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Hexham, NSW
R-Score 100 / 100 — ranked #76 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Among the strongest markets in the country right now
Current buyer and rental conditions here rank in the top tier of the 15,000 suburbs we measure this month.
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| Indicator | Hexham Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 100 / 100 | Ranked #76 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $375,000 | -21.1% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $530/wk | Implies a 6.6% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.3% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 540 days | Part of Newcastle (NSW) council area (LGA avg R-Score 87/100) |
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Hexham NSW FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Hexham, NSW
Is Hexham NSW a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Hexham (NSW 2322) scores 100/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #76 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Among the strongest markets in the country right now. Key fundamentals include a median price of $375,000, median rent of $530/wk, gross yield of 6.6%, and vacancy of 5.3%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Hexham NSW?
The current median property price in Hexham (NSW) is $375,000 (Oct 2026), representing a -21.1% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Hexham currently spend a median of 540 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Hexham NSW?
In Hexham (NSW), the median weekly asking rent is $530/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 6.6%. The suburb vacancy rate is 5.3% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Hexham NSW?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Hexham against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Hexham Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Hexham NSW located in?
Hexham (NSW, postcode 2322) is located in the Newcastle council area (LGA) within Greater Newcastle. Across Newcastle, the council-wide average R-Score is 87/100 across 51 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.