Newcastle East, NSW 2300 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Newcastle East is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2300, home to 1,061 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Newcastle local government area and roughly 117 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,061
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,891 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,036 /week
- Median family income
- $2,698 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- 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
- $390 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,238
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Newcastle East Public School
- Newcastle High School
- The Junction Public School
- Hamilton South Public School
- Stockton Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 tram stops, 1 ferry stop, 28 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 9 tram stops, 2 ferry stops, 72 bus stops
- Wolfe St At Ordnance St
- Wolfe St At Tyrrell St
- Tyrrell St At Brown St
- Crown Street Light Rail
- Queens Wharf
Lifestyle & amenities
- 55 cafés
- 95 restaurants
- 38 pubs and bars
- 47 parks and reserves
- 17 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 9 supermarkets
- 22 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, 16.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 89.2% of the 877 resolvable premises in Newcastle East. 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: 10.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 89.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,039 across postcode 2300 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 602 theft, 479 violent offences, 259 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Newcastle East?
Newcastle East (NSW 2300) had 1,061 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Newcastle local government area.
What is the median rent in Newcastle East?
The median advertised rent in Newcastle East is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Newcastle East?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Newcastle East covering government sectors. Nearest include: Newcastle East Public School (0.2 km), Newcastle High School (1.8 km), The Junction Public School (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Newcastle East?
Newcastle East is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (89.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Newcastle East?
Across postcode 2300, 2,039 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (602), violent (479), vehicle theft (259). 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 Newcastle East?
In Newcastle East, 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 (16.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Newcastle East?
83 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Newcastle East centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 28 bus stops, 6 tram stops, 1 ferry stop. 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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