Georgetown, NSW 2298
Newcastle City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2298
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Median house price
$1,078,000
+7.8% over the past year.
Median of 41 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Georgetown at a glance
- Median unit
- $300,240
- Weekly rent
- $720
- Houses · units $500
- Population
- 2,072
- Median age 36
Prices: Median of 41 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2298), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Georgetown
Houses change hands at $1,078,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (41 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $300,240, roughly 72% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7.8%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +7.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $216,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2298)
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What to know about Georgetown
Georgetown (2298) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW. The median house here is $1,078,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +7.8% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Georgetown has roughly 2,072 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
Georgetown scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,078 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 100/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Georgetown's population at 2,072, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 68%
- Lone person
- 26%
- Owner occupied
- 68%
- Renter occupied
- 30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.47% (median rent $720/wk against a $1,078,000 price tag). Units yield 8.66% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +7.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.47%
- On the $1,078,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.66%
- On the $300,240 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +7.8%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
41 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,078 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Georgetown
- What is the median house price in Georgetown?
- The median house price in Georgetown, NSW 2298 is $1,078,000 (median of 41 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $300,240. Annual growth is +7.8%.
- How much is my house worth in Georgetown?
- A useful starting point is the Georgetown median house price of $1,078,000 (units $300,240). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Georgetown a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Georgetown is 3.5%: the median weekly house rent is $720 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2298), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,078,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 7.8% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Georgetown is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Georgetown postcode?
- Georgetown is in the 2298 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Georgetown?
- Georgetown is a suburb in the Newcastle City Council area, NSW 2298.
- What is the average rent in Georgetown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $720, for units it's $500.
- 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?
- The population of Georgetown is approximately 2,072 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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