Newcastle West, NSW 2302 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Newcastle West is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2302, home to 1,453 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Newcastle local government area and roughly 116 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,453
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,639 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,022 /week
- Median family income
- $2,318 /week
- Average household size
- 1.7
- 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
- $460 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,907
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Hamilton South Public School
- Newcastle High School
- The Junction Public School
- Hamilton Public School
- Merewether Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 28 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 train stops, 3 tram stops, 200 bus stops
- Stewart Av At Alexander St
- Hamilton South Public School, Stewart Av
- Stewart Av Opp Dumaresq St
- Newcastle Interchange, Platform 1
- Newcastle Interchange Light Rail
Lifestyle & amenities
- 21 cafés
- 52 restaurants
- 35 pubs and bars
- 45 parks and reserves
- 15 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 9 supermarkets
- 11 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, 17.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 56.5% of the 2,104 resolvable premises in Newcastle West. 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: 39.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 56.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 763 across postcode 2302 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 293 theft, 175 violent offences, 124 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Newcastle West?
Newcastle West (NSW 2302) had 1,453 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Newcastle local government area.
What is the median rent in Newcastle West?
The median advertised rent in Newcastle West is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Newcastle West?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Newcastle West covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hamilton South Public School (0.3 km), Newcastle High School (0.6 km), The Junction Public School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Newcastle West?
Newcastle West is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (56.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Newcastle West?
Across postcode 2302, 763 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (293), violent (175), property damage (124). 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 West?
In Newcastle West, 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 (17.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Newcastle West?
208 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Newcastle West centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 28 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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