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Property Investment in Newcastle, NSW

51 suburbs in Newcastle council area · Part of Greater Newcastle · Population ~178,935 · 69,019 dwellings · 187 km²

Newcastle Council Average R-Score 88 / 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.

Top suburb in Newcastle100

Highest R-Score out of 51 suburbs in Newcastle

Newcastle council average88

Across 47 scored suburbs in Newcastle

Suburb medians in Newcastle range from $375,000 to $3,600,000.

3-year population movement: +4.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.2% of stock (~847 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $9.8B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (19%), Education and Training (9%), Accommodation and Food Services (8%), Retail Trade (8%).

Typical suburb median price$1,135,000

Across 51 suburbs in Newcastle (Sept 2026) · ~58 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.6%

Median asking rent ~$750/wk · Vacancy 2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Newcastle100/100

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Newcastle (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Newcastle

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Newcastle (New South Wales).

Is Newcastle (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Newcastle (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 88/100 across 51 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Newcastle, the typical suburb median price is $1,135,000, median weekly rent is $750/wk, gross rental yield is 3.6%, and vacancy sits at 2%.

Which suburbs in Newcastle have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Newcastle (NSW) are Black Hill (100/100, median $1,900,000), Hexham (100/100, median $375,000), The Junction (98/100, median $2,085,000), Merewether Heights (97/100, median $1,655,000), Rankin Park (97/100, median $986,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Newcastle?

Across Newcastle (NSW), the median suburb property price is $1,135,000, median asking rent is $750/wk, and median gross yield is 3.6%, with homes averaging 58 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Newcastle include Black Hill (6.8%), Hexham (6.6%), Newcastle West (4.5%).

What are the demographics and size of the Newcastle council area?

Newcastle is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Newcastle) with an ABS estimated resident population of 178,935, approximately 69,019 dwellings, covering 187 sq km.

What are the best streets in Newcastle (NSW)?

Every street across all 51 suburbs in Newcastle is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.