Newy Vibes Newcastle · collected weekly

Livability in Newcastle

A composite score based on venue density, safety, walkability, and community character. Weighted toward suburbs where conditions are improving, not just currently good.

Top suburbs by vibe score

01 Newcastle East

Momentum: steady vibe 92/100

Vibe score 92/100, stable price trend.

02 Newcastle

Momentum: rising vibe 88/100

Vibe score 88/100, stable price trend.

03 Wickham

Momentum: rising vibe 85/100

Vibe score 85/100, stable price trend.

04 Cooks Hill

Momentum: rising vibe 82/100

Vibe score 82/100, rising price trend.

05 Hamilton

Momentum: steady vibe 82/100

Vibe score 82/100, stable price trend.

06 Newcastle Beach

Momentum: steady vibe 80/100

Vibe score 80/100, stable price trend.

07 Maryville

Momentum: steady vibe 80/100

Vibe score 80/100, rising price trend.

08 The Hill

Momentum: steady vibe 78/100

Vibe score 78/100, stable price trend.

09 Carrington

Momentum: steady vibe 78/100

Vibe score 78/100, declining price trend.

10 The Junction

Momentum: steady vibe 76/100

Vibe score 76/100, stable price trend.

11 Merewether

Momentum: steady vibe 75/100

Vibe score 75/100, stable price trend.

12 Tighes Hill

Momentum: steady vibe 75/100

Vibe score 75/100, rising price trend.

13 Bar Beach

Momentum: steady vibe 74/100

Vibe score 74/100, stable price trend.

14 Islington

Momentum: steady vibe 72/100

Vibe score 72/100, rising price trend.

15 Hamilton South

Momentum: cooling vibe 72/100

Vibe score 72/100, stable price trend.

16 Lambton

Momentum: rising vibe 72/100

Vibe score 72/100, rising price trend.

17 Merewether Heights

Momentum: cooling vibe 70/100

Vibe score 70/100, stable price trend.

18 Hamilton North

Momentum: steady vibe 70/100

Vibe score 70/100, rising price trend.

19 New Lambton

Momentum: rising vibe 70/100

Vibe score 70/100, rising price trend.

20 Mayfield

Momentum: rising vibe 68/100

Vibe score 68/100, rising price trend.

Venue, transport, school and amenity data cross-referenced per suburb Updated 2026-08-17

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