NSW · Newcastle Council
Adamstown, 2289
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- Dog friendly
Suburb profile
Adamstown is a practical mid-sized suburb in Newcastle, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Neighbourhood food and coffee spots add warmth to the local routine. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and community and employment, while housing affordability and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 6,335
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,875
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 170 of 2,701
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,100
- Employment rate
- 66.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 159 / 440 / 374
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $760
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 151
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 583
- Against the person
- 94
- Against property
- 325
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 92
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 67 residents
- State safety percentile
- 64.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Fraud119
- Malicious Damage To Property119
- Steal From Motor Vehicle172
- Steal From Retail Store342
- Transport Regulatory Offences258
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 1,090
- Adamstown Public SchoolPrimary
- Belair Public SchoolPrimary
- Kotara High SchoolSecondary
- St Columba's Primary SchoolPrimary
- Trinity Catholic CollegeSecondary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
106 public transport stops in this suburb
- Adamstown Station
- FTB Park Av
- Park Av Opp Adamstown Station
- RMP Park Av
- STR Park Av
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
378 planning-related records
2026· 29 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure43 PARK AVENUE ADAMSTOWN 2289Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool18 FLETCHER STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Supporting Development53 FLETCHER STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure46 FOURTH STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
May 2026
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)38 MOIRA STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development22 MOWBRAY CRESCENT ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation18 FLETCHER STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading187 BRUNKER ROAD ADAMSTOWN 2289Under Assessment
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)75 BAILEY STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure68 BRYANT STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Under Assessment
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure103 DATE STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport85 DATE STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 HALL STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool197 TERALBA ROAD ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool24 BELMORE STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure4 NOEL AVENUE ADAMSTOWN 2289Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home158 TERALBA ROAD ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading513 GLEBE ROAD ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)87 DATE STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure54 MOIRA STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure654 GLEBE ROAD ADAMSTOWN 2289Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation68 TERALBA ROAD ADAMSTOWN 2289Rejected
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation4 BUXTON LANE ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club504 GLEBE ROAD ADAMSTOWN 2289Rejected
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 WELLS STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation37 ELLA STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure5 WOOD STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure37 FOURTH STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6 HALL STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 FOURTH STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 HALL STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Commercial development; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)97 BRUNKER ROAD ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure480 GLEBE ROAD ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)108 GARDEN GROVE PARADE ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure18 BAILEY STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure115 BRUNKER ROAD ADAMSTOWN 2289Under Assessment
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation34 BRISBANE WATER ROAD ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space22 FOURTH STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support12 MOWBRAY CRESCENT ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool53 SOUTH STREET ADAMSTOWN 2289Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
133 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Adamstown ArtArt
- Newcastle PermanentBank
- RAMS Home Loan CentreBank
- Alluring BeautyBeauty salon
- Craft. Skin Co.Beauty salon
- EdgeBeauty salon
- Bench (4)
- 99 BikesBicycle
152 Brunker Road, Adamstown
- Cycle Fitness NutritionBicycle
267 Brunker Road, Adamstown
- Ghost Gum BikesBicycle
5 Park Avenue, Adamstown
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Adamstown ParkPark
- Adamstown Soccer ParkPark
- Fletcher Street ReservePark
- Newcastle VelodromePark
- O'Connell ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 15
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Adamstown Clinicclinic
- Adamstown Medical Centredoctor
- Brunker Road Medical Centredoctor
- Clinicclinic
- Hunter Endocrinologydoctor
- Hunter Imagingclinic
- Hunter Periodontics and ImplantsBrunker Roaddentist
- Laverty Pathologyclinic
- Laverty Pathologyclinic
- Newcastle Integrated Physiotherapyphysiotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Adamstown Community Early Learning and Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 62.4/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 12% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 644th in Australia
- State rank
- 240th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #69 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #173 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 99 Bikesamenities152 Brunker Road, Adamstownbicycle
- Adamstownamenitiestrain_station
- Adamstown Artamenitiesart
- Adamstown Bowling Club, Glebe Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Adamstown Clinicamenitiesclinic
- Adamstown Community Early Learning, Glebe Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Adamstown Dog Off-Leash Areaamenitiesdog_park
- Adamstown Fresh Fruitamenitiesgreengrocer
- Adamstown Hot Bread Shopamenitiescafe
- Adamstown Libraryamenitieslibrary
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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