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Georgetown
Georgetown at a glance
Median house
$977,500
+5.6% year on year
Median unit
$300,240
Sales data pending
Days on market
35
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
2,072
Median age 36
About
Welcome to Georgetown.
Georgetown is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$977,500
+5.6% over the past year. Median unit price $300,240.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$423/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$977,500
+5.6% annual growth
$300,240
Sales data pending
35
Average days to sell
2,072
Median age: 36
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.02%
Based on $977,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.33%
Based on $300,240 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+5.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202668%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202635 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +5.6%/yr
2021
$744K
5-year change
+31%
2026
$978K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,072
Median age
36
Family households
68%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
74
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Georgetown.
Local schools for Georgetown
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Callaghan College Waratah Campus
Newcastle Senior School
Waratah Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Georgetown.
- What is the median house price in Georgetown?
- The median house price in Georgetown, NSW 2298 is $977,500. The median unit price is $300,240. Annual growth is +5.6%.
- What is the Georgetown postcode?
- Georgetown is in the 2298 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Georgetown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $423.
- What schools are in Georgetown?
- There are 20 schools serving Georgetown on this page, including Callaghan College Waratah Campus, St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning, St Philip's Christian College Young Parents.
- How walkable is Georgetown?
- Georgetown has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Georgetown?
- Georgetown is close to Waratah, Hamilton North, Mayfield, Islington, Waratah West.
- What is the population of Georgetown?
- Georgetown has approximately 2,072 residents. The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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