#1
Eyecare Plus Optometrist Belmont
5.0
Read 240 reviews · Score: 100/100
Citi Centre, Primewest Belmont, shop 6/41 Macquarie St, Belmont NSW 2280, Australia
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Best Optometrists in Newcastle
Compare the top optometrists in Newcastle, NSW, ranked by our composite reputation score.
Updated October 2026 · Based on 6,855 real Google reviews across the 76 optometrists
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Top Optometrists in Newcastle, NSW
The short answer
As of October 2026, the 3 highest-ranked optometrists in Newcastle, NSW on the Starworks directory are Eyecare Plus Optometrist Belmont (5.0 stars from 240 Google reviews), Oscar Wylee Optometrist - Kotara (4.8 stars from 452 Google reviews) and Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - Glendale (4.8 stars from 365 Google reviews).
Starworks ranks 76 optometrists in Newcastle, NSW, holding 6,855 Google reviews between them. Across the 76 the median rating is 4.8 stars from a median of 32 reviews. Of the 76, 63 are rated 4.5 or better and 20 have passed 100 reviews. The most-reviewed carries 535 reviews, more than the top-ranked optometrist holds, which is why rating alone does not set the order.
Every figure here is computed from Google review data that Starworks collects for optometrists in Newcastle, NSW, recalculated when this page rebuilds. Placement on this list cannot be bought.
#2
Oscar Wylee Optometrist - Kotara
4.8
Read 452 reviews · Score: 91/100
Shop 2040/A Level 2, Westfield Kotara Corner Park Avenue &, Northcott Dr, Kotara NSW 2289, Australia
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#3
Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - Glendale
4.8
Read 365 reviews · Score: 91/100
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#4
Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - Mt Hutton - Lake Macquarie Square
4.8
Read 320 reviews · Score: 91/100
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#5
Bailey Nelson Optometrist - Kotara
4.9
Read 234 reviews · Score: 91/100
Corner Park Avenue &, Northcott Dr, Kotara NSW 2289 Westfield Shop 2113, Kotara NSW 2289, Australia
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#6
Eyecare Plus Optometrist Edgeworth (formerly Edgey Specs)
5.0
Read 120 reviews · Score: 85/100
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#8
City Optics Optometrist Kotara
5.0
Read 79 reviews · Score: 81/100
Shop 2129, Westfield Kotara Cnr Northcott Dr &, Park Ave, Kotara NSW 2289, Australia
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#9
NOVA OPTICAL
5.0
Read 76 reviews · Score: 81/100
Sky Central West Tower, Suite 1A/1B 28/38 Smart St, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
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#11
Optometrist - Lake & Valley Optical - Boolaroo
5.0
Read 58 reviews · Score: 81/100
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#12
Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - Kotara
4.5
Read 363 reviews · Score: 79/100
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#13
Oscar Wylee Optometrist - Green Hills
4.8
Read 424 reviews · Score: 73/100
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#14
Specsavers Optometrists - Cessnock Plaza S/C
4.9
Read 416 reviews · Score: 73/100
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#16
Oscar Wylee Optometrist - Charlestown
4.8
Read 223 reviews · Score: 73/100
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#21
Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - Newcastle Marketown
4.7
Read 168 reviews · Score: 70/100
Marketown Shopping Centre, Tenancy G-02/23 Steel St, Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia
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#22
OPSM Charlestown
4.6
Read 103 reviews · Score: 70/100
Charlestown Square Shopping Centre, Shop 1046/30 Pearson St, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
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#23
Eyecare Plus Optometrists Hamilton
5.0
Read 19 reviews · Score: 66/100
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#25
Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - Raymond Terrace
4.8
Read 153 reviews · Score: 64/100
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#28
The Optical Co (in partnership with nib Eye Care) Charlestown
4.8
Read 37 reviews · Score: 64/100
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#31
Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - Charlestown Square
4.7
Read 252 reviews · Score: 61/100
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#32
Specsavers Optometrists - Jesmond
4.6
Read 217 reviews · Score: 61/100
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#34
Eyecare Plus Optometrists New Lambton
5.0
Read 8 reviews · Score: 61/100
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#36
Specialeyes by Susan Walton Optometrist
4.9
Read 19 reviews · Score: 57/100
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#37
Dry Eye Solution Newcastle
5.0
Read 4 reviews · Score: 57/100
H Plus Suites, Westfield Shopping Centre, Ground Floor, Kotara NSW 2289, Australia
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#43
The Optical Co Newcastle Marketown (in partnership with nib Eye Care)
4.5
Read 24 reviews · Score: 52/100
Marketown Shopping Centre, Shop 27/136 Parry St, Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia
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#44
Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - East Maitland - Green Hills
4.4
Read 535 reviews · Score: 49/100
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#45
OPSM Kotara
4.4
Read 92 reviews · Score: 48/100
Shop 38, Level 2, Westfield Kotara Shopping Centre Cnr Northcott Dr &, Park Ave, Kotara NSW 2289, Australia
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#49
Bailey Nelson Optometrist - Green Hills
4.9
Read 27 reviews · Score: 46/100
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What customers wrote about optometrists in Newcastle
Real Google reviews of businesses ranked on this page. Reviewer names are never shown.
