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Newcastle, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Newcastle is a major city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 508,437. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
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People
Economy
BHousing
C+Climate
| Population | 508,437 |
| Population Density | 5,030 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.9295°, 151.7801° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.5 inches (698 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $42,284 |
| Median Age | 41.0 years |
About Newcastle
Newcastle is a major city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 508,437. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Newcastle vs Australia Average
Income: Newcastle vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $42,284 |
| 44% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,284 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $813 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 248 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 12 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $276,000 |
| 2% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,380 |
| 19% above Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 44.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 44.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 55.1% |
| Housing Units | 203,375 |
Property Tax
Climate in Newcastle
Newcastle has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1040 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 101.1 sq mi (261.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,030/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.9295°N, 151.7801°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in |
Newcastle has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 56°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.2").
Colleges & Universities in Newcastle
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont TAFE | College | — | — |
| Glendale TAFE | College | — | — |
| Newcastle Art School | College | — | — |
| Newcastle Media And Film School | College | — | — |
| Newcastle TAFE | College | — | — |
| Nihon University Newcastle Campus | University | — | — |
| TAFE NSW Hunter Institute Newcastle campus | College | — | — |
| TAFE NSW Maitland | College | — | — |
| University of Newcastle, Callaghan | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Newcastle
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Grammar School Hill campus | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Newcastle
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2GB 873 Sydney | news, sport | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Central Coast Radio.com | 90's and more!, alternative rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 2NURFM | easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2BOB Radio 104.7FM | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Newcastle
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighter World | ||||
| Forsight Gallery | ||||
| Fort Scratchley Museum | ||||
| Maitland Regional Museum | ||||
| Miss Porter's House | ||||
| Monarch Historical Museum | ||||
| Morpeth Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Police Station Museum | ||||
| Sketchley Pioneer Cottage | ||||
| Tomago House | ||||
| Wallsend District Hospital |
Libraries in Newcastle
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Auchmuty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beresfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardiff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charlestown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Maitland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edgeworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwandalan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maitland City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Lambton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcastle City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Raymond Terrace Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Speers Point Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Student Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Sugar Valley Library Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toronto Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallsend District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wangi Wangi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windale Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Newcastle
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Farmer's Market | |||||
| Newcastle Farmer's Market |
Hotels in Newcastle
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Newcastle
19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Newcastle
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Newcastle
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Newcastle
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Newcastle
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Newcastle
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Newcastle
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Newcastle
5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Newcastle
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrays |
Stadiums & Teams in Newcastle
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Newcastle
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | Large Airport |
| Cessnock Airport | CES | Small Airport |
| Dochra Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dr Fox Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Elderslie Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Forster (Wallis Is) Airport | FOT | Small Airport |
| Lake Macquarie Airport | BEO | Small Airport |
| Luskintyre Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maitland Airport | MTL | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Singleton Airport | SIX | Small Airport |
| Singleton Military Area airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Newcastle
17 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post | |
| Broadmeadow Post Office | |
| Dangar Post Office | |
| Islington Post Office | |
| Jesmond Post Shop | |
| Kahibah Post Office | |
| Kotara East Post Office | |
| Kotara Post Office | |
| Licensed Post Office | |
| Merewether Post Office | |
| Newcastle Post Office | |
| Newcastle Post Office | |
| Shortland Newagen | |
| Stockton Post Office | |
| The Junction Post Office | |
| Wallsend South Post Office | |
| Wickham Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Newcastle
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Clinic | ||
| CSCAN Radiology | ||
| Hunter Imaging | ||
| ihear | ||
| Laverty Pathology | ||
| Laverty Pathology | ||
| Marie Stopes Newcastle | ||
| Mayfield Podiatry | ||
| Newcastle Muscle Therapy | ||
| Small Talk Speech Therapy | ||
| Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| Vamp |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Newcastle
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Newcastle Cathedral |
Quick Facts
Around Newcastle
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Newcastle
70 places within 15 km
- • Boiler shell
- • Burwood Colliery rail bridge
- • Burwood Colliery Tunnel No.1 1860
- • Burwood No.1 Colliery 1885-1944
- • Convict Lumber Yard
- + 6 more
- • Bar Beach
- • Dixon Park Beach
- • Horseshoe Beach
- • Little Redhead Beach
- • Merewether Beach
- + 3 more
- • Above Ground DRF Station
- • Northern DRF Station
- • Observation Post
- • Park Battery No. 1 Gun and Bunker
- • Searchlight Bunker (No. 1 Searchlight)
- + 4 more
- • Back to Back Gallery
- • Blackstone Gallery
- • Cooks Hill Gallery
- • Curve Gallery
- • Mitch Revs Gallery
- + 3 more
- • Nobbys Lighthouse
- • Flagstaff Hill
- • Hidden Hill
- • Last Hill Lookout
- • Munibung Hill
- • Shepherds Hill
- • Battery Observation Post
- • Hydraulic Crane base
- • Hydraulic Crane base
- • Hydraulic Crane base
- • Millham's Farmhouse
- + 6 more
- • Birmingham Lookout
- • Centenary Lookout
- • D4 Berth
- • D5 Berth
- • Flying Foxes
- + 12 more
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Public Holidays in Australia
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Newcastle
What is the population of Newcastle?
Newcastle has a population of 508,437 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5,030 people per square mile, spread across 101.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.
Is Newcastle expensive to live in?
The median household income is $42,284, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $276,000 (2% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,380 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Newcastle?
Newcastle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches.
How is the job market in Newcastle?
Newcastle has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $813. There are 248 business establishments in the area, including 96 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Newcastle?
The median home value in Newcastle is $276,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,380. The homeownership rate is 44.9%.