City in New South Wales

Newcastle Map

Interactive map of Newcastle with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

📅 Best: February, March, September, October, November and December👥 325.000

Summary

Newcastle is a city in New South Wales. Newcastle is known for harbour beaches north of Sydney. It has a population of about 325.000.

The best time to visit Newcastle is February, March, September, October, November and December. The climate is temperate. April, May and June tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 50°F.

The closest major airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), about 78 mi away. Nearby highlights include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Newcastle

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Coordinates: 32°55′41.9″S 151°46′54.1″E (-32.9283, 151.7817)

Quick facts about Newcastle

TypeCity
StateNew South Wales
CountryAustralia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates32°55′41.9″S 151°46′54.1″E (-32.9283, 151.7817)
Population325.000
Known forharbour beaches north of Sydney
Best monthsFebruary, March, September, October, November and December
ClimateTemperate

Neighboring cities in New South Wales

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Getting to Newcastle

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Sydney · 73 mi · roughly 1.7 h driving
  • Canberra · 222 mi · roughly 5.1 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Newcastle

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Sydney Kingsford Smith AirportSYD78 miSydney

Things to do in Newcastle

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Newcastle.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Newcastle?

Newcastle is a city in New South Wales. Its coordinates are -32.9283, 151.7817. It lies in Oceania.

When is the best time to visit Newcastle?

February, March, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Newcastle, which has a temperate climate. April, May and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

How many people live in Newcastle?

Newcastle has a population of approximately 325.000.

What is the nearest airport to Newcastle?

The closest airports are Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), 78 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Newcastle?

Popular options include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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