Jesmond
NSW 2299 · Newcastle
3,210 (2021) → 3,624 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.
Jesmond is a moderate growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2299, about 117km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $853K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Jesmond has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2299 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Afghanistan (4.3%), India (2.87%), China (2.8%), Pakistan (2.34%), Nepal (1.59%)
Top languages: Arabic (4.67%), Mandarin (3.49%), Urdu (2.71%), Nepali (1.53%), Bengali (1.12%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1028 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Callaghan College Jesmond Senior CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 980
- Heaton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 955
- Jesmond Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 923
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lambton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1065
- St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1083
- Our Lady of Victories Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1025
- Margaret Jurd CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 889
- Wallsend Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 965
- Aspect Hunter School, Waratah West SatellitePrimary · Independent · 2.1km
- John Hunter Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2km
- Waratah West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 963
- Shortland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 926
- Plattsburg Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 910
- Callaghan College Wallsend CampusSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 952
- Wallsend South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1083
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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 · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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 Jesmond
Is Jesmond safe?
Jesmond has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 22,025 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Jesmond?
In Jesmond, the median house price is $853K and the median unit price is $653K. Median weekly house rent is $610.
How far is Jesmond from Sydney CBD?
Jesmond is about 117.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Jesmond?
Jesmond has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 953 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Jesmond?
Jesmond has a transport score of 63/100 and 16 bus stops.