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In recent years, buyers fed up with Sydney\u2019s high housing prices have been heading for the Newcastle housing market. As a result Newcastle prices have enjoyed significant growth.<\/blockquote>\r\n[su_spoiler title=\"More about Newcastle\"]

Traditionally a hub for heavy industry, Newcastle in more recent years has weathered economic downturns and emerged with a thriving community of professionals and office workers. With the Tasman Sea on one side and the Hunter River on the other, many Newcastle homes enjoy water views and fresh sea breezes.<\/p>\r\n

Situated only a 2 hour drive north of Sydney and boasting good schools, a competitive university and plenty of entertainment facilities, the city of Newcastle (and surrounding area) has become a popular spot for young, growing families, as well as investment properties. As of March 2015 the median house price in Newcastle was $470,000, about half of the median housing price in Sydney for the same period.<\/p>\r\n

Newcastle and the surrounding region includes local government areas of;<\/p>\r\n