Newcastle
 

Hi just looking for some info on Newcastle and surrounding areas, we have recently got our visas for Oz and my husband has secured a job in Newcastle just looking for some help with the best areas to bring up kids i have 2 boys they are 7 and 3, we would be renting to start with.

Thanks Natalie

Re: Newcastle
 

Good choice. Newcastle is a bit of an up and comer. Can't really advise on where to live in Newcastle itself but I do like going to Nelson Bay and surrounding areas. Very beautiful and a 45 min drive away, and a lot of people who live there work in Newcastle and do the drive in every day.

Re: Newcastle
 

If you want to be near the city but like the beach life, Merewhether, Bar Beach, The Junction, Cooks Hill are good areas - also Honeysuckle is a great harbour side location. Close to the city and currently being redeveloped from industrial to residential is Carrington and Maryville. Newcastle is a great city and going through a big change for the better. Good cafes, bars and restaurants and very family oriented.

Re: Newcastle
 

Hi Natalie, why don't you tell us your approximate budget and what you like in an area, then we can offer specific advice. Newcastle isn't a big city really but added to the population and suburbs of Lake Mac you have a lot of variety in lifestyle and budget.