Newcastle, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

508,437 Population 5,030/sq mi density

157 ft Elevation 48 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$42,284 median income, 4.7% unemployment

C+

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$276,000 home value, $1,380/mo rent

Newcastle, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$42,284

44% below

$42,284 per capita

Home Value

$276,000

2% below

Median Rent

$1,380/mo

19% above

Unemployment

4.7%

31% above

Avg Temperature

67°F

347 sunny days/yr

Is Newcastle a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newcastle residents earn a median household income of $42,284 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,284. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 248 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newcastle is $276,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,380/month.

Climate & Weather

Newcastle has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population508,437

Median Age41.0 yrs

Density5,030/mi²

Foreign Born19.5%

Economy

Median Income$42,284

Per Capita$42,284

Unemployment4.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$813

Housing

C+

Home Value$276,000

Rent$1,380

Ownership44.9%

Housing Units203,375

Climate

Avg Temp67°F

Sunny Days347/yr

Rain27.5 in/yr

Elevation157 ft

Did You Know?

Newcastle was founded in 1804.

19.5% of residents are foreign-born.