Side by sideSuburb comparison

Newcastle East vs Newcastle.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Newcastle edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newcastle (1075) sits above Newcastle East (1073).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Newcastle edges out on average school ICSEA (1075 vs 1073).

Common questionsNewcastle East vs Newcastle

Common questions

Does Newcastle East or Newcastle have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newcastle scores 1075 vs 1073 in Newcastle East. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Newcastle East
Metric
Newcastle

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$435/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$435/wk
$390/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$490/wk
46.0%
Owner occupied
44.0%
52.0%
Renter occupied
54.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
20
Transit score
60
100
Bike score
100
1,061
Population
3,852
47
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1073
Avg ICSEA
1075

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).