Living in Newcastle
Newcastle is a city in New South Wales, Australia, home to 508,437 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 1%, #5 of 630), expat professionals (top 2%, #4 of 277), cross-border commuters (top 3%, #21 of 1,016).
Residents508,437
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport16 km (Newcastle)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km646,300 people
Sea coast1 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Nearest major riverHunter, under 1 km
Main railway line7.9 km
Distance to Canberra358 km
Within 10 km522,687 people
Greater areaGreater Newcastle, 10 km out
Winter daylight14 h 20 min, sunset 10:01
See Newcastle on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Newcastle
- It is right on the coast of the Tasman Sea.
- The Hunter runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Newcastle, 10 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 20 min and sets around 10:01; in late June it sets around 8:54.
How Newcastle ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Australia. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional data: official figures on affordability and jobs and economy, population and geography, with the other criteria modelled from population and location.
| Profile | Score | In Australia | In New South Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 40 | #141 of 438 | #17 of 154 | Map |
| Low-income household | 28 | #269 of 444 | #47 of 147 | Map |
| Low-income family | 28 | #143 of 236 | #20 of 76 | Map |
| Single parent | 36 | #87 of 154 | #12 of 49 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #55 of 311 | #6 of 106 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #55 of 311 | #6 of 106 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #27 of 537 | #3 of 182 | Map |
| Single professional | 72 | #7 of 92 | #2 of 22 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #7 of 90 | #2 of 20 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #7 of 56 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #38 of 277 | #3 of 95 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #5 of 181 | #1 of 39 | Map |
| Car-free household | 84 | #7 of 79 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Student | 84 | #6 of 36 | #2 of 9 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 34 | #76 of 236 | #6 of 76 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 25 | #446 of 630 | #105 of 213 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 78 | #7 of 86 | #2 of 20 | Map |
| Expat professional | 79 | #4 of 277 | #2 of 95 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #22 of 311 | #3 of 106 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 15 | #1,234 of 1,324 | #395 of 424 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 70 | #21 of 1,016 | #1 of 332 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 25 | #575 of 1,016 | #179 of 332 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 2 | #1,242 of 1,324 | #380 of 424 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 83 | #2 of 1,016 | #1 of 332 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #2 of 2,034 | #1 of 635 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 24 | #626 of 630 | #213 of 213 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #127 of 405 | #6 of 126 | Map |
| Business owner | 81 | #5 of 630 | #2 of 213 | Map |
| Digital native | 71 | #6 of 99 | #2 of 24 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- New Lambton 7 km
- Maitland (New South Wales) 30 km
- Cessnock 41 km
- Central Coast 67 km
- Singleton 70 km
- Newport 92 km
- Pittwater 93 km
- Mona Vale 94 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.