People & Lifestyle Newcastle NSW 2300

What Kind of People Live in Newcastle NSW 2300?

Diversity Levels in Newcastle

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Median age	41	Bottom 35%	23% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	2.4%	Top 38%	471% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	24.1%	Top 27%	24% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Newcastle

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	31	Top 8%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	80	Top 28%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	88.0	Top 1%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	28.0	Bottom 10%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	99.0%	Top 9%	Data for May 2023

Conservatism in Newcastle

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
% Religious	46.0%	Bottom 24%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	79.8%	Bottom 40%	10% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	30.9%	Bottom 10%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Newcastle

Newcastle Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Public transport commuters	1.7%	Top 8%	143% to Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	1.2	Bottom 16%	3% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	1.3%	Top 6%	10% to Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	3 km	Bottom 3%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	12.2%	Top 12%	43% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Newcastle

Newcastle Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	75%	Top 7%	Data for Nov 2017
Hip Venues	69	Top 1%	Data for Aug 2023
Late Night Venues	60.0	Top 1%	Data for May 2023
No religion	53.9%	Top 25%	64% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	11.5%	Top 3%	274% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	65.0%	Top 1%	3% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	62.0%	Top 3%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.2%	Top 15%	to Jan 2021

Community Score in Newcastle

Newcastle Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Community Groups	12.0	Top 1%	Data for May 2023
Community support (LGA)	94.0%	Bottom 32%	Data for Dec 2014
Volunteers	32.3%	Bottom 46%	15% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Newcastle

Newcastle School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Average childcare centre rating	50	Bottom 43%	Data for Dec 2022
Total childcare places	770	Top 8%	Data for Dec 2022
Total children in preschool (LGA)	2190	Top 6%	Data for Dec 2020
Family households	46.0%	Bottom 13%	3% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	1.7%	Bottom 35%	39% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Businesses (20)

Name	Address
ASP Asphalt & Landscaping	Newcastle Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Floortex Industries	287 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
MUD Landscape Design	152 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Newcastle Boomarang Mowing Services	506 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Town & Country Kit & Modular Home	265 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

Health Services (83)

Name	Address
endota spa Newcastle	141 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Butter Fish Services	Suite 1/1 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
APM	Ground Floor, Shop 2/149 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Play Anything Music Therapy	6/11 Union St, Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia
Essentially Your Choice	1/285 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

Venues and Restaurants (64)

Name	Address
Juicy Beans Cafe	22 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Blue Star Leisure	150 Wharf Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Cazador	148 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Delicious Fine Foods	186/188 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Ginger Meg’s	212 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

Education (9)

Name	Address
NUspace, The University of Newcastle	Hunter St &, Auckland St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Passmores Business & Management College	432 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Love Maths Tutoring Institute	29/1 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

Recreational Facilities (9)

Name	Address
Bad Boys Afloat	Newcastle Harbour, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Fusion Performing Arts	5 Auckland St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Pivot Studio	22 Newcomen St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

Community Groups (9)

Tourism (6)

Name	Address
Terra Australis	113/145 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Defence Escapes	6/133 Scott St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Flight Centre Business Travel Newcastle	Suite 1/400 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Jayes Travel	1/111 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
O'Sullivan & Turner Travel Associates	92 Scott St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

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Newcastle Club	40 Newcomen St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Church of UBUNTU	97 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia