Roper Gulf
Newcastle Waters
Newcastle Waters at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
122
Median age 25
The brief
What to know about Newcastle Waters.
Newcastle Waters (0862) sits in the Roper Gulf region of the Northern Territory.
Newcastle Waters has roughly 122 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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What it’s like to live here.
Newcastle Waters scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newcastle Waters's population at 122, with a median age of 25. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (94% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
122
Median age
25
Family households
94%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$25/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
122
Median age: 25
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Newcastle Waters.
Local schools for Newcastle Waters
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Government School Catchment
Newcastle Waters School
Elliott School
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Frequently asked
About Newcastle Waters.
- What is the Newcastle Waters postcode?
- Newcastle Waters is in the 0862 postcode, in NT, in the Roper Gulf region.
- What is the average rent in Newcastle Waters?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $25.
- What schools are in Newcastle Waters?
- There are 2 schools serving Newcastle Waters on this page, including Newcastle Waters School, Elliott School.
- How walkable is Newcastle Waters?
- Newcastle Waters has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Newcastle Waters?
- Newcastle Waters is close to Elliott.
- What is the population of Newcastle Waters?
- Newcastle Waters has approximately 122 residents. The median age is 25.
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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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