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Suburb comparison

Cooks Hill vs Newcastle — which Sydney suburb suits you?

Both suburbs sit in the same tier — the table below highlights where each one leads.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Newcastle

Cooks Hill

2300

Newcastle

Newcastle

2300

MetricCooks HillNewcastle
Median house price——
Median unit price——
Median weekly rent$650/wk$650/wk
Annual price growth——
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage0.8%0.8%
Schools in postcode11

Choose Cooks Hill if...

  • Cooks Hill leads on 0 of the 0 head-to-head metrics

Choose Newcastle if...

  • Newcastle leads on 0 of the 0 head-to-head metrics

Common questions

Is Cooks Hill or Newcastle more expensive?
Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
Which is better for renters — Cooks Hill or Newcastle?
Median weekly rent is $650/wk in Cooks Hill and $650/wk in Newcastle, making Newcastle the more affordable rental market.
Is Cooks Hill or Newcastle at higher flood risk?
Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Cooks Hill vs Newcastle?
Cooks Hill has 1 school in the postcode, and Newcastle has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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