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Where is Newcastle, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Newcastle is located on the east coast of New South Wales, about 170 kilometres north of Sydney. It lies between the Pacific Ocean’s surf beaches and the Hunter River, which flows through the city toward its harbour. It is famous for its vibrant coastline, historic architecture, and its role as a major port and gateway to the Hunter Valley.

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Facts about Newcastle, Australia

Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Region	Hunter Region
Location	On the east coast of NSW at the mouth of the Hunter River, north of Sydney
Coordinates	32.93° S, 151.77° E
Local Government Area	City of Newcastle
Founded	1804
Original Name	Coal River / King’s Town (later renamed Newcastle)
Elevation	~10–30 m
Population	Approx. 170,000 (city); metro region ~500,000
Area	Approx. 187 sq km (LGA)
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcodes	2300–2308
Major Waterways	Hunter River, Throsby Creek, Pacific Ocean
Top Attractions	Nobbys Beach & Lighthouse, Merewether Beach, Newcastle Memorial Walk, Fort Scratchley, Bogey Hole, Newcastle Art Gallery, Stockton Sand Dunes (nearby).
Demonym	Novocastrians
Main Industries	Port operations, coal export, manufacturing, education, health, tourism
Nearest Airport	Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Website	https://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au

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