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Adamstown vs Newcastle: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Newcastle is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; Adamstown has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Newcastle

Adamstown

2289

Newcastle

Newcastle

2300

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Adamstown (2289) and Newcastle (2300) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricAdamstownNewcastle
SAFETYSafety
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeC(0)C(0)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage40.3%0.8%
FAMILYFamily
Newcastle leads on 2 of 3
Sub-gradeC+(0)B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile8/1010/10
Schools in postcode61
FINANCEFinance
Sub-gradeinsufficientinsufficient
Median house price
Median unit price
Median weekly rent$710/wk$650/wk
Annual price growth
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Newcastle leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeB-(0)B+(1)
Walkability percentile6185

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Adamstown if...

  • School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety.

Choose Newcastle if...

  • Newcastle leads on Family, Lifestyle
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you

Tied on Safety.

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Common questions

Is Adamstown or Newcastle more expensive?
Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
Which is better for renters — Adamstown or Newcastle?
Median weekly rent is $710/wk in Adamstown and $650/wk in Newcastle, making Newcastle the more affordable rental market.
Is Adamstown or Newcastle at higher flood risk?
Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Adamstown vs Newcastle?
Adamstown has 6 schools in the postcode, and Newcastle has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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