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Newcastle Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
580 K People
Population growth
1.2%
Age distribution
0-14: 18%
15-64: 65%
65+: 17% percent
15-64: 65%
65+: 17% percent
Household size
2.6 People
Household composition
Families: 70%
Singles: 30% percent
Singles: 30% percent
Education level
High school completion: 80%
Tertiary: 30% percent
Tertiary: 30% percent
Median household income
93,600 AUD/year
Employment rate
95 %
Job growth
2 %
Dominant industries
Health care, Education, Retail, Manufacturing
Cost of living index
90 index
Retail sales per capita
10,000 AUD
Disposable income
60,000 AUD/person/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 5%, Dining: 10%, Electronics: 3% percent of total spending
Existing retail mix
Malls, supermarkets, specialty stores, fashion outlets
Number of competitors
5 major malls
Market saturation
Medium
Presence of anchor tenants
Myer, David Jones, Woolworths
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Rent costs
300 AUD/sqm/year
Property values
5,000 AUD/sqm
Zoning laws
Commercial zones allow mixed-use retail
Business permits
Standard NSW approval process, 3-6 months
Availability of retail space
50,000 sqm
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to Pacific Highway and M1
Public transportation access
Good, train and bus links
Parking availability
4,000 spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High in CBD and mall areas
Vehicle traffic
50,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
80 percent coverage
Commute times
25 minutes average
Work patterns
9-5 office, increasing hybrid work
Shopping preferences
Convenience and value-driven, mix of online and in-store
Brand affinity
Australian and international mid-range brands
Consumer loyalty
High to major supermarkets and malls
Entertainment and leisure trends
Beaches, festivals, outdoor activities
Crime statistics
5,000 incidents/100,000 people
Shoplifting rates
200 incidents/100,000 people
Public safety measures
CCTV, community policing, low overall risk
Tourist spending
500,000,000 AUD/year
Tourist footfall
1,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Newcastle Jazz Festival, This Is Not Art
Seasonal attractions
Summer beaches, winter festivals
E-commerce penetration
15 %
Click-and-collect adoption
25 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
500,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
1 SQM
Projected growth in retail space
2 %
Retail leakage rate
20 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Kotara expansion, Honeysuckle redevelopment
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Coles: 40%, Woolworths: 35%, Aldi: 15% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Increasing online grocery, value-focused apparel
Grocery expenditure trends
Up 3% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Low, 5% of total retail percent
Top mall shopping preferences
Charlestown Square, Kotara
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
20 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Convenience, sales, family entertainment
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: 60%, Mid-range: 30%, Luxury: 10% percent
Number of existing malls
4 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
10,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Specialty food, experiential retail
Trade area population
500,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
3 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air and hybrid enclosed
Public transport access
Good, integrated rail and bus
Walkability score
70 /100
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent, M1 motorway links
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential-commercial, ongoing urban renewal
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