Adamstown
NSW 2289 · Newcastle
6,335 (2021) → 6,686 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 is a moderate growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2289, about 115km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.09M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 90/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Adamstown has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 31/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.96%), New Zealand (1.1%), North Macedonia (0.77%), China (0.55%), USA (0.55%)
Top languages: Macedon (1.17%), Mandarin (0.85%), Greek (0.49%), Spanish (0.41%), Italian (0.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1026 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Pius X High SchoolSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1098
- St Columba's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1089
- Adamstown Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1066
Nearby (within 10km)
- New Lambton South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1100
- Merewether High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1199
- Belair Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1109
- Merewether Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1125
- Hunter School of Performing ArtsCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1080
- Merewether Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 977
- St Therese's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1098
- New Lambton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1106
- Kotara High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1057
- Hamilton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1101
- Lambton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1054
- St Laurence Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 935
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Adamstown
Is Adamstown safe?
Adamstown has a residential safety score of 31/100, 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 12,470 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Adamstown?
In Adamstown, the median house price is $1.09M and the median unit price is $739K. Median weekly house rent is $780.
How far is Adamstown from Sydney CBD?
Adamstown is about 114.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Adamstown?
Adamstown has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1084 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Adamstown?
Adamstown has a transport score of 90/100, including 1 train station and 55 bus stops.