About the Newcastle Area
Newcastle is definitely one of Australia’s top 10 cities and its rank is constantly improving amongst nationals and internationals alike. PRDnationwide Newcastle is here to help it grow and thrive in style.
Newcastle offers world famous beaches for swimmers, beach activities and surfers alike. The beaches, harbour, local estuaries and nearby lake are regular hosts to water sports and activities including sailing, waterskiing, fishing and kayaking.
Newcastle City reaches out to the sea on a Peninsula at the mouth of the Hunter River. This distinctive geography creates the only Australian City with a CBD simultaneously on the beach and the harbour waterfront.
The long layout of the city centre and its 200 year story has helped create distinctive precincts - all alive with energy.
Newcastle has a vibrant arts scene, a strong youth culture and a proud history.
Only 90 mins from Sydney by road or 30 mins by air to Williamtown/Newcastle airport, it offers great proximity to Australia’s largest city for business or just a near by escape.
Development in Newcastle is beginning to flourish, with many classy apartment complexes popping up which take in Newcastle’s city, harbour and ocean views. These new developments really bring Newcastle’s lifestyle to you. PRD aims to focus on providing marketing for these new developments, by drawing on a wealth of experience from PRDnationwide’s special projects and marketing division, which dates back to some of the early developments on the now thriving Gold Coast. An explosion of great new restaurants and cocktail bars from casual to formal have also emerged, to add to the city’s already renowned cuisine and entertainment offerings.
The refurbishment of Newcastle West’s harbour foreshore strip “Honeysuckle” has attracted worldwide attention for its amazing transformation of an ex-docking area into a wonderful patch fit for Newcastle’s inevitable high quality business, retail and residential expansion.
Newcastle city council’s population is around 143,000 people. Neighbouring council areas including Lake Macquarie, only 15 mins away. Lake Macquarie, (population approx. 188,000) hosts one of the southern hemisphere’s largest coastal salt water lakes, another drawcard for the area adding to the coastal lifestyle opportunities for the area and another favourite with holiday makers.
Business
Newcastle boasts a diversified commercial, cultural, trade and industrial economy. This robust economy ensures Newcastle continues to cement its position as one of Australia’s key business destinations.
Attractive
Newcastle is a thriving city offering prime investment opportunities and an unsurpassed quality of life. Newcastle continues to offer individuals and families the option of a hassle-free city living, relaxing seaside abodes or rural retreats.
Parks and leisure
Council maintains more than 330 parks that offer a variety of settings from more formal gardens to parklands, natural bushland and sportsgrounds. Plans have been developed for neighbourhood parks, playgrounds, bushlands, the Foreshore, National Park, heritage places
Newcastle boasts some 345 parks, which include 146 playing fields, 60 tennis courts, 87 netball courts, and 103 playgrounds
Affordable
Newcastle ’s residential property is 30% more affordable than Sydney’s, while industrial land is typically less than half the cost of Sydney. PRDnationwide Newcastle will cater for all of your property needs, whether it be investment, development, commercial use or your dream home.
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