Georgetown at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
2,072
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Georgetown.
The postcode for Georgetown is 2298 (NSW).
Georgetown (2298) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
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.
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Day to day
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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
2,072
Median age
36
Family households
68%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
2,072
Median age: 36
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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
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Government School Catchment
Callaghan College Waratah Campus
Newcastle Senior School
Waratah Public School
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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 Georgetown postcode?
- Georgetown is in the 2298 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Georgetown?
- Georgetown is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2298, 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?
- The population of Georgetown is approximately 2,072 (2021 Census). 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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