Newcastle vs Newcastle West
The verdict
Newcastle is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $1.80M in Newcastle West. Newcastle West rates higher for transport (98 vs 87). Newcastle is closer to the coast (660 m vs 1.7 km).
Scores
| Newcastle | Newcastle West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 91 |
| Transport | 87 | 98 |
| Education | 75 | 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
| Newcastle | Newcastle West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,852 | 1,453 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,943 | $1,639 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.4% | 51.0% |
| Born in Australia | 75.4% | 71.6% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 1.7 |
Growth: Newcastle High Growth · Newcastle West High Growth
Property
| Newcastle | Newcastle West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.48M | $1.80M |
| Median unit price | $1.00M | $854K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $775 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 29 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Newcastle | Newcastle West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 675 | 619 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 701 | 826 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 935 | 1,239 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 26,713 | 53,476 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Newcastle | 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: Newcastle · Newcastle West
Transport
| Newcastle | Newcastle West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 9 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 201 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 460 m |
Liveability
| Newcastle | 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 | 89 | 17 |
| Parks | 14 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 660 m | 1.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 117.6 km | 117.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 740 m | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Newcastle | Newcastle West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,852 | 1,453 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,387 | 1,655 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,519 | 2,459 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.30% | 3.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Newcastle or Newcastle West?
Newcastle and Newcastle West have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Newcastle or Newcastle West?
Newcastle is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $1.80M.
Which has better public transport, Newcastle or Newcastle West?
Newcastle West has the higher transport score (Newcastle 87/100 vs Newcastle West 98/100).
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