About Newcastle

  • 2030

    Newcastle 2030

    Newcastle 2030 is a shared community vision that will guide the policies and actions throughout the city for the next 20 years. Join us in working towards our shared goals.

  • Hunter Street

    City centre revitalisation

    Newcastle City Council has resolved to develop a detailed Master Plan that delivers on Council’s priority for revitalisation of the city.

  • Coastal revitalisation

    Newcastle's beaches and coastline are some of the city's greatest assets. It is an area that is increasingly being recognised at local, national and international levels for its beauty, environmental values, recreational opportunities and diverse range of activities.

  • Suburb

    City & suburbs

    There is a great deal of diversity in Newcastle's suburbs - from the heritage lined streets of Newcastle East to leafy Kotara home to Blackbutt Reserve.

  • Community profile and forecasts

    The Census population of the City of Newcastle in 2011 was 148,531

  • Maps

    Maps

    Explore the suburbs of Newcastle and find out what ward you live in on our maps pages.

  • Place making

    Place making is the creation of safe, vibrant public destinations and neighbourhoods.

  • History & heritage

    Newcastle has a long and fascinating history, forn early inhabintants through to convicts, coal miners to modern day.

  • Newsroom

    Find out about Council decisions, projects and activities by reading the latest media releases and newsletters.

  • Events

    Find out what's happening in your City.

  • Newcastle Weddings

    Newcastle is home to beautiful parks which provide the perfect setting for a wedding.