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Adamstown

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2289
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Homeowners and real estate investors betting on ADAMSTOWN, 2289 can rest assured about this NSW suburb's performance. The suburb saw median home prices rise by 17.51%.

A steady increase in median property prices over a five-year period in the suburb translates to a 37.1% capital gain.

Property investors in ADAMSTOWN enjoyed capital gains of 17.51% over the last 12 months translating to higher returns compared with its peers in the territory.

The suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,275,000.

Profits due to an upward trend in home prices there averaged 12.37% per annum over a 3-year period.

Home owners selling their properties and realtors in ADAMSTOWN usually have to wait an average of 50.9 days days before their assets are lifted off the market.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $750 mark, reflecting a 3.06% increase in returns based on the current median price in ADAMSTOWN.

ADAMSTOWN, 2289 places 103rd in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Adamstown is an established residential suburb in the City of Newcastle, NSW, with postcode 2289, situated between Merewether, New Lambton, Kotara and Broadmeadow.

The suburb is about six kilometres south-west of Newcastle’s central business district, with Glebe Road and Brunker Road providing connections to central Newcastle and surrounding suburbs.

The 2021 Census recorded more than 6,000 residents in Adamstown, with housing comprising separate houses, townhouses, units and apartments. The suburb has an established street network, with residential areas surrounding local commercial, education and recreation facilities.

Adamstown railway station is located on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line and provides passenger services towards Newcastle Interchange, the Central Coast and Sydney. Bus services also operate through Adamstown and provide connections with Newcastle’s central business district, Charlestown, Kotara and other parts of the metropolitan area.

Adamstown Public School provides primary education within the suburb, while nearby secondary education options include Merewether High School and St Pius X High School.

Residents can access local shops, cafes, pharmacies and other businesses around Brunker Road, while larger retail centres are available at Westfield Kotara and Charlestown Square.

Medical practices, pharmacies, dental clinics and allied healthcare providers operate in Adamstown and surrounding suburbs. John Hunter Hospital at New Lambton Heights provides major emergency, hospital and specialist services within driving distance.

Adamstown Park provides sporting fields, open space, and recreational facilities and is used by local sporting clubs. The Fernleigh Track begins near Adamstown railway station and follows a former railway corridor south towards Belmont as a shared walking and cycling route.

Nearby, Glenrock State Conservation Area contains bushland, walking and cycling trails, and access to the coastline. Blackbutt Reserve at New Lambton provides additional bushwalking tracks, picnic facilities and wildlife exhibits.

Merewether Beach is within driving distance and offers opportunities for swimming, surfing, and coastal recreation, while nearby parks and sporting grounds provide further options for organised and informal outdoor activities.

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