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Newcastle East NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Newcastle East, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Newcastle East NSW is 1,061 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Newcastle East is $1,036 per week ($53,872 per year). Median rent in Newcastle East is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Newcastle East has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Newcastle East has a population density of 2046.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Newcastle East is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newcastle East is $3,238.

There were 52 recorded offences in Newcastle East in 2025-26, a rate of 49 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (12 offences).

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Newcastle East Population

residents (Census 2021)

Newcastle East Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,036/wk

$53,872 per year

#1001 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$390/wk

$1,690 per month

#2258 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,238/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Newcastle East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (519) Female 51.0% (541)

Population Density

2046.7

people per km²

1,061 people · 0.5 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,698

Family income/wk

Newcastle East Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Newcastle East Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.8% 141 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.2% 70 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Newcastle East Country of Birth

Australia

91.0%

England

4.2%

Indonesia

1.4%

Brazil

0.7%

Canada

0.7%

Germany

0.7%

Hong Kong

0.7%

India

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Newcastle East Religion

No Religion

53.3%

Catholic

18.0%

Not stated

10.7%

Anglican

10.4%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Buddhism

2.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.3%

Othr Protestnt

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Newcastle East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

72.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Newcastle East Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

21.3%

SAL Tot

19.1%

SAL Indon

12.8%

Portuguese

10.6%

Mandarin

8.5%

Italian

8.5%

Cantonese

6.4%

German

6.4%

Hindi

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Newcastle East Employment

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Employed full-time

34.2% 282 people

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Employed part-time

26.0% 214 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 26 people

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Not in labour force

36.7% 302 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Newcastle East Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

40.0%

Postgraduate Degree

21.6%

Certificate III/IV

16.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.0%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Newcastle East Occupation

Professionals

46.9%

Managers

20.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.2%

Community & Personal Service

6.7%

Labourers

3.5%

Sales Workers

2.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Newcastle East Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.3%

Society & Culture

16.2%

Health

15.5%

Engineering

14.8%

Education

7.7%

Creative Arts

6.3%

Architecture & Building

5.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Agriculture & Environment

2.7%

Information Technology

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Newcastle East Dwelling Types

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

81.3%

Separate house

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Newcastle East Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.7%

$1-$149/wk

1.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

10.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.6%

$800-$999/wk

4.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Newcastle East Marital Status

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Married

34.5% 326

↔️

Separated

3.7% 35

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Divorced

13.0% 123

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Widowed

4.7% 44

👤

Never married

44.2% 418

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Newcastle East Ancestry

English

33.3%

Australian

22.8%

Irish

12.6%

Scottish

11.5%

Other

7.9%

German

3.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Italian

1.7%

Dutch

1.2%

Chinese

1.2%

New Zealander

0.8%

Maori

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Newcastle East School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.3%

Secondary — Government

23.9%

Vocational Education

17.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.7%

Pre-school

8.0%

Secondary — Catholic

7.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Newcastle East Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.8% 111

✅

No need for assistance

94.2% 1,811

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Newcastle East Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.2% 171

—

Not a volunteer

79.8% 676

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Newcastle East Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

8.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

6.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

29.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Newcastle East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

53.4%

Did not go to work

20.8%

Walked only

13.2%

Bicycle

5.0%

Tram/Light Rail

2.6%

Bus

2.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.8%

Car (passenger)

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Newcastle East Car Ownership

0 vehicles

16.6%

1 vehicle

47.9%

2 vehicles

29.2%

3 vehicles

4.9%

4+ vehicles

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Newcastle East Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

17.8%

2 bedrooms

30.7%

3 bedrooms

43.3%

4 bedrooms

7.6%

5 bedrooms

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Newcastle East Population Mobility

20.8%

moved in the last year

52.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Newcastle East Indigenous Population

3.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,870

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Newcastle East Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

106

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Newcastle East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500+/wk

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Newcastle East Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.4%

Couple — children under 15

31.6%

Couple — no children under 15

12.1%

One parent — children under 15

8.8%

One parent — no children under 15

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Newcastle East Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.4% 3

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Previously served

2.1% 18

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Never served

97.5% 825

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Newcastle East Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 132

—

Did not provide

84.3% 710

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Newcastle East Children Ever Born

No children

38.6%

1 child

14.5%

2 children

27.2%

3 children

15.0%

4 children

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Newcastle East When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Newcastle East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.2%

5–14 hours

32.9%

15–29 hours

12.4%

30+ hours

4.7%

Did not do domestic work

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Newcastle East Household Size

1 person

38.2%

2 persons

37.8%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

8.4%

5 persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Newcastle East Where Residents Moved From

Same address

759

Moved from NSW

122

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Newcastle East Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.2%

Step family — no other children

12.3%

Blended family — no other children

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Newcastle East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 52 total

Assault

Other Against Property

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Sexual Offences

Traffic

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Newcastle East Schools

schools nearby

government

1070

avg ICSEA score

1,932

total students

Newcastle Grammar School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 1,049 students

1181

ICSEA

Newcastle East Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 260 students

1112

ICSEA

Novoschool Independent

Secondary · 7-9 · 79 students

1077

ICSEA

St Peter's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 180 students

1053

ICSEA

Stockton Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 254 students

1000

ICSEA

Carrington Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 110 students

996

ICSEA

Indie School Newcastle Independent

Secondary

Newcastle Grammar Bolton Street Campus Independent

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Newcastle East Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,891/wk

Median Rent $390/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Newcastle East

Your weekly income

≈ $8,194/month

Median rent $390/wk

Left after rent $1,501/wk

Rent share 20.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Somersby

Income: $867/wk Rent: $380/wk Save: $10/wk

Carss Park

Income: $913/wk Rent: $288/wk Save: $102/wk

Coleambally

Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $210/wk

Millthorpe

Income: $942/wk Rent: $325/wk Save: $65/wk

Holgate

Income: $976/wk Rent: $335/wk Save: $55/wk

Lorn

Income: $895/wk Rent: $378/wk Save: $12/wk

Table Top

Income: $1,052/wk Rent: $380/wk Save: $10/wk

Yoogali

Income: $871/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $90/wk

Newcastle East vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Newrybar

Pop: 532 Income: $853/wk Rent: $530/wk

Spring Grove

Pop: 532 Income: $825/wk Rent: $350/wk

Upper Lansdowne

Pop: 533 Income: $602/wk Rent: $300/wk

Forest Reefs

Pop: 537 Income: $891/wk Rent: $325/wk

Menindee

Pop: 537 Income: $519/wk Rent: $184/wk

Maianbar

Pop: 539 Income: $1,122/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newcastle East

What is the population of Newcastle East NSW?

The population of Newcastle East NSW is 1,061 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2046.7 people per km².Newcastle East is ranked #3,891 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Newcastle East?

The median personal income in Newcastle East NSW is $1,036 per week, or $53,872 per year.The median household income is $1,891 per week.Family income is $2,698 per week.Newcastle East is ranked #1,001 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Newcastle East?

Median rent in Newcastle East NSW is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 20.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Newcastle East ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Newcastle East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newcastle East NSW is $3,238. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Newcastle East?

The median age in Newcastle East NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Newcastle East a good suburb to live in?

Newcastle East is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,061.The median income is $1,036/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12959. All dollar figures in AUD.