Newcastle City Council
Newcastle East
Newcastle East at a glance
Median house
$2,100,000
+16.7% year on year
Median unit
$352,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
39
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
1,061
Median age 47
About
Welcome to Newcastle East.
Newcastle East is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,100,000
+16.7% over the past year. Median unit price $352,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$435/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
46%
Renter occupied
52%
At a deeper level
$2,100,000
+16.7% annual growth
$352,800
Sales data pending
39
Average days to sell
1,061
Median age: 47
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.08%
Based on $2,100,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.75%
Based on $352,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+16.7%
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 202646%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202639 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 +16.7%/yr
2021
$970K
5-year change
+116%
2026
$2.1M
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
1,061
Median age
47
Family households
52%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
230
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
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Newcastle East.
Local schools for Newcastle East
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Newcastle East Public School
Stockton Public School
Carrington 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 Newcastle East.
- What is the median house price in Newcastle East?
- The median house price in Newcastle East, NSW 2300 is $2,100,000. The median unit price is $352,800. Annual growth is +16.7%.
- What is the Newcastle East postcode?
- Newcastle East is in the 2300 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Newcastle East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $435, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Newcastle East?
- There are 20 schools serving Newcastle East on this page, including Newcastle Grammar School, Newcastle East Public School, St Peter's Primary School.
- How walkable is Newcastle East?
- Newcastle East has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Newcastle East?
- Newcastle East is close to Newcastle, Stockton, The Hill, Cooks Hill, Bar Beach.
- What is the population of Newcastle East?
- Newcastle East has approximately 1,061 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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