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Newcastle East, NSW 2300
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,810,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$1,700,000
market range $1.6M-$1.9M
Gross Yield (houses)
2.2%
1yr Growth (units)
+5.4%
market range +2.5% to +10.0%
Investment snapshot for Newcastle East
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Newcastle East market and investor summary
In Newcastle East, NSW 2300, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.2%. At 1.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.2% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking. If you are weighing units rather than houses, a pipeline of new approvals is worth watching as future supply that can hold back apartment price and rent growth.
Living in Newcastle East: people, income and schools
Newcastle East is home to around 1,061 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 15% over five years. The median age is 47, skewed a little older, with renters making up 52% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $98,000 a year, or roughly $1,890 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 13% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 19 schools within about 5km, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 60 for walkability and 18 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 1,061
- +15% over 5yr
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $98,000/yr
- Households renting
- 52%
- Family households
- 52%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 19
- avg ICSEA 1167
- Unemployment
- 4.1%
- Walk score
- 60/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Newcastle East
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What should I check before investing in Newcastle East?
Newcastle East has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Tight rental market (1.1% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Newcastle East?
The median property price in Newcastle East, NSW 2300 is $1.7M for units.
What rental yield does Newcastle East show?
The gross rental yield in Newcastle East is 2.2% for houses and 2.6% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in Newcastle East?
The current vacancy rate in Newcastle East is 1.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Newcastle East?
Newcastle East has a population of approximately 1,061 residents, with a median age of 47.
What schools are near Newcastle East?
There are 19 schools within roughly 5km of Newcastle East. Their average ICSEA sits well above the national mean of 1000, which points to a more advantaged school catchment. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Newcastle East's population growing?
The population of Newcastle East has grown about 15% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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