Suburb Snapshot: Minmi
Minmi is an outer western suburb of Newcastle, located 19 kilometres from Newcastle’s central business district. It is a small community with a primary school, pub and sporting amenities. It features Blue Gum Hills Regional Park which offers numerous activities including Tree Tops, Park Run and walking trails. Minmi is approximately 7.3 square kilometres. It […]
Suburb Snapshot: Maryland
Maryland is an outer suburb of Newcastle, located 14 kilometres from Newcastle’s central business district. It has two public schools, a skate-park and a shopping complex. Maryland is approximately 4.5 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 6.9% of total area. The population of Maryland in 2011 was 7,786 people. By 2016 the population […]
Suburb Snapshot: The Junction
The Junction is a small, inner city suburb of Newcastle, located 2.8 km southwest of Newcastle’s central business district. It was originally part of Merewether and is very popular with all age groups due to it’s proximity to the city, beaches and excellent schools. It features great amenities including shops, cafes and pubs. The Junction […]
Suburb Snapshot: Jesmond
Jesmond is a suburb of Newcastle, located about 9.5 km west of the Newcastle CBD. It is especially popular with university students due to its proximity to the university, its shopping centre and transport. Jesmond is approximately 1.2 square kilometres. It has 7 parks covering nearly 14.8% of total area. The population of Jesmond in […]
Suburb Snapshot: The Hill
The Hill is an inner city suburb of Newcastle located immediately south of Newcastle’s central business district. It is known for its historic Victorian terraces and King Edward Park, a sprawling picturesque park which overlooks the city and the ocean. The Hill is one of the most exclusive and expensive suburbs of Newcastle. The Hill […]
Suburb Snapshot: Hamilton South
Hamilton South is a suburb of Newcastle, located 4 kilometres west of Newcastle’s central business district. Much of Hamilton South belongs to the ‘Garden Suburb’ Heritage Conservation Area which features beautiful brick and weatherboard cottages and bungalows on large blocks. The area is highly sought after and very expensive. Hamilton South is approximately 1.3 square […]
Suburb Snapshot: Hamilton
Hamilton is a suburb of Newcastle, located 4 kilometres from Newcastle’s central business district. Hamilton is one of Newcastle’s most culturally diverse suburbs, renowned for its cafes and bars. It’s popular due to beautiful Gregson Park, train station, school and central location. Hamilton is approximately 1.5 square kilometres. It has 1 park covering nearly 2.3% […]
Suburb Snapshot: Broadmeadow
Broadmeadow is the geographic centre of Newcastle city. It has a major train station, Newcastle race course and several shopping centres. Broadmeadow is approximately 2.4 square kilometres. It has 4 parks covering nearly 7% of total area. The population of Broadmeadow in 2011 was 1,552 people. By 2016 the population was 1,567 showing a population […]
Suburb Snapshot: Black Hill
Black Hill is a rural locality and suburb of Newcastle, located 26 kilometres northwest of Newcastle’s central business district. Black Hill is approximately 45.7 square kilometres. It has 18 parks covering nearly 11.7% of total area. The population of Black Hill in 2016 was 564. The predominant age group in Black Hill is 60-69 years. […]
Suburb Snapshot: Birmingham Gardens
Birmingham Gardens is a suburb of Newcastle, bordering the University of Newcastle, 11 kilometres west-northwest of Newcastle’s central business district. As it borders the university, it has a very high proportion of rental properties. Birmingham Gardens is approximately 0.8 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 4.1% of total area. The population of Birmingham […]
