NSW Property Intelligence
Newcastle WestNSW 2302
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Newcastle West is home to ~1,453 residents (median age 42), with 53% of households renting.
Rent in Newcastle West
The median house rent in Newcastle West is $735/week (18 new leases). Units have a median of $695/week (90 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2302, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $705/wk | $675/wk |
| 2 | $755/wk | $740/wk |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Newcastle West fall in the intake zones of The Junction Public School, Newcastle High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- The Junction Public School#190 of 2159 in NSW
- Newcastle High School#672 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Newcastle West has 3 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Go Kindy Newcastle City, Newcastle Montessori Academy, St Nicholas Early Education Newcastle West.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Marketown Shopping Centre, Marketown Shopping Centre, Junction Fair Shopping Centre. 1 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Newcastle West (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 130 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 9 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13 | Upward |
Development activity
52 development applications were lodged in Newcastle West over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Newcastle West — quick answers
What is the median rent in Newcastle West?
Houses in Newcastle West (postcode 2302) have a median asking rent of $735/week; units have a median of $695/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Newcastle West?
Newcastle West addresses can be zoned for The Junction Public School, Newcastle High School. The Junction Public School ranks in roughly the top 9% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Newcastle West?
Newcastle West has 3 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Newcastle West?
52 development applications were lodged in Newcastle West in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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