Beresfield - Hexham, NSW 2806
Salt air, easy pace, and the beach a short walk from most front doors.
- Coastal living
- $340/wk Median
- 29.0% Renters
Beresfield - Hexham Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 8.6k
- Median age
- 39
- Median weekly rent
- $340
- To the CBD
- 14.4km
- Walkability
- 7.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Beresfield - Hexham Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Signature Spotlight
Coastal Lifestyle
Renters drawn to Beresfield - Hexham usually cite the same thing first — proximity to the coast. It's a close-knit suburb of 8,561 people, 29.0% of whom rent, with a median weekly rent of $340 that reflects its position in the Newcastle market.
Around Beresfield - Hexham
Beresfield - Hexham Foreshore
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
Beresfield - Hexham Point
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
Available Rental Properties in Beresfield - Hexham
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Beresfield - Hexham
Real questions renters ask before moving to Beresfield - Hexham.
Is Beresfield - Hexham family-friendly for renters?
Beresfield - Hexham has around 4 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $340/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Newcastle.
Is Beresfield - Hexham a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Beresfield - Hexham has a 29.0% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Beresfield - Hexham walkable?
Beresfield - Hexham carries a walkability score of 7.8/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
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