Newcastle at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,852
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Newcastle.
The postcode for Newcastle is 2300 (NSW).
Newcastle (2300) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Newcastle has roughly 3,852 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Newcastle scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newcastle's population at 3,852, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (44% own, 54% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (47%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,852
Median age
41
Family households
46%
Lone person
47%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$435/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
44%
Renter occupied
54%
At a deeper level
3,852
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,862
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
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Newcastle.
Local schools for Newcastle
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Government School Catchment
Newcastle East Public School
Stockton Public School
Newcastle High 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.
- What is the Newcastle postcode?
- Newcastle is in the 2300 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Newcastle?
- Newcastle is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2300, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Newcastle?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $435, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Newcastle?
- There are 20 schools serving Newcastle on this page, including Newcastle Grammar School, Newcastle East Public School, St Peter's Primary School.
- How walkable is Newcastle?
- Newcastle has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Newcastle?
- Newcastle is close to The Hill, Newcastle East, Cooks Hill, Stockton, Newcastle West.
- What is the population of Newcastle?
- The population of Newcastle is approximately 3,852 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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