OUTSTANDING LIFESTYLE. WORLD-LEADING DEFENCE.
Located just 30 minutes from Newcastle and only a two-hour drive north of Sydney.
Live in a beautiful coastal region, whose capital Newcastle, is a smart city with a liveability score well above the Australian average.
With a population of more than 700,000, the Greater Hunter Region boasts a University ranked in the top 1% in the world, one of Australia’s largest and most diverse ports and continued strong economic growth. The Region is undergoing broad transformation as a result of major urban renewal and is establishing itself as a leading smart city. Significant investment in infrastructure projects and transport networks are supporting regional development, increasing connectivity and liveability.
The region has seen strategic growth in knowledge industries, with the expansion of health, defence industries, higher education, research centres and professional and technical services. These industries, along with the traditional energy and manufacturing sectors, are providing the foundation for future growth of Newcastle and the broader region.
The vibrant, unique and culturally rich region offers a diversity of experiences and a vast range of facilities you would expect from a global city. Quality dining, nightlife and arts make it an attractive place to live, work, visit and invest. A sun-drenched subtropical climate, magnificent beaches, national parks and vineyards all lie close by.
Astra Aerolab is a short drive to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Valley and just two hours north of Sydney. It’s immediately adjoining the fast growing Newcastle Airport and the RAAF Base Williamtown.
Immerse yourself in Williamtown's thriving defence and aerospace ecosystem
NEWCASTLE
Economic hub of the Hunter Region and transforming into a leading Smart City.
PORT STEPHENS
A waterway twice the size of Sydney Harbour, indigenous conservation lands and the largest moving sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere.
HUNTER VALLEY
Australia’s oldest wine region, home to over 150 cellar doors, fresh produce and international-class golf courses.
NEWCASTLE AIRPORT
One of Australia's fastest growing airports and NSW's second international airport. Major airport of the year 2018.
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
Ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world.
JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL
Contains the only trauma centre in New South Wales outside the Sydney Metropolitan Area.
PORT OF NEWCASTLE
One of Australia’s largest and most diverse ports.
CSIRO
The Energy Centre in Newcastle hosts the organisations solar field and energy research hub.
HUNTER MEDICAL
RESEARCH INSTITUTE
World-class institute with 1500 medical researchers, students and staff striving to prevent, treat and defeat a multitude of serious illnesses.
NEWCASTLE INSTITUTE FOR
ENERGY AND RESOURCES
A focal point for collaboration in the Hunter region to lead research in sustainable energy production.
HUNTER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Provides economic and social modelling to assist with economic and social transformation.