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
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
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Weekly rent (unit)
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Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
1,358
Median age: 20
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Getting around
Walkability.
20
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Newcastle University.
Local schools for Newcastle University
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Government School Catchment
Heaton Public School
Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus
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
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 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.
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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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