Median house price
$1.22M
+16% change
NSW · Newcastle Council
Kotara, 2289
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,098
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.2%
Median age
39
Median income
$2,077/wk
Employment rate
65.7%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,215,000
Languages at home
7.6%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Spanish, Macedonian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Kotara is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Newcastle Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas.
For metro suburbs, the café and dining scene is notably rich, with locals returning to favourite spots. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Desirability rates good overall, led by community and employment, plus growth momentum, while safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Kotara snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$750/wk
Houses $760 · Units $580
Population (ERP)
4,098
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#2
among Metro Sydney · Emerging
Safety
63rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
68th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
78th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 69.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 3% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 247th in Australia
- State rank
- 48th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #2 among Metro Sydney · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #31 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $760
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 151
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,215,000
- Median price change
- +15.7%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
4,098(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +5.2% over 5 years · 68th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +5.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +43
- Change in 5 years
- +201
- Growth rank in NSW
- 68th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~4,250), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,980
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,077
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 68 of 1,541
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 65.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,301 / 169 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 356
- Against the person
- 57
- Against property
- 199
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 86.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 70 residents
- State safety percentile
- 63th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.5%
Most common offence types
- Fraud119
- Malicious Damage To Property119
- Steal From Motor Vehicle172
- Steal From Retail Store342
- Transport Regulatory Offences258
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 8
- Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
- 1,079.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 78th
School list
- Kotara SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 816 · 3th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 25 students · Top SEA quarter 0% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Kotara South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1069 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 309 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- St James' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1104 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 334 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Kotara High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1066 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 1,130 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- New Lambton Heights Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1100 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 55 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Belair Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1103 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 409 students · Top SEA quarter 45% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Garden Suburb Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1045 · 66th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 227 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Trinity Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1090 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 849 students · Top SEA quarter 37% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
98 public transport stops in this suburb
- Acc To P1/2
- ENT Kotara Park
- ENT Kotara Pl
- FTB Kotara Park
- Kotara Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
295 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
11 restaurants · 7 cafes · 3 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 13 fast food · 1 food courts · 3 bakeries · 1 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 35 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 11 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 98 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.76
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 8.79
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.76
Food & drink(35)
- Bakers DelightBakery
Unit 1054
- Daily BakehouseBakery
Unit 1052
- The Cheesecake ShopBakery
- Boost JuiceCafe
- Cafe
- Coffee ClubCafe
- Gather CafeCafe
Unit 1036
- Jamaica BlueCafe
- Sushi CafeCafe
- The Letter QCafe
47 Joslin Street
- Cresent StarFast food
