Jesmond at a glance
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
3,210
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Jesmond.
The postcode for Jesmond is 2299 (NSW).
Jesmond (2299) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Jesmond has roughly 3,210 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Jesmond scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jesmond's population at 3,210, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (29% own, 68% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (54% family, 34% lone person).
Population
3,210
Median age
31
Family households
54%
Lone person
34%
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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
29%
Renter occupied
68%
At a deeper level
3,210
Median age: 31
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Safety
Crime and safety.
780
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.
44
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Jesmond.
Local schools for Jesmond
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Government School Catchment
Jesmond Public School
Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus
Heaton 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 Jesmond.
- What is the Jesmond postcode?
- Jesmond is in the 2299 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Jesmond?
- Jesmond is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2299, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Jesmond?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Jesmond?
- There are 20 schools serving Jesmond on this page, including Jesmond Public School, Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus, Heaton Public School.
- How walkable is Jesmond?
- Jesmond has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Jesmond?
- Jesmond is close to Glen Inneslambton, North Lambton, Birmingham Gardens, Callaghan, Newcastle University.
- What is the population of Jesmond?
- The population of Jesmond is approximately 3,210 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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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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