606/6 Watt Street

Newcastle NSW 2300

The size of Newcastle is approximately 4.9 square kilometres. It has 25 parks covering nearly 10.5% of total area. The population of Newcastle in 2011 was 2,384 people. By 2016 the population was 2,752 showing a population growth of 15.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Newcastle is 20-29 years. Households in Newcastle are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Newcastle work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 44.1% of the homes in Newcastle were owner-occupied compared with 45.7% in 2016.

Newcastle has 5,157 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Newcastle have seen a 30.38% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 34.90% increase. As at 31 December 2024:

• The median value for Houses in Newcastle is $1,586,585 while the median value for Units is $941,146.
• Houses have a median rent of $750 while Units have a median rent of $695.