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Kotara South suburb profile

Kotara South is an established residential suburb in Newcastle's western suburbs, characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and a mix of mid-century brick homes and more recent low-rise units. The neighbourhood balances suburban calm with convenience, centred on Kotara's major shopping centre and retail precinct and supported by local parks and sports fields that suit families and active residents. Regular bus routes and easy access to the city's main arterial roads make commuting straightforward, while mature gardens and small reserves give the area a relaxed, lived-in feel. It appeals to homeowners, young families and downsizers seeking practical everyday amenities nearby.

Kotara South property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Kotara South sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose sharply, up 16.7% over the last 12 months, and there were 3 house sales recorded in the past 3 months.

Houses sold in a median of 35 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Kotara South recorded average house rents of $800 over the last 12 months, up a modest 2.6%.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
16.7%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
3N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
35N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$800N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
2.6%N/A

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Kotara South demographics

A community of 1,267 people with a median age of 37. The median household income is $2,230 a week, roughly $116,000 a year.

Families make up the bulk of households: couple families with children are the largest group at 55.6% (189 families), couple families without children are 30.9% (105 families), and one-parent families account for 13.5% (46 families). Altogether, couple families with and without children represent 86.5% of the reported family types.

Homes in Kotara South are predominantly owner-occupied: 76.7% are owned (30.6% owned outright and 46.1% owned with a mortgage) while 23.3% are rented.

Suburbs near Kotara South

Some popular suburbs near Kotara South include:

  • Garden Suburb: Leafy residential neighbourhood in the Newcastle area with mature trees.
  • Hillsborough: Semi-rural suburb in the Hunter, noted for nearby bushland reserves.
  • Charlestown: Major retail and services hub in Newcastle's southern suburbs.
  • Cardiff South: Predominantly residential, part of the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle urban fringe.
  • Cardiff Heights: Elevated residential area in the Newcastle region with tree-lined streets.
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