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Pelaw Main suburb profile

Pelaw Main is a small former coal-mining village in the Hunter region, just outside Kurri Kurri within Cessnock's hinterland. Its streetscape shows its history with weatherboard and brick workers' cottages alongside newer low-rise homes on generous blocks, creating a relaxed, semi-rural feel. Residents enjoy large yards, mature trees and easy access to the shops, schools and services in the nearby town, while vineyards, open countryside and the Hunter Valley's visitor attractions lie a short drive away. The suburb tends to attract families and people looking for a quieter, community-minded neighbourhood with straightforward road links to surrounding towns.

Pelaw Main property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Pelaw Main has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. House values have risen a solid 8.5% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months there were 2 houses and 1 unit sold. Over the last 12 months houses had a median time on market of 14 days.

The rental market in Pelaw Main shows house rents averaging $540 a week, up a modest 2.9% over the last 12 months.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
8.5%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
21
Median days on market
Past 12 months
14N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$540N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
2.9%N/A

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Pelaw Main demographics

Pelaw Main is a community of 1,080 people with a median age of 39. The typical household earns $1,174 a week, roughly $61,000 a year.

Households are largely family-based: couple families without children are the largest group at 38.3%, while couple families with children make up 35.0%. Together those couple family types account for about three in four families (73.3%). One-parent families represent 25.7% and other families 1.0%.

Homes in Pelaw Main are mostly owner-occupied, with 70.6% owned (35.3% owned outright and 35.3% owned with a mortgage) and 29.4% rented.

Suburbs near Pelaw Main

Some popular suburbs near Pelaw Main include:

  • Stanford Merthyr: Small historic mining settlement in the Hunter region, with a village atmosphere.
  • Kurri Kurri: Established Hunter town with strong coal-mining heritage and a compact main street.
  • Weston: Predominantly residential suburb with local shops and parks for families.
  • Heddon Greta: Semi-rural township in the Hunter Valley, popular for lifestyle acreage.
  • Buchanan: Small rural locality in the Hunter region, largely agricultural and peaceful.

How does Pelaw Main compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Pelaw Main’s median house price is 7.4% lower than Kurri Kurri’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby Kurri Kurri have risen 2.9% more than in Pelaw Main over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Pelaw Main are selling 17.6% faster than in Kurri Kurri.

Choose the right real estate agents in Pelaw Main

Choosing the right real estate agent in Pelaw Main can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 10 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 66.7% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 2.38% to 3.25%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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