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Newcastle West
Newcastle West at a glance
Median house
$812,625
+2.2% year on year
Median unit
$305,280
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
1,453
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Newcastle West.
Newcastle West is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$812,625
+2.2% over the past year. Median unit price $305,280.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$720/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
42%
Renter occupied
53%
At a deeper level
$812,625
+2.2% annual growth
$305,280
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
1,453
Median age: 42
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20264.61%
Based on $812,625 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.84%
Based on $305,280 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+2.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202642%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +2.2%/yr
2021
$729K
5-year change
+11%
2026
$813K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,453
Median age
42
Family households
42%
Lone person
50%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
870
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
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Newcastle West.
Local schools for Newcastle West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Newcastle High School
Hamilton South Public School
The Junction Public 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 West.
- What is the median house price in Newcastle West?
- The median house price in Newcastle West, NSW 2302 is $812,625. The median unit price is $305,280. Annual growth is +2.2%.
- What is the Newcastle West postcode?
- Newcastle West is in the 2302 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Newcastle West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $720, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Newcastle West?
- There are 20 schools serving Newcastle West on this page, including Novoschool, Newcastle High School, St Francis Xavier's College.
- How walkable is Newcastle West?
- Newcastle West has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Newcastle West?
- Newcastle West is close to Wickham, Hamilton East, Hamilton South, Cooks Hill, Hamilton Dc.
- What is the population of Newcastle West?
- Newcastle West has approximately 1,453 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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