Newcastle / Jesmond
Suburb profile
Jesmond
A well-located suburb close to the University of Newcastle and the John Hunter Hospital precinct.
$851k
Median house price
+5.7%
Growth, 12 months
$630/wk
Median rent
28.5 days
Avg. time on market
41
Houses sold, 12 months
CoreLogic data via RP Data, 12 months to Sep 2026.
About Jesmond
Jesmond sits close to the University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus and John Hunter Hospital, with its own shopping centre on Blue Gum Road.
Housing is a mix of older homes and some more recent builds, with a strong rental market driven by the university and hospital nearby.
Who buys here
Investors after student and hospital-staff rental demand. Families drawn to the schools and the shopping centre.
Forty-one houses sold in the past year, with values up 5.7% over 12 months.
What's nearby
Shops & everyday
- Jesmond Shopping Centre
Education & health
- University of Newcastle, Callaghan
- John Hunter Hospital
Outdoors
- Blue Gum Road reserve
Schools
- Jesmond Public School
- Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus
Buying in Jesmond
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