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About Newcastle

Newcastle, Australia 🇦🇺 is a great base for digital nomads who want a laid-back coastal vibe with solid city amenities. It offers good cafés, coworking spaces, reliable internet, and a lower cost of living than Sydney. Beach breaks, scenic walks, and a relaxed lifestyle make it easy to stay productive and recharge. 🌊💻☀️

Through the year

Best in January (73) · now 56
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 110 mm Feb: 90 mm Mar: 178 mm Apr: 116 mm May: 119 mm Jun: 63 mm Jul: 94 mm Aug: 91 mm Sep: 54 mm Oct: 79 mm Nov: 100 mm Dec: 55 mm Jan: 26°C / 20°C Feb: 26°C / 20°C Mar: 25°C / 20°C Apr: 22°C / 16°C May: 20°C / 13°C Jun: 17°C / 10°C Jul: 17°C / 10°C Aug: 19°C / 11°C Sep: 22°C / 13°C Oct: 23°C / 15°C Nov: 24°C / 17°C Dec: 26°C / 19°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 4.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.7
Safety 8.5
Internet Speed 8.0
Accommodation Cost 3.6
Weather 7.7
Nomad Friendly 6.5
Female Friendly 8.4
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Newcastle
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,513.23 per month
Coworking Space $316.72 per month
Coffee $3.87 per cup
Beer $7.39 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $15.48 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $123.17 per month
Mobile Plan $31.67 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $59.83 per month

Other cities in Australia

Other cities in Australia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Melbourne $5,328 6.9 Compare
2 Sydney $5,469 6.7 Compare
3 Adelaide $4,561 6.7 Compare
4 Brisbane $4,927 6.7 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Sydney AU Australia $5,469 6.7 Compare
2 Bondi AU Australia $6,581 6.6 Compare
3 Wollongong AU Australia $4,462 6.2 Compare
4 Port Macquarie AU Australia $4,927 5.8 Compare

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