681 Hunter Street

Newcastle West NSW 2302

The size of Newcastle West is approximately 0.8 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 31.8% of total area. The population of Newcastle West in 2016 was 618 people. By 2021 the population was 1453 showing a population growth of 135.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Newcastle West is 20-29 years. Households in Newcastle West are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Newcastle West work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 41.70% of the homes in Newcastle West were owner-occupied compared with 35.90% in 2016.

Newcastle West has 2,044 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Newcastle West have seen a 46.65% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 27.35% increase. As at 31 October 2025:

• The median value for Houses in Newcastle West is $1,410,839 while the median value for Units is $800,726.
• Houses have a median rent of $548 while Units have a median rent of $670.