The Hill
Newcastle's original harbourside address, on the ridge above the CBD and the ocean baths.
CoreLogic data via RP Data, 12 months to Sep 2026.
About The Hill
The Hill is Newcastle's oldest and highest-set suburb, right above the CBD with views over the harbour and out to the ocean. Fort Scratchley and Christ Church Cathedral both sit within it.
Housing is heritage-heavy—grand older homes and terraces, many with harbour or ocean glimpses—and there's very little turnover.
Who buys here
Buyers after prestige and position, paying for the view and the address as much as the house itself. Downsizers who want to stay close to the CBD.
Only 20 houses sold in the past year, and they sit longer than most—61.5 days on market—which points to a thin, choosy market at this price point.
What's nearby
- Fort Scratchley
- Newcastle Ocean Baths
- King Edward Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Nobbys Beach
- Newcastle CBD
Schools
- Newcastle East Public School
- Newcastle High School
Know the street before you make the offer
A quick call to talk through what's realistic in The Hill right now, and how we'd go about finding you the right one.