Beresfield NSW

Postcode 2322 · Newcastle LGA

Beresfield is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Newcastle local government area (postcode 2322). With a population of 3,267, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $65K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are labourers, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Beresfield is $755,000, having risen modestly 2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $575,000 (-11.5% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $670. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,484.

Beresfield is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 915, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 27 bus stops. The crime rate in the Newcastle LGA is moderate at 6,194 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Beresfield offers a gross rental yield of 4.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($755K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 11.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +2.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$755K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability11.6x Stretched
Price Momentum+2.0% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$55,165
Mean Income$58,770
Earners4,916
YoY Change+9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$755K
2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$575K
-11.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
3,267
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,257
Personal Income /wk$664
Mortgage /mth$1,484
CRIME (Newcastle LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,194
Total Incidents10,954
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops27
Addison St Opp Beresfield Station
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA915
Total Students1,004
Government2
Francis Greenway High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 912
Beresfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 918
Data: 2026