Cooks Hill vs Newcastle West
The verdict
Cooks Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.73M versus $1.80M in Newcastle West. Cooks Hill rates higher for education (77 vs 71). Newcastle West rates higher for transport (98 vs 76). Newcastle West has a shorter estimated CBD commute (201 vs 249 min).
Scores
| Cooks Hill | Newcastle West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 91 |
| Transport | 76 | 98 |
| Education | 77 | 71 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cooks Hill | Newcastle West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,774 | 1,453 |
| Median age | 35 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,881 | $1,639 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.5% | 51.0% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 71.6% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 1.7 |
Growth: Cooks Hill High Growth · Newcastle West High Growth
Property
| Cooks Hill | Newcastle West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.73M | $1.80M |
| Median unit price | $915K | $854K |
| House price YoY | 20.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $775 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 58 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cooks Hill | Newcastle West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,007 | 619 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 821 | 826 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 795 | 1,239 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,461 | 53,476 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cooks Hill | Newcastle West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,052 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cooks Hill · Newcastle West
Transport
| Cooks Hill | Newcastle West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 201 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 460 m |
Liveability
| Cooks Hill | Newcastle West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 25 | 17 |
| Parks | 1 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 810 m | 1.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.8 km | 117.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 820 m | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Cooks Hill | Newcastle West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,774 | 1,453 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,298 | 1,655 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,387 | 2,459 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.30% | 3.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cooks Hill or Newcastle West?
Cooks Hill and Newcastle West have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Cooks Hill or Newcastle West?
Cooks Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.73M versus $1.80M.
Which has better public transport, Cooks Hill or Newcastle West?
Newcastle West has the higher transport score (Cooks Hill 76/100 vs Newcastle West 98/100).
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