Adamstown Heights
NSW 2289 · Newcastle
5,621 (2021) → 5,932 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Adamstown Heights is a moderate growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2289, about 113km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.29M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 76/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Adamstown Heights has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2289 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.46%), North Macedonia (1.26%), New Zealand (1.14%), Italy (0.66%), China (0.53%)
Top languages: Macedon (1.65%), Greek (0.78%), Italian (0.71%), Mandarin (0.6%), Spanish (0.46%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1022 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Belair Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1103
- Kotara High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1066
Nearby (within 10km)
- St James' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1104
- Kotara SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 816
- Trinity Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1090
- Kotara South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1069
- Kahibah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1076
- St Columba's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1107
- New Lambton South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1095
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1102
- Charlestown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1037
- Alesco Secondary College - Charlestown CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.3km
- Charlestown East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1036
- Merewether Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1129
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Adamstown Heights
Is Adamstown Heights safe?
Adamstown Heights has a residential safety score of 85/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,562 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Adamstown Heights?
In Adamstown Heights, the median house price is $1.29M and the median unit price is $780K. Median weekly house rent is $760.
How far is Adamstown Heights from Sydney CBD?
Adamstown Heights is about 112.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Adamstown Heights?
Adamstown Heights has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1085 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Adamstown Heights?
Adamstown Heights has a transport score of 76/100 and 59 bus stops.