Jesmond NSW

Postcode 2299 · Newcastle LGA

Jesmond is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Newcastle local government area (postcode 2299). With a population of 3,210, the suburb has a young professional demographic with a median age of 31. Households earn a median income of $61K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Jesmond is $745,000, having dropped significantly 9.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $660,000 (+8.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $310. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,652.

Jesmond is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 953, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 15 bus stops. The crime rate in the Newcastle LGA is moderate at 6,194 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Jesmond offers a gross rental yield of 2.2%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($745K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 12.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -9.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.2% Low Yield
Price vs State$745K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability12.1x Stretched
Price Momentum-9.1% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education4/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$745K
-9.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$660K
8.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
3,210
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age31
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,180
Personal Income /wk$574
Mortgage /mth$1,652
CRIME (Newcastle LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,194
Total Incidents10,954
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops15
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA953
Total Students1,037
Government3
Callaghan College Jesmond Senior CampusSecondary · Government · ICSEA 980
Jesmond Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 923
Heaton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 955
Data: 2026