EDITION 18

Newcastle Living

Local Insights:
Western City Fringe

Grounded, practical, and well connected, this pocket offers a relaxed way of living close to the city.

Local Insights Edition 18: Western City Fringe

Suburbs like Waratah, Georgetown, Waratah West, and Hamilton North balance everyday convenience with a strong neighbourhood feel. Walkable streets, local shops, and familyowned cafés sit alongside larger blocks and leafy outlooks in elevated areas. With Waratah Village, the University of Newcastle, major entertainment venues, and key transport links nearby, daily life feels easy while remaining closely tied to the wider city.

It’s this combination of accessibility, space, and established infrastructure that underpins the area’s steady appeal. Practical yet comfortably settled, the Western City Fringe continues to offer long-term liveability with room to grow.

Local Insights Edition 17: Western City Fringe

MUST VISIT

The Movement Collective
31b Crescent Rd, Waratah

Based in Waratah, TMC and TMC Kids offer a well-rounded approach to strength, mobility, and physical practice. Known for positive energy and thoughtful programming, it’s a space designed to support how people move and feel every day.

HIGHLIGHTS

Waratah Village | Mater Hospital | Proximity to the University of Newcastle | Proximity to The Forum Gym and Aquatic Centre | The George Espresso | Georgetown Cake Shop | Lord’s Coffee | Hamilton North Bowling Club | Smith Park | Waratah Park Playground | Proximity to shops and restaurants on Beaumont Street

HOUSES

Median House Price
Hamilton North

$1,270,000

Best Return on Investment
Georgetown = 3.80%
Waratah West = 3.80%
Waratah = 3.60%

UNITS

Median Unit Price
Hamilton North

$1,300,000

Best Return on Investment
Georgetown = 4.13%
Waratah West = 4.07%
Waratah = 3.70%

Brett Bailey

Tony Gough
Licensed Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer
Phone 0435 859 364

William Connell

William Connell
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Phone 0402 277 886