Newcastle City Council

Newcastle University

NSW2308

Newcastle University at a glance

Walk score

20

Very car dependent

Population

1,358

Median age 20

The brief

What to know about Newcastle University.

The postcode for Newcastle University is 2308 (NSW).

Newcastle University (2308) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.

Newcastle University has roughly 1,358 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Newcastle University scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Newcastle University's population at 1,358, with a median age of 20. That sits as a young, transient demographic.

Population

1,358

Median age

20

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

Weekly rent (unit)

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

1,358

Median age: 20

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

20

Transit Score

80

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Newcastle University.

Local schools for Newcastle University

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Government School Catchment

Heaton Public School

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Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus

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Waratah West 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

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Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Newcastle University.

What is the Newcastle University postcode?
Newcastle University is in the 2308 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
Where is Newcastle University?
Newcastle University is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2308, in the Newcastle City Council region.
What schools are in Newcastle University?
There are 20 schools serving Newcastle University on this page, including Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Margaret Jurd College, Heaton Public School.
How walkable is Newcastle University?
Newcastle University has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 80, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Newcastle University?
Newcastle University is close to Callaghan, North Lambton, Birmingham Gardens, Waratah West, Glen Inneslambton.
What is the population of Newcastle University?
The population of Newcastle University is approximately 1,358 (2021 Census). The median age is 20.

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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