“I had such a great experience with Amanda. I came in feeling pretty anxious about a painful stye but she was very friendly, very thorough and reassuring. She took the time to explain exactly what was happening, what to…”
“Very happy with the service provided by the whole team on Saturday 15th Aug 2026 at Kotara Westfield Store. Optometrist explained perscription clearly and staff happily booked me in for an eyetest even though i…”
“Specsavers at Mt Hutton was wonderful. The whole process was quick and smooth. I was served by Meg who was so lovely and accommodating. She was extremely helpful in picking out and choosing my glasses. She was also…”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about optometrists in Newcastle.
Who are the best optometrists in Newcastle?
As of October 2026, the 3 highest-ranked optometrists in Newcastle, NSW on the Starworks directory are Eyecare Plus Optometrist Belmont (5.0 stars from 240 Google reviews), Oscar Wylee Optometrist - Kotara (4.8 stars from 452 Google reviews) and Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - Glendale (4.8 stars from 365 Google reviews). Every figure here is computed from Google review data that Starworks collects for optometrists in Newcastle, NSW, recalculated when this page rebuilds. Placement on this list cannot be bought.
How many optometrists does Starworks rank in Newcastle?
Starworks ranks 76 optometrists in Newcastle, NSW, holding 6,855 Google reviews between them. Across the 76 the median rating is 4.8 stars from a median of 32 reviews. Of the 76, 63 are rated 4.5 or better and 20 have passed 100 reviews. The most-reviewed carries 535 reviews, more than the top-ranked optometrist holds, which is why rating alone does not set the order.
What star rating should I expect from a good optometrist in Newcastle?
The median Google rating across the 76 optometrists Starworks ranks in Newcastle, NSW is 4.8 stars, and 63 of them sit at 4.5 or above. A rating at or near that median is ordinary for optometrists in Newcastle, NSW rather than a warning sign on its own, and a rating well above it only means much when enough reviews stand behind it.
How many Google reviews does an established optometrist in Newcastle have?
The median optometrist Starworks ranks in Newcastle, NSW carries 32 Google reviews, and 20 of the 76 optometrists have passed 100. The most-reviewed of them carries 535.
How does Starworks rank optometrists in Newcastle?
Starworks gives every optometrist in Newcastle, NSW a reputation score out of 100 from three things: its Google star rating (up to 47 points), how many reviews back that rating (up to 35), and whether customers can reach it by website and phone number (up to 18). Review volume is the one part that can subtract: below 15 reviews it costs points, because a near-empty review record gives a stranger very little to go on. No score falls below 0 and placement cannot be bought. The score measures the strength of a business's public review record rather than the quality of its work, so it is worth reading the reviews as well, and every listing links to them on Google.
Why does a optometrist in Newcastle with all 5-star reviews score lower than one with a lower rating?
Because review volume counts as well as rating, and below 15 reviews it counts against you. Five perfect reviews are encouraging but thin evidence; three hundred reviews averaging 4.7 tell a stranger far more about what to expect on the day. That is a judgement about how much proof exists, not about the quality of the work, and a newer optometrist with a handful of excellent reviews may still be the right choice in Newcastle, