Suburb Snapshot: Tighes Hill
Tighe’s Hill is an inner-city north-western suburb of Newcastle, under 5kms from the CBD. It is popular with young professionals and young families due to its proximity to the city, bike tracks and nearby amenities, including Newcastle TAFE. Tighes Hill is approximately 1.7 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 2.8% of total area. […]
Suburb Snapshot: Carrington
Carrington is an inner-city suburb of Newcastle about 4kms by road) from the CBD. It’s very popular due to its proximity to the city, primary school and eclectic shops, cafes and bars. Traditionally a working class, industrial suburb it is being gentrified. Carrington is approximately 2.1 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 4.8% […]
Suburb Snapshot: Dudley
Dudley is a southern coastal suburb of Newcastle, 13 kilometres southwest of Newcastle’s central business district. Dudley is a sought-after area for its proximity to the beach, excellent schools and relaxed coastal, community feel. It abuts Glenrock State recreation Area which is popular with hikers and bike riders. Dudley is approximately 5.5 square kilometres. It […]
Suburb Snapshot: Whitebridge
Whitebridge is a suburb of Newcastle, 11 kilometres from Newcastle’s central business district. It is highly desirable due to its proximity to Dudley Beach, it’s shopping village and schools. One of Newcastle’s most prestigious and expensive streets, Burwood Rd, is in Whitebridge. Whitebridge is approximately 5.4 square kilometres. It has 11 parks covering nearly 37.2% […]
Suburb Snapshot: Waratah West
Waratah West is a suburb of Newcastle, located 8 kilometres from Newcastle’s central business district. Waratah West is approximately 1.7 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 28.7% of total area. The population of Waratah West in 2011 was 2,676 people. By 2016 the population was 3,000 showing a population growth of 12.1% in […]
Suburb Snapshot: Waratah
Waratah is a north-western suburb, 6 kilometres from Newcastle’s central business district. It’s very popular due to its central location, train station and amenities. There is a shopping centre, numerous private and public schools and The Calvary Mater Hospital, one of the biggest public hospitals in the region. Waratah is approximately 1.9 square kilometres. It […]
Suburb Snapshot: Redhead
Redhead is a coastal suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie, Greater Newcastle, 16 kilometres south of Newcastle’s central business district on the Pacific Ocean. It was named for the appearance of its headland, Redhead Bluff, when viewed from the sea. It is a highly desirable suburb due to its kilometres of pristine beaches and […]
Suburb Snapshot: Fletcher
Fletcher is an outer western suburb of Newcastle, located 16 kilometres from Newcastle’s central business district on the western edge of the City of Newcastle local government area. Fletcher is approximately 6.1 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 1.3% of total area. The population of Fletcher in 2011 was 2,730 people. By 2016 […]
Suburb Snapshot: Cameron Park
Cameron Park is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie, located 16 kilometres west of Newcastle’s central business district near the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway. Cameron Park is approximately 11.5 square kilometres. It has 2 parks. The population of Cameron Park in 2011 was 5,165 people. By 2016 the population was 7,981 showing a population growth […]
Suburb Snapshot: Elermore Vale
Elermore Vale is a suburb on the western outskirts of Newcastle. Before becoming a residential suburb in the 1900s, the area was used for chicken farming, cattle farming, and coal mining. It is 13km from Newcastle CBD. It’s popular with young families and first home buyers due to its price point, schools, amenities and access […]
