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Property Investment in Newcastle (NSW) · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Newcastle, NSW

The Hunter Region’s coastal and growth-corridor hub across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland. · Population ~655,427 · 289 suburbs across 5 council areas scored monthly

Newcastle Average R-Score 79 / 100 — top suburb in Newcastle scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Newcastle top suburb R-Score100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 289 in Newcastle

Newcastle suburb average79

Across 253 scored suburbs in 5 LGAs

Suburb medians in Newcastle range from $190,000 to $6,500,000.

3-year population movement: +4.8%. Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $13.6B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Retail Trade (11%), Education and Training (7%), Accommodation and Food Services (7%).

Typical suburb median price$1,040,000

Across 289 suburbs in Greater Newcastle (Sept 2026).

Gross rental yield & rent3.7%

Median asking rent ~$720/wk · Vacancy 2.5%.

Top suburb R-Score in Newcastle100/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 289 in Newcastle. See the top suburbs ↓

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Council Areas (LGAs) in Newcastle

Compare all 5 Council Areas (LGAs) in Greater Newcastle

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LGA · NSWR-Score avg 81/100

Property Investment in Lake Macquarie

94 suburbs (top 100/100)Median $1,042,500Yield 3.7%
LGA · NSWR-Score avg 88/100

Property Investment in Newcastle

51 suburbs (top 100/100)Median $1,135,000Yield 3.6%
LGA · NSWR-Score avg 83/100

Property Investment in Maitland

45 suburbs (top 100/100)Median $977,500Yield 3.9%
LGA · NSWR-Score avg 64/100

Property Investment in Port Stephens

44 suburbs (top 95/100)Median $1,175,000Yield 3.4%
LGA · NSWR-Score avg 74/100

Property Investment in Cessnock

55 suburbs (top 100/100)Median $855,000Yield 3.8%
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Newcastle Property Investment FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Newcastle, NSW

Key facts and figures from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Newcastle.

Is Newcastle a good place to invest in property in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Greater Newcastle (NSW) records an average Ripehouse R-Score of 79/100 across 289 suburbs and 5 council areas, with top-scoring suburbs reaching 100/100. Across Newcastle, the typical suburb median price sits around $1,040,000, median rent is $720/wk, gross rental yield is 3.7%, and vacancy averages 2.5%.

What are the highest-scoring suburbs for property investment in Newcastle?

Based on Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator R-Score model (Sept 2026), the highest-scoring suburbs in Newcastle right now include Balmoral (R-Score 100/100, median $838,000), Black Hill (R-Score 100/100, median $1,900,000), Cams Wharf (R-Score 100/100, median $720,000), Hexham (R-Score 100/100, median $375,000), Horseshoe Bend (R-Score 100/100, median $740,000). Within each suburb, street-level performance varies significantly depending on owner-occupier ratio, public housing concentration, and block-level rental yield.

What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Newcastle, NSW?

Across Newcastle’s 289 suburbs, the median gross rental yield is 3.7%, median weekly asking rent is $720/wk, and the median vacancy rate is 2.5%. Higher-yielding suburbs in Newcastle currently include Oyster Cove (9.9%), Heatherbrae (8.2%), Cams Wharf (7.9%).

Which Local Government Areas (LGAs) make up Greater Newcastle?

Greater Newcastle comprises 5 Local Government Areas (Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Maitland, Port Stephens, Cessnock), covering an estimated population of 655,427 residents. You can drill down into each council area on this page to compare suburb R-Scores and street rankings.

How do I find the best streets in Newcastle suburbs?

Every G-NAF street in Newcastle is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score (0–100) using ABS SA1 census owner-occupier ratios (>65%), public housing concentration (≤5%), and block-level rent and yield relative to its suburb. Select any suburb in Newcastle below to inspect its top-scoring and lowest-scoring streets.