Are
you a doctor thinking of moving to Newcastle? Welcome to the heart of the
Hunter region! It is indeed a great place to work and live with your family.
Here
are some compelling reasons to move to Newcastle, NSW:
Ideal
location
Newcastle
is a modern harbour city in the Australian state of New South Wales located at
the mouth of the Hunter River, approximately 105 miles (170 km) northeast of
Sydney. The City is bounded by Maitland City and the Port Stephens Council area
in the north, the Pacific Ocean in the east, Lake Macquarie City in the south,
and Cessnock City in the west.
Newcastle
and its surrounding suburbs offer many different living options for all lifestyles.
You can find out information about Newcastle’s suburbs and facilities available,
visit www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/about_newcastle/city_and_suburbs/suburbs
Beautiful
Beaches
Bordered with a magnificent coastline and beautiful beaches, the city has always been a preferred
place to work and settle.
Whether you live
in the centre of Newcastle or choose a slower place near Maitland, you’ll be in
close proximity to a beach. You can find some spectacular beaches like
Merewether Beach, Nobby’s Beach, Newcastle beach and Caves Beach.
Healthcare Access
The city has extensive healthcare facilities
including private hospitals, medical practices, dedicated children’s hospitals,
afterhours General Practice services as well as emergency services. Many family
healthcare centres provide a comprehensive medical and health promotion services
for the community of Newcastle.
Many Schools
The region is a great choice if you are to relocate
with kids for it offers several reputed schools, both public and private.
Public schools provide free education. The schools accept enrolments from their
respective designated area. Find your local public school via the NSW school finder. There are also many Catholic
schools in the region. The Catholic Schools Office
manages over 18,000 students in 45 primary schools. To explore a list of local
schools, visit My School Website.
Great
Outdoor Life
There are plenty of parks and playgrounds, art galleries,
museums, theatres, libraries, cathedrals, and other places to see and visit in
the Newcastle region. Surfers, locals and tourists relish the unique experiences
at the beautiful beaches.
You can stroll through the easy walking trails and cycling
paths to relax your mind after a busy week.
Developing
City
As
the economic hub of the region, Newcastle boasts a strong financial system and offers
real employment choice. Harbourside development has revitalised much of the
city, resulting in residential developments, outdoor dining, and quirky cafes, boutiques,
and unique accommodation.
Besides,
Newcastle is the largest coal exporting harbour in the world, exporting 159.9
million tonnes of coal in 2017. The Newcastle economy generates an estimated
$36.235 billion in output representing 32.7% of the $110.813 billion output
generated in the Hunter Region.
In
2017, the city made a commitment to become smart, liveable, and sustainable by
the year 2030 in hope that the initiative would create better opportunities and
drive the community forward.
Generous
Income
The average salary of a general practitioner
is $150 per hour in Newcastle, NSW, which is $6 per hour more than in Sydney
NSW according to Indeed.
Cost
of Living
Compared
to Sydney, property in the Newcastle region offers excellent value. Rent
prices in Newcastle are 30.28% lower than in Sydney. Housing options are
diverse and include water frontages, rural acreages, suburban living, period
homes and contemporary apartments.
Consumer
prices in Newcastle are 5.69% lower than in Sydney (without rent) while consumer
prices Including Rent in Newcastle are 15.20% lower than in Sydney. Enjoy lower
prices on childcare, fitness passes, transport and groceries.
For
more insights on the cost of living in Newcastle, check the Numbeo Cost of living comparison.
Climate
Newcastle’s
climate is pretty nice and comfortable—generally has warm to hot summers and
mild winters. Average daytime temperature:
28°
C Summer (December to February)
26°
C Autumn (March to May)
18°
C Winter (June to August)
25°
C Spring (September to November)
Career
Opportunities
Plenty
of career opportunities are available in Newcastle especially for GPs to choose
from.
GPs
can enjoy salary packaging benefits, flexible working arrangements, professional
support staff, access to regular health and wellbeing programs, opportunities for
continuous professional development as well as great team culture. A variety of
non-corporate, mixed and bulk billing practices to choose from.
Click
here to explore a
range of Permanent and Locum GP jobs across Newcastle and greater Newcastle.
Medfuture
has rewarding GP positions available on the Hunter region and are actively seeking
expressions of interest from experienced GP's looking for new and exciting
opportunities.
Are
you ready to relocate and practice in Newcastle? If you are after more reasons
to live and work in Newcastle, reach out to us via [email protected] and we will tell
you more!
We
at Medfuture have been providing Healthcare Jobs and career-related guidance
for Australian Doctors, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals as well as
International Medical Graduates and have continued to receive positive feedback
from both employers and medical professionals.
Comments