A city on
the rise
Some cities grow.
Investment & Infrastructure
Regional Scale
7th Largest city in Australia
The Hunter Region is the 7th largest city in Australia, with Newcastle evolving into a smart, liveable and sustainable city, with major economic contributors shifting to service sectors and new industries.
Economic Power
11.1% of NSW Gross State Product (GSP)
The Hunter Region Gross Regional Product is $86.3 billion, ranked as being Australia’s 6th largest, sitting above ACT, NT, TAS representing 11.1% of New South Wales to Gross State Product (GSP).
Employment Strength
273,849 Lower Hunter Jobs
Lower Hunter supports 273,849 jobs with mining and manufacturing providing the greatest economic output, totalling $61.12 billion.
Trade Gateway
$37b Annual trade from Port of Newcastle
The Port of Newcastle is Australia’s deepwater global gateway and largest port on the nation’s East Coast, generating annual trade worth $37 billion to the national economy, delivering connectivity to Major Road, Rail & Port Infrastructure.
Future Connectivity
$240m International airport terminal expansion runway upgrade
Newcastle Airport is undergoing a $240M international terminal expansion runway upgrade that will generate $6.2 billion in extra income for the visitor economy and $6.5 billion in additional business activity over the next 20 years.
Health Investment
$835m Government commitment to John Hunter Hospital
The John Hunter Hospital is one of the most utilised hospitals in New South Wales, Australia with further expansion supported by a NSW Government commitment of $835 million.
Defence Presence
3,500 Personnel employed at Williamtown RAAF base
Williamtown RAAF Base is NSW’s largest air force base, currently employing over 3,500 personnel.
Visitor Economy
$4.4b Tourism spend in FY24
Unrivalled tourism economy including beaches and Australia’s oldest wine growing region, which has seen 11.7 million visitors throughout FY24, staying 16.4 million nights spending $4.4 billion.
Population Growth
1.42% Compound population growth over last 10 years
Population of the Lower Hunter Region is 683,495 (2023 Estimated Resident Population), with a compound annual growth rate of 1.42% over the last 10 years.
World-class beaches, a thriving food and cultural scene, and a city lifestyle without the noise or gridlock. Newcastle has the soul of a metropolis and the heart of a community.
A new era of growth
Newcastle is entering a new era of growth.
Major infrastructure, ongoing investment and a growing population are reshaping one of Australia’s most dynamic regional centres. The CBD is expanding west, the waterfront continues to evolve and Newcastle West is gaining momentum as a place to live, work and invest.
The Newcastle Interchange has redefined connectivity. New public domain, commercial and residential projects continue to build momentum.
Positioned at the centre of this transformation, Cambridge Quarter places you within a city that is moving forward with confidence.
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Display Suite
1/509 Hunter Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
Open Mon–Sat 10am–4pm
Appointments available
Development Address
12 Denison St
Newcastle West
NSW 2302
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