PropScout

Know before you buy.

PropScout scores any Newcastle NSW property across 13 risk factors in seconds.

100% free. No signup. Just paste an address and get an instant, data-backed buy/skip score from public government and mapping data.

1

Enter an address

Type any Newcastle NSW property address. Autocomplete helps you find it fast.

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We check 13 data sources

Flood zones, crime stats, school proximity, NBN type, transport access, and more - all queried in real time.

3

Get your score

Instant 0-100 score with per-factor breakdown. Buy, Caution, or Avoid - backed by data.

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What we check

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Flood Zone Risk

NSW SES flood zone data via ArcGIS REST API

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Crime Rate

NSW Police BOCSAR statistics by LGA

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Schools Nearby

Distance to nearest school via OpenStreetMap

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Social Housing Density

NSW Government housing data by LGA

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Train Station Access

Distance to nearest station (max 3km radius)

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Road Noise

Proximity to highways and arterial roads

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Train Line Noise

Distance to nearest rail line (not station) via OpenStreetMap

Power Lines

High-voltage transmission lines within 500m

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Bus Stops

Public transport access within 1km

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Parks & Green Space

Distance to nearest park or reserve

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Shops & Amenities

Walkability to shops, cafes, supermarkets

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NBN Internet

Connection type: FTTP, FTTC, FTTN, HFC, etc.

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Bushfire Risk

NSW RFS bushfire prone land via ArcGIS REST API

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Heritage Overlay

Heritage conservation areas that restrict renovations