakal and Darkinjung Peoples, the Cessnock LGA spans 1,966 sqaure kiilometres with a population of 71,443. We are part of Australia’s largest regional economy. Settled in the 1820’s the Cessnock LGA is home to Australia’s oldest wine region and plays a big part in the manufacturing, and construction industries and is home to a thriving tourism industry.

Industries like Manufacturing, Health Care, Aerospace & Aeronautical are all areas of large growth recently, thanks to our growing population, liveability, and suitability for new business ventures.

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If you’re a local business owner, or looking to relocate or start a business in the Cessnock LGA, we’re here to help!

We can provide you with vital business news, useful data, up to date localised information, and resources to help businesses across all industries thrive. Some of the resources we provide:

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NSW Liquor Law Changes
From 1 March 2025, restaurants and small bars selling takeaway or home-delivered liquor must have a Takeaway Sales Authorisation (TSA). The current regulatory exemption ends on 28 February 2025. What This Means: Small Bars can sell limited liquor with a genuine takeaway meal or house-made cocktails in sealed containers (cocktails don’t require a meal). Restaurants […]

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