Newcastle West vs Wickham

Updated 2026-07-01

Side-by-side comparison of Newcastle West and Wickham in Newcastle — prices, growth, development pipeline, vibe, and signals.

Local take: Wickham 2015 parallel is valid for INVESTMENT. Newcastle West is earlier in the cycle — restaurants arriving but cafe culture still forming.
BUY
Newcastle West
BUY
Wickham
65/100
Newcastle West vibe
85/100
Wickham vibe

Newcastle West BUY

Median house —
Median unit $875k
Growth YoY —
Vibe score 65/100
Pattern Transit-oriented renewal around Interchange
Trend stable
DAs in pipeline 11more
Contamination sites 0

Wickham BUY

Median house $1.2M
Median unit $860k
Growth YoY +33.1%
Vibe score 85/100higher
Pattern Peak gentrification, former rail yards
Trend rising
DAs in pipeline 9
Contamination sites 3

Development Pipeline

Newcastle West has 11 development applications for 1,801 total units, while Wickham has 9 for 1,102 units. A larger pipeline means more construction activity but also signals where developers see demand.

Price Comparison

Wickham has a median house price of $1.2M. Newcastle West does not have enough house sales data.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Newcastle West or Wickham?

It depends on what you're looking for. Newcastle West has a BUY signal and a vibe score of 65/100, while Wickham has a BUY signal and a vibe score of 85/100. The best suburb for you depends on your priorities — enter any address to see the full surroundings picture.

What's the price difference between Newcastle West and Wickham?

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Which has more development, Newcastle West or Wickham?

Newcastle West has 11 development applications (1,801 units), while Wickham has 9 (1,102 units). More development means future supply and construction activity — which can affect both livability and property values.