Living in
Newcastle, NSW

Newcastle Statistics

Location Details

Region

Hunter
Population

682,465
Nearest Capital

162km
Nearest Airport

Newcastle airport 27km
Median House Price

$1,650,000
May Temp °C
20 / 13

Approximately 2 hours’ drive north of Sydney, Newcastle is an ever-growing coastal city with a population of around 680,000 people. With many surfing beaches, a shipping harbour, excellent public transport options and a contemporary CBD, Newcastle offers residents the benefits of an outdoor lifestyle and many employment opportunities close by. Newcastle is also home to many sporting teams in national competitions, a thriving cultural scene rich in Indigenous and early European history, and a vibrant social scene.

Newcastle
Community

Living in regional Australia gives you access to a wealth of community services, such as hospitals, libraries, bars and eateries.

Data source: Department of Health Commonwealth declared hospitals [2021], Australia Post. Google [2021]

Amenities within 50km of Newcastle

Hospital

Doctors & Allied Health

50+

Library

Post Office

Bars & Eateries

50+

Groceries & Convenience

Internet availability

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Newcastle
Housing

Explore property and rental prices in the different parts of regional Australia to help you to identify where your next home could be.

Comparison to median State house price

N/A

Property in Newcastle

Based on LGA data

Median House Price

$1,650,000

Rental House Median Price Per Month

$2,795

Attached Dwelling Median Price

$760,000

Data source: ABS, [2019, 2020], LGA updated [2021], Corelogic [2026]

Property for Sale in Newcastle

Newcastle

Jobs

Regional Australia is home to thousands of rewarding and diverse jobs. Take a look at the jobs that are currently available in towns and regions that match your wants and needs.

Median Salary Per Year

$44,304

Median Personal Income Per Week

$852

Median Family Income Per Week

$2,264

Data source: ABS [2016, 2017, 2020]

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Customer Service Lead - Outdoor Power Equipment Premier Outdoor Power Equipment

Newcastle, New South Wales Other

Posted: Apr 23
Closes: May 23

Teacher of Automotive Light Vehicle - Paid to Learn TAFE NSW

Newcastle, New South Wales Full-time

Posted: Apr 23
Closes: May 23

Solicitor – Family & Estates Dawson Pouwhare Legal and Conveyancing

Newcastle, New South Wales Other

Posted: Apr 23
Closes: May 23

Motorcycle Delivery Driver Australia Post

Newcastle, New South Wales Other

Posted: Apr 23
Closes: May 23

Logistics and Warehouse Team Member Thales

Newcastle, New South Wales Full-time

Posted: Apr 23
Closes: May 23

Aquatic Operations Coordinator Belgravia Health and Leisure Group

Newcastle, New South Wales Other

Posted: Apr 23
Closes: May 23

Early Childhood Educators (Certificate III & Diploma) - Lochinvar Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Newcastle, New South Wales Other

Posted: Apr 23
Closes: May 23

Secondary Religion & HSIE Studies Teacher - Hamilton Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Newcastle, New South Wales Other

Posted: Apr 23
Closes: May 23

Centre Manager G8 Education

Newcastle, New South Wales Full-time

Posted: Apr 23
Closes: May 23

NDIS - Community Support Worker Allambi Care

Newcastle, New South Wales Casual

Posted: Apr 22
Closes: May 22

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Newcastle
Education

Time to tick some boxes. Discover what different regions across Australia offer in terms of education and find the places that match your needs.

Number of Institutions

Data sources:

Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, Wikipedia, 4icu.

Schools And Universities in Newcastle

Education within 25KM of Newcastle

30 Primary Schools
Islington Public School
Tighes Hill Public School
Hamilton Public School
Hamilton North Public School
Carrington Public School
Hamilton South Public School
St Columban's Primary School
Newcastle Grammar Park School Campus
Mayfield East Public School
Merewether Public School
St Joseph's Primary School
Adamstown Public School
The Junction Public School
Waratah Public School
Newcastle East Public School
Stockton Public School
Corpus Christi Primary School
St Peter's Primary School
St Columba's Primary School
St Therese's Primary School
New Lambton South Public School
New Lambton Public School
Merewether Heights Public School
Holy Family Primary School
Mayfield West Public School
Aspect Hunter School, Waratah West Satellite
Waratah West Public School
St John's Primary School
Lambton Public School
Belair Public School

14 High Schools
St Francis Xavier's College
St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre
Newcastle High School
Merewether High School
Alesco Senior College
Callaghan College Waratah Campus
San Clemente High School
St Francis Xavier's College, San Clemente campus
Lambton High School
Newcastle Senior School
St Philip's Christian College DALE Young Parents
Newcastle Grammar Bolton Street Campus
St Francis Xavier's College, St Pius X campus
St Pius X High School