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NSW 2300 · Newcastle
What homes cost, how rents have moved, and a feel for the people who call it home.
latest suburb median
Newcastle, New South Wales
Median sale price and rental income of properties in Newcastle NSW
Based on 3 sales in the preceding 12 months
Based on 19 rental listings in the preceding 12 months
$875 per week
Up 20.7% over 12 months
Market data updated September 2026.
Newcastle has a 12-month growth rate of 3.4% for units.
Three-bedroom houses have a median sale price of $1,400,000 in Newcastle.
If you're looking to lease, the median rent for houses in Newcastle is $875 per week. The median house rent has increased 20.7% over the last 12 months.
The median price of apartments and units for sale in Newcastle is $985,000, which has increased 3.4% since the same time last year. One-bedroom apartments and units have a median sale price of $708,000, Two-bedroom apartments and units have a median sale price of $1,050,000, Three-bedroom apartments and units have a median sale price of $2,100,000 in Newcastle. The median rent for units and apartments in Newcastle is $725 per week and has increased 3.6% over the last 12 months.
Three useful questions
There is not yet enough consistent market data for a dependable house median. The nearby suburb links make it easier to compare the wider market while local observations build.
Household and age data is limited here. Use the street list and neighbouring suburb profiles as a starting point, then check schools, transport and daily needs for the exact part of the suburb you are considering.
3-bedroom houses have a median around $1,400,000, the closest bedroom benchmark we hold to a $1.5m budget. Individual homes can differ substantially with block size, renovation and location.
Medians describe recorded market activity across the suburb; they are historical context, not a valuation or forecast for an individual home.
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