Newcastle Property Investment Overview
Suburb research data for Newcastle, NSW 2300 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.
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📍 Suburb Overview
Investment Signals
Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.
Last updated: 2026 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.
Price History
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🏷️ Recent Sales
Actual settled transactions — the most recent sales recorded in this suburb.
| Address | Sold | Price | Type | Land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 386 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300 | 2026-06-11 | $955,000 | Residence | 101 m² |
| 18 Brown St, Newcastle NSW 2300 | 2026-06-10 | $145,000 | Residence | — |
| 3 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300 | 2026-06-05 | $700,000 | Residence | — |
| 60 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300 | 2026-06-05 | $701,000 | Residence | 92 m² |
| 5 Merewether St, Newcastle NSW 2300 | 2026-06-05 | $1,300,000 | Residence | 123 m² |
| 267 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300 | 2026-06-03 | $700,000 | Residence | 84 m² |
| 11 Perkins St, Newcastle NSW 2300 | 2026-06-03 | $910,000 | Residence | 108 m² |
| 200 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300 | 2026-05-29 | $2,823,871 | Residence | — |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newcastle a good suburb to invest in?
Newcastle has a high renter proportion (68%) and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.
What is the median house price in Newcastle?
The median house price in Newcastle is approximately $927,500 based on 2026 public data.
What is the rental yield in Newcastle?
The indicative gross rental yield in Newcastle is 2.7%, based on a median weekly rent of $490 against a median price of $927,500. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.
How does Newcastle compare to other suburbs?
Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Newcastle against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.
What schools are in Newcastle?
Newcastle has 1 known school, including Newcastle East Public School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.
Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?
PropertyScoutAU uses public and government datasets where available, including price, demographic and rental indicators. Coverage varies by suburb and some fields may be estimated or unavailable. See our data sources page for full details.