Newcastle East NSW 2300 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Newcastle East is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2300). The median sale price is $1.89M (+160% since 2013). The median weekly rent is $680/week, a gross rental yield of about 1.9%. It has a population of about 1,061 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,323,250 |
| 2021 | $1,290,000 |
| 2022 | $1,325,000 |
| 2023 | $1,900,000 |
| 2024 | $1,699,999 |
| 2025 | $1,885,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $550 |
| 2-bedroom | $725 |
| 3-bedroom | $885 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly apartment (55% of recorded sales).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 1,061
- Median age: 47
- Median weekly household income: $1,891
- Average household size: 2.1
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1051 · 84th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1102 · 95th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Transport
Nearest station: Newcastle Beach Light Rail (lightrail), about 0.5 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Newcastle East?
The median sale price in Newcastle East NSW 2300 is $1,885,000, up 160% since 2013. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Newcastle East?
The median weekly rent in Newcastle East (postcode 2300) is $680 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Newcastle East?
The estimated gross rental yield in Newcastle East is about 1.9%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
Nearby suburbs
- Newcastle 2300
- Stockton 2295
- The Hill 2300
- Carrington 2294
- Cooks Hill 2300
- Bar Beach 2300
- Newcastle West 2302
- Wickham 2293
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.