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NSW · Newcastle Council

Beresfield, 2322

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Desirability score

48.9/100
Average

Top 31% of New South Wales' suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Beresfield is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Beresfield is a practical mid-sized suburb in Newcastle, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker safety and community and employment against similar metro suburbs, even with parks and green space and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
3,267
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,257
Dwelling vacancy
5.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
82 of 1,417
Median monthly mortgage
$1,484
Employment rate
52.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
122 / 102 / 24

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)
$575
Houses (January to March 2026)
$670
All types (January to March 2026)
$660
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
245

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
294
Against the person
85
Against property
110
Rate per 1,000 residents
90
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 38 residents
State safety percentile
63.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+6.4%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault181
  • Fraud177
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment235
  • Malicious Damage To Property172
  • Transport Regulatory Offences284

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
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
915
  • Beresfield Public SchoolPrimary
  • Francis Greenway High SchoolSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

69 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Allendale St Opp Yarrum Av
  • John Renshaw Dr After Weakleys Dr
  • John Renshaw Dr After Weakleys Dr
  • Yarrum Av At Challice St
  • Yarrum Av At Lister 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).

213 planning-related records

2026· 17 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Subdivision
    273B ANDERSON DRIVE BERESFIELD 2322Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    123 ADDISON STREET BERESFIELD 2322Additional Information Requested
  • Industrial development; Erection of a new structure
    9 KINTA DRIVE BERESFIELD 2322Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    62 PASEDENA CRESCENT BERESFIELD 2322Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    47 ALLENDALE STREET BERESFIELD 2322Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (outdoor)
    U 3 260 ANDERSON DRIVE BERESFIELD 2322Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Advertising and signage; Advertising structure; Building identification sign
    4 CANAVAN DRIVE BERESFIELD 2322Additional Information Requested
  • Industrial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    247 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY BERESFIELD 2322Under Assessment
  • Demolition
    34 LENOX STREET BERESFIELD 2322Determined
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Light industry
    18 GAMMA CLOSE BERESFIELD 2322Determined

  • April 2026

  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    51 RUSKIN STREET BERESFIELD 2322Additional Information Requested

  • March 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club
    208 ANDERSON DRIVE BERESFIELD 2322Under Assessment
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (indoor)
    3 BOWDEN WAY BERESFIELD 2322Withdrawn
  • Industrial development; Erection of a new structure
    90 WEAKLEYS DRIVE BERESFIELD 2322Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility
    5 ELWELL CLOSE BERESFIELD 2322Determined

  • January 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Light industry
    34 CRAFTSMAN CLOSE BERESFIELD 2322Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    48 PASEDENA CRESCENT BERESFIELD 2322Determined
2025· 23 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    1 FLETCHER STREET BERESFIELD 2322Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    153 ANDERSON DRIVE BERESFIELD 2322Determined
  • Demolition; Swimming pool
    7 HAWTHORNE STREET BERESFIELD 2322Determined
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Light industry
    18 GAMMA CLOSE BERESFIELD 2322Determined
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Carport
    90 BERESFORD AVENUE BERESFIELD 2322Additional Information Requested

  • October 2025

  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility
    5 ELWELL CLOSE BERESFIELD 2322Determined
  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    13 BERESFORD AVENUE BERESFIELD 2322Withdrawn
  • Subdivision
    9 LAWSON AVENUE BERESFIELD 2322Under Assessment

  • September 2025

  • Subdivision
    40 WEAKLEYS DRIVE BERESFIELD 2322Withdrawn
  • Subdivision
    12 LISTER AVENUE BERESFIELD 2322Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Storage premises
    75 ELWELL CLOSE BERESFIELD 2322Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    37 HAWTHORNE STREET BERESFIELD 2322Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    79 ADDISON STREET BERESFIELD 2322Determined

  • August 2025

  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Residential Accommodation
    19 BERESFORD AVENUE BERESFIELD 2322Determined
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Automotive/truck premises; Truck depot
    247 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY BERESFIELD 2322Withdrawn

  • May 2025

  • Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Secondary road; Infrastructure
    20 BABILLA CLOSE BERESFIELD 2322Withdrawn
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    75 ALLENDALE STREET BERESFIELD 2322Determined
  • Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Secondary road; Infrastructure
    20 BABILLA CLOSE BERESFIELD 2322Withdrawn
  • Subdivision
    10 FLETCHER STREET BERESFIELD 2322Determined

  • April 2025

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station
    1 COBBANS CLOSE BERESFIELD 2322Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    32 RUSKIN STREET BERESFIELD 2322Determined
  • Industrial development; Erection of a new structure
    10 COBBANS CLOSE BERESFIELD 2322Determined

  • March 2025

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation area
    22 CRAFTSMAN CLOSE BERESFIELD 2322Withdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

104 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (35)
  • Allendale St at Brazos StBus stop
  • Allendale St at Lenox StBus stop
  • Allendale St at Pamela StBus stop
  • Allendale St Opp Beresfield Bowling ClubBus stop
  • Allendale St opp Pamela StBus stop
  • Allendale St opp Yarrum AvBus stop
  • Anderson Dr after Glenwood Rd (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
  • Anderson Dr at Chaucer StBus stop
  • Anderson Dr at Greville StBus stop

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

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Apex ParkPark
  • Kyrie ParkPark
  • Lindsay Memorial ParkPark
  • Vera Wilson ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Star Discount Chemist BeresfieldLawson Avenuepharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Beresfield Community Children's Education CentreMilton Streetkindergarten
  • Goodstart BeresfieldMilton Streetkindergarten
  • childcarechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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)
58
Parks (OSM)
7

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
48.9/100 — Average
State standing
Top 31% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
2063rd in Australia
State rank
655th in NSW
Peer rank
#228 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#441 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

  • Allendale St Opp Beresfield Bowling Clubamenitiesbus_stop
  • Allendale St at Brazos Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Allendale St at Lenox Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Allendale St at Pamela Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Allendale St opp Pamela Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Allendale St opp Yarrum Avamenitiesbus_stop
  • Ampolamenitiesfuel
  • Anderson Dr after Glenwood Rd (Hail and Ride)amenitiesbus_stop
  • Anderson Dr at Chaucer Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Anderson Dr at Greville Stamenitiesbus_stop

Data sources & freshness

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