Jesmond, NSW 2299 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Jesmond is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2299, home to 3,210 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Newcastle local government area and roughly 116 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,210
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $1,180 /week
- Median personal income
- $574 /week
- Median family income
- $1,444 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Newcastle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Newcastle
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,652
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Lambton Public School
- Jesmond Public School
- Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus
- Heaton Public School
- John Hunter Hospital School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 36 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 129 bus stops
- Newcastle Rd After Croudace St
- Croudace St Opp Lambton Public School
- Lambton Public School, Croudace St
- Dent St Opp High St
- Newcastle Rd Opp St John The Evangelist Catholic Church
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 13 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 41 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 17 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 18.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 71.7% of the 1,923 resolvable premises in Jesmond. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 22.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 5.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 71.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,259 across postcode 2299 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 353 theft, 322 violent offences, 151 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jesmond?
Jesmond (NSW 2299) had 3,210 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Newcastle local government area.
What is the median rent in Jesmond?
The median advertised rent in Jesmond is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Jesmond?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Jesmond covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lambton Public School (0.2 km), Jesmond Public School (1.1 km), Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Jesmond?
Jesmond is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (71.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Jesmond?
Across postcode 2299, 1,259 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (353), violent (322), vehicle theft (151). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Jesmond?
In Jesmond, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (18.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Jesmond?
129 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Jesmond centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 36 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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