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Adamstown 2289 suburb insights

Located in the Newcastle council area, Adamstown (2289) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Adamstown is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Adamstown?

Can I afford Adamstown?

Rental market in Adamstown

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$565per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $490 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 23: $490 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 23: $530 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 23: $450 per week (31 bonds)Dec 23: $470 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 24: $483 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 24: $490 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 24: $500 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 24: $525 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 25: $545 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 25: $550 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 25: $565 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Merewether2291
$600▲$35
3.6 km away
Hamilton2303
$470▼$95
4.5 km away
Charlestown2290
$560▼$5
4.8 km away
Newcastle West2302
$745▲$180
5.4 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Adamstown Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

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Change

How might Adamstown change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2289

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2289. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Adamstown change?

Investor activity in Adamstown

2289 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Newcastle postcodes, or explore the full Newcastle suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2289?
Adamstown is the primary suburb with postcode 2289 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Adamstown is the main locality.
Which local government area is Adamstown in?
Adamstown (2289) is located in the Newcastle local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Adamstown?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Adamstown (2289) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Adamstown flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Adamstown. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Adamstown?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Adamstown (2289), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Adamstown (2289) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Adamstown (2289). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Adamstown changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Adamstown (2289) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Adamstown in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Adamstown 2289: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Newcastle suburb index to compare nearby options.