Newcastle vs The Hill
The verdict
Newcastle is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $2.01M in The Hill. Newcastle rates higher for transport (87 vs 76). The Hill rates higher for education (81 vs 75). On the separate residential safety score, The Hill rates higher (18 vs 5/100 in Newcastle).
Scores
| Newcastle | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 86 |
| Transport | 87 | 76 |
| Education | 75 | 81 |
| 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 | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,852 | 2,076 |
| Median age | 41 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,943 | $1,849 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.4% | 66.0% |
| Born in Australia | 75.4% | 79.2% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 2 |
Growth: Newcastle High Growth · The Hill High Growth
Property
| Newcastle | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.33M | $2.01M |
| Median unit price | $1.02M | $705K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Newcastle | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 675 | 723 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 701 | 289 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 935 | 145 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 48,339 | 5,877 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Newcastle | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,143 |
See the full school list on each profile: Newcastle · The Hill
Transport
| Newcastle | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 9 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Newcastle | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 89 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 49 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 660 m | 480 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 117.6 km | 117.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 740 m | 870 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Newcastle | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,852 | 2,076 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,387 | 2,364 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,519 | 3,513 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.30% | 3.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Newcastle or The Hill?
The Hill has the higher residential safety score (Newcastle 5/100 vs The Hill 18/100).
Which is more affordable, Newcastle or The Hill?
Newcastle is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $2.01M.
Which has better public transport, Newcastle or The Hill?
Newcastle has the higher transport score (Newcastle 87/100 vs The Hill 76/100).
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