Rental market inNewcastle NSW 2300
The rental market
Median rent, history and gross-yield calculations for Newcastle, NSW 2300.
Current rent
What it costs to rent here right now.
House (median)
$750/wk
Unit (median)
$670/wk
3 bedroom
$950/wk
2 bedroom
$720/wk
1 bedroom
$550/wk
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
Investor view
Rental yield versus purchase price.
Median house price
$1,400,000
Median weekly rent
$750/wk
Gross rental yield
2.79%
Gross yield = (weekly rent × 52) ÷ median house price × 100. Does not account for expenses, vacancy, or management fees. Use the rental yield calculator for a net-yield estimate.
History
How rents have moved.
| Period | House median | Unit median |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-Q2 | $750/wk | $670/wk |
| 2026-Q1 | $750/wk | $680/wk |
| 2025-Q4 | $720/wk | $673/wk |
| 2025-Q3 | $710/wk | $630/wk |
| 2025-Q2 | $750/wk | $650/wk |
| 2025-Q1 | $680/wk | $650/wk |
| 2024-Q4 | $750/wk | $640/wk |
| 2024-Q3 | $720/wk | $598/wk |
Active listings
Properties for rent in Newcastle.
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