Newcastle West, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

842 Population 3/sq mi density

30 ft Elevation 9 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$34,544 median income, 4.7% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$259,200 home value, $1,296/mo rent

Newcastle West, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$34,544

54% below

$34,544 per capita

Home Value

$259,200

8% below

Median Rent

$1,296/mo

11% above

Unemployment

4.7%

31% above

Avg Temperature

67°F

347 sunny days/yr

Is Newcastle West a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Newcastle West residents earn a median household income of $34,544 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,544. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 80 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newcastle West is $259,200 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,296/month.

Climate & Weather

Newcastle West 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

Population842

Median Age42.0 yrs

Density3/mi²

Foreign Born24.8%

Economy

C+

Median Income$34,544

Per Capita$34,544

Unemployment4.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$664

Housing

Home Value$259,200

Rent$1,296

Ownership43.9%

Housing Units337

Climate

Avg Temp67°F

Sunny Days347/yr

Rain27.5 in/yr

Elevation30 ft

Did You Know?

24.8% of residents are foreign-born.