- Hero SushiFast food
- KFCFast food
62 Northcott Drive, Kotara
- Lee's KitchenFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
72 Park Avenue
- OportoFast food
- Panda DumplingFast food
- Soul OriginFast food
- Steve Costi's Famous FishFast food
Unit 1053
- SubwayFast food
- Toto SushiFast food
- ZambreroFast food
- Food court
- Cantina de Mad MexRestaurant
- Criniti'sRestaurant
- GrilledRestaurant
- Kin ThaiRestaurant
- Lone Star Steak HouseRestaurant
- Nando'sRestaurant
- Noodle HutRestaurant
- Papa Franco Piza PastaRestaurant
55 Joslin Street
- San ChurroRestaurant
- Sushi HubRestaurant
Unit 1055A
- Zeus Street GreekRestaurant
Shopping(6)
- Craig CookButcher
- ALDISupermarket
30 Northcott Drive, Kotara
- ColesSupermarket
Unit 1052
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(3)
- Kotara SchoolSchool
Kotara
- Kotara South Public SchoolSchool
150 Rae Crescent
- Saint James Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(6)
- AudioClinicClinic
- Laser Clinics AustraliaClinic
Unit 1051
- Pacifc SmilesDentist
88 Park Avenue
- Kotara Family PracticeMedical clinic
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- Scott Dibben ChemistPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(18)
- Jenny CraigGym
- Bromley ParkPark
- Glover ParkPark
- Gregory Parade ReservePark
- Grinsell Street ReservePark
- Kotara ParkPark
- Lugar ParkPark
- Nesbitt ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Rodway Parade ReservePark
- Springfield Avenue ReservePark
77-97 Springfield Avenue, Kotara
- Playground (5)
- Sports field
Entertainment(1)
- Event CinemasCinema
89 Park Avenue, Kotara
Transport(41)
38 bus stops · 3 train stations
Other(118)
- Beer Wine SpiritsAlcohol
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
108 Park Avenue
- ATM
- Bag & BaggageBag
Unit 2017
- StrandbagsBag
- ANZBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Newcastle PermanentBank
- Pearl NailsBeauty salon
Unit 2089
- Drift BikesBicycle
Unit 1 58 Northcott Drive, Kotara
- Drift Bikes WorkshopBicycle
18 McDougall Street, Kotara
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Harry Hartog BooksellerBooks
- DuskCandles
Unit 2047
- Supercheap AutoCar Parts
Unit 9 150 Park Avenue, Kotara
- Newcastle Carpet OneCarpet
Unit 3 6 Bradford Close, Kotara
- BillabongClothes
- Black PepperClothes
Unit 1048
- Bras N ThingsClothes
- Carla SwimwearClothes
Unit 2009
- ColetteClothes
Unit 2087
- ConnorClothes
Unit 2088
- Cotton OnClothes
Unit 2153-2154
- DottiClothes
Unit 2091
- Ed HarryClothes
Unit 2045-2046
- FactorieClothes
Unit 2148-2149
- FaysClothes
Unit 2040
- ForcastClothes
Unit 2152
- General Pants Co.Clothes
Unit 2145-2146
- Jacqui EClothes
Unit 2016
- Jay JaysClothes
Unit 2147
- Just JeansClothes
Unit 2095
- Lorna JaneClothes
- LowesClothes
Unit 1025
- MinkClothes
Unit 2090
- PortmansClothes
Unit 2151
- Rodger DavidClothes
Unit 2096
- SportsgirlClothes
Unit 2092-2093
- Surf Dive n SkiClothes
- TarocashClothes
Unit 2037
- The Jones Girls CollectionsClothes
- Darrel LeeConfectionery
Unit 1029
- The Body ShopCosmetics
Unit 2048
- LincraftCraft
- David JonesDepartment Store
Unit 1000
- KmartDepartment Store
Unit 2054
- TargetDepartment Store
- TK MaxxDepartment Store
30 Northcott Drive, Kotara
- Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself
- Donut KingDonut
- JB Hi-FiElectronics
- JB Hi-FiElectronics
30 Northcott Drive
- NDF Camera HouseElectronics
Unit 2b 14 Northcott Drive, Kotara
- The Good GuysElectronics
Unit 12 150 Park Avenue, Kotara
- ExplorenEV charging
- DomayneFurniture
- Nick ScaliFurniture
150 Park Avenue, Kotara
- Garden (7)
- Newcastle City Council Greenery CenterGarden Centre
- Smokemart and GiftboxGift
Unit 1037
- Christiane's Hair DesignHairdresser
- Just CutsHairdresser
- Just TeeznHairdresser
Unit 2097
- Price AttackHairdresser
- RSEA SafetyHardware
30 Northcott Drive, Kotara
- Bed Bath N' TableHouseware
Unit 1050
- Westfield ConciergeInformation
- MyHouseInterior Decoration
Unit 2044
- Angus and CooteJewelry
Unit 2008
- GoldmarkJewelry
- LovisaJewelry
Unit 2043
- PandoraJewelry
- ProudsJewelry
Unit 2014
- Simon Curwood JewellersJewelry
Unit Shop 2099 Corner Park Avenue and Northcott Drive, Kotara
- Sterling Silver CastleJewelry
Unit 2155
- Wallace BishopJewelry
- Loading Dock
- Westfield KotaraMall
121 Park Avenue, Kotara
- Doctor Massage & AcupunctureMassage
Unit 1041
- Natural Path MassageMassage
Unit 1037A
- OptusMobile Phone
- TelstraMobile Phone
Unit 1034-1035
- VodafoneMobile Phone
Unit 1062
- NextraNewsagent
Unit 1033
- VitologyNutrition Supplements
Unit 1055
- Bupa OpticalOptician
- OPSMOptician
Unit 2038
- SpecsaversOptician
Unit 2015
- Sunglasses HutOptician
Unit 2040A
- The RooftopOutdoor Seating
- Parking (16)
- Parking Entrance (2)
- Parking Space (42)
- Perfume ForeverPerfumery
Unit 2042
- Picnic Table (4)
- Saint PhilipsPlace of worship
31 Vista Parade, Kotara
- Australia PostPost Box
- Kotara Post OfficePost office
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
- BettsShoes
Unit 2039
- Foot LockerShoes
- MathersShoes
Unit 2011
- Queen of SoleShoes
Unit 2041
- The Athlete's FootShoes
Unit 2019
- RebelSports
30 Northcott Drive, Kotara
- SmiggleStationery
Unit 2094
- Ticket Validator
- Escape TravelTravel Agency
Unit 2018
- HelloworldTravel Agency
- STA TravelTravel Agency
Unit 2098
- Bob Jane T-MartsTyres
- Vacant
Unit 2056
- Dollar KingVariety Store
- Hot BargainVariety Store
- The Reject ShopVariety Store
108 Park Avenue, Kotara
- Entertainment ExchangeVideo Games
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bromley ParkPark
- Glover ParkPark
- Gregory Parade ReservePark
