Is Newcastle near Sydney Australia?

Newcastle – or ‘Newie’ as it’s affectionately known – is Australia’s second oldest city and is located just a two-hour drive north of Sydney. Like Sydney, Newcastle’s big attractions are its beaches and harbour which both contribute to its natural beauty.

What is Newcastle Australia known for?

Famous for its coal, Newcastle is the largest coal exporting harbour in the world, exporting 159.9 million tonnes of coal in 2017. Beyond the city, the Hunter Region possesses large coal deposits. Geologically, the area is located in the central-eastern part of the Sydney Basin.

Where in Australia is Newcastle?

eastern New South Wales
Newcastle, city and port, eastern New South Wales, Australia. It lies at the mouth of the Hunter River, approximately 105 miles (170 km) northeast of Sydney.

How far is Newcastle to Australia?

The distance between Newcastle and Western Australia is 3097 km. The road distance is 3931.5 km.

Is Newcastle in Melbourne?

The average distance by plane from Newcastle to Melbourne is 850 kilometres. Newcastle and Melbourne are in the same time zone (AEST: UTC +10). There are two airports: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Avalon Airport (AVV). The airport is 22 kilometres from Melbourne city centre.

Is Newcastle a safe place to live?

Newcastle upon Tyne is the most dangerous major city in Tyne & Wear, and is among the top 5 most dangerous overall out of Tyne & Wear’s 28 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2021 was 111 crimes per 1,000 people.

What city is Newcastle Australia near?

Cities near Newcastle (Australia)

159 km: Sydney
266 km: Wollongong
119 km: Bronte
182 km: Cronulla
158 km: Barangaroo

Is Newcastle Australia expensive?

Consumer prices in Newcastle are 4.73% lower than the Australian Avg. Grocery prices in Newcastle are 5.53% lower than the Australian Avg. Restaurant prices in Newcastle are 7.02% higher than the Australian Avg. Rent prices in Newcastle are 15.75% higher than the Australian Avg.

How long is it from Newcastle to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Sydney is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Newcastle to Sydney.