Considering Adamstown? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is Adamstown a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Adamstown (2289) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Adamstown suits families and couples in their mid-thirties with a solid household income around $1,875 per week who want a detached house in a mid-ring Newcastle suburb without paying inner-city prices. The SEIFA decile of 8 out of 10 signals a comfortable, established neighbourhood. With 58 parks, 20 cafes, and five supermarkets within 1.6 kilometres, daily life is genuinely convenient, and the local school cluster averages an ICSEA of 1030, which is above the national midpoint.
Who would not love it
Forty per cent of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land, and that is a real concern, not a footnote. You should check precisely where any property you are considering falls on the hazard mapping before going further. Stickybeak's composite grade is only C+, with both the safety and financial categories rated insufficient. Buyers expecting strong amenity or pricing clarity relative to risk will find the overall picture underwhelming for what is on offer.
What to verify before you bid
- Check the NSW Rural Fire Service mapping to confirm whether the specific lot is on bushfire-prone land, and obtain a Section 10.7 certificate to understand any development or building restrictions that apply. - Request a building and pest inspection that specifically addresses ember-attack risk and any existing bushfire-rated construction standards on the dwelling. - Confirm the single gym within 1.6 kilometres meets your needs, as the amenity count for active lifestyle facilities is notably thin compared to the otherwise dense local offering.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Adamstown?
BOCSAR · ADAMSTOWN 2289
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K12,47012 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+55%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Newcastle
Within LGA: Newcastle
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT61%328 reports
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES29%156 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY10%56 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED46%
NON-DOMESTIC54%
Across 35 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
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
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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.
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.
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Also in Newcastle
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Newcastle postcodes, or explore the full Newcastle suburb index.
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.