- Grinsell Street ReservePark
- Kotara ParkPark
- Lugar ParkPark
- Nesbitt ParkPark
- Rodway Parade ReservePark
- Springfield Avenue ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 25
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Saint Philips
31 Vista Parade, Kotara
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 7
- Nearest hospital
- Rankin Park Centre (2.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- AudioClinicClinic
- Kotara Family PracticeDoctor
- Laser Clinics AustraliaClinic
- Medical and Surgical Eye CentreDoctor
- Pacifc SmilesPark AvenueDentist
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- Scott Dibben ChemistPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 132
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 32.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 19 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure181 PARK AVENUE KOTARA 2289Additional Information Requested
July 2026
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure17 JOANNE STREET KOTARA 2289Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development227 GRINSELL STREET KOTARA 2289Under Assessment
June 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space57 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE KOTARA 2289Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences5 NESBITT CLOSE KOTARA 2289Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Residential Accommodation8 CLAYTON CRESCENT KOTARA 2289Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure361 PARK AVENUE KOTARA 2289Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool12 BRYSON AVENUE KOTARA 2289Determined
- Subdivision111 CHARLESTOWN ROAD KOTARA 2289Withdrawn
- Demolition100 GRAYSON AVENUE KOTARA 2289Determined
February 2026
- Attached dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)51 RODWAY PARADE KOTARA 2289Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 VISTA PARADE KOTARA 2289Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah30 WALLACE STREET KOTARA 2289Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure100 GRAYSON AVENUE KOTARA 2289Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation110 GRINSELL STREET KOTARA 2289Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 WALLACE STREET KOTARA 2289Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation61 GRINSELL STREET KOTARA 2289Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Privacy screens21 RODWAY PARADE KOTARA 2289Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support94 RAE CRESCENT KOTARA 2289Determined
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision111 CHARLESTOWN ROAD KOTARA 2289Withdrawn
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space97 GRAYSON AVENUE KOTARA 2289Determined
October 2025
- Demolition94 RAE CRESCENT KOTARA 2289Withdrawn
- Signage; Advertising and signage30 VISTA PARADE KOTARA 2289Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Supporting Development56 JOSLIN STREET KOTARA 2289Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation345 PARK AVENUE KOTARA 2289Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure60 MORUYA PARADE KOTARA 2289Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision173 PARK AVENUE KOTARA 2289Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 WALLACE STREET KOTARA 2289Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation110 GRINSELL STREET KOTARA 2289Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support28 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE KOTARA 2289Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah133 CHARLESTOWN ROAD KOTARA 2289Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Group home168 Park Avenue Kotara NSW 2289Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool50 GRAYSON AVENUE KOTARA 2289Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure91 GRINSELL STREET KOTARA 2289Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool119 MARSHALL STREET KOTARA 2289Determined
- Subdivision138 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE KOTARA 2289Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure29 BRYSON AVENUE KOTARA 2289Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool35 RODWAY PARADE KOTARA 2289Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure6 CASEY AVENUE KOTARA 2289Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation108 RAE CRESCENT KOTARA 2289Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation113 RAE CRESCENT KOTARA 2289Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure205 GRINSELL STREET KOTARA 2289Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space44 JOSLIN STREET KOTARA 2289Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Newcastle
- Member of Parliament
- Sharon CLAYDON (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 126,226
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 29.2%Labor 70.8%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.1 km away).
Coalition 30.0%Labor 70.0%
0.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Kotara South (Newcastle)Labor 69.7% · Coalition 30.3% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Adamstown Heights (Newcastle)Labor 72.8% · Coalition 27.2% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Cardiff Heights (Newcastle)Labor 67.5% · Coalition 32.5% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- New Lambton SouthLabor 73.0% · Coalition 27.0% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- New Lambton CentralLabor 70.1% · Coalition 29.9% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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