Newcastle Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Newcastle, NSW 2300 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2026 Rent 2026
Median House Price
$927,500
2026 data
Gross Rental Yield
2.7%
Weekly Rent
$490
Renter Demand
68%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
1.6%
Low — tight market
Population
3,852
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State NSW
Postcode 2300
Median house price $927,500
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $490/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 2.7% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 68.1%
Vacancy rate 1.60%
Population 3,852
Median household income $101,036/yr
Owner-occupied 31.9%
Median age 41 yrs
Total dwellings 1,632

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

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.

Low vacancy (1.6%) — tight rental market
High renter proportion (68%) — strong rental demand base
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Price History

Source: NSW_FairTrading_BondLodgements. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 1
Primary 1
Secondary 0
Schools in Newcastle
Newcastle East Public School Primary · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🏷️ 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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Source: NSW Valuer-General. Individual settled sales, most recent first.

💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $927,500
Deposit (20%) $185,500
Loan (80% LVR) $742,000
Weekly rent $490/wk
Annual rent income $25,480/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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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.

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