Demographics

Adamstown is approximately 3.07 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Adamstown was 6044. The population is 48% male and 52% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Adamstown are $1800 to $2399. The most common weekly income bracket is $400 to $499 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $275 to $349.

Description

Adamstown is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 6 kilometres (4 mi) from Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the City of Newcastle local government area. Adamstown has a railway station, opened in 1887 with the Newcastle–Gosford section of the Main North line. The now closed branch line to Belmont formerly left the main line just south of Adamstown Station. Adamstown also includes the beginning of the Fernleigh Track, a multi-use rail trail near Belmont. The project is a joint venture between Newcastle City Council and Lake Macquarie City Council and extends from Adamstown to Belmont over an approximate distance of 15.5 km (10 mi).

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