Best suburbs in Newcastle, NSW

Looking to buy a property in Newcastle? Find out which suburbs are best for you – whether you’re looking for a family home, an investment property or your first ever house.

Newcastle's inner city and beachside suburbs

Many people looking to buy in Newcastle want to be near one of the many incredible beaches in the city. The houses here are in high demand and are some of the most expensive suburbs in Newcastle, but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth it. Ocean views, early morning swims and no need to find a park on a sunny weekend all have their benefits.

On top of that, areas like Cooks Hill and The Junction have some of the city’s best cafes, restaurants and boutique shops, giving an even bigger pull to the area.

Alternatively, click here to read about suburbs in Lake Macquarie.

Newcastle's inner west suburbs

Moving slightly further away from the CBD and the beaches, the next batch of suburbs in Newcastle are slightly cheaper but still incredibly popular, especially with families. Areas like Broadmeadow, Hamilton and Carrington are safe, community focused and have some great schools.

Suburbs in and around the University of Newcastle

There are plenty of bargains to be found in this region, even though it’s still just a short drive to the city centre. Areas like Georgetown, Mayfield and Waratah have undergone a revival recently and their cheaper houses are popular with families and investors.

Suburbs in and around John Hunter Hospital

There’s an almost noticeable split between the suburbs around the hospital, with those around Lambton more expensive and prestigious while those around Wallsend are cheaper and more affordable for first time buyers and families.

Depending on where you’re zoned in this region, you could find your children going to some of the best schools in Newcastle, and there’s lots of investment and development going on, including a new bypass that helps link the area to Port Stephens and beyond.

Suburbs on the outer edges of Newcastle LGA

This list of suburbs are in the further reaches of Newcastle’s council area and in many cases feel completely separate from Newcastle itself. Homebuyers and investors should keep a keen eye on these suburbs as property prices are lower here, allowing you to get a large family home for the price of an inner-city unit.

There are other small suburbs like Hexham, with a population of 157 people and one Big Mozzie, but little data exists for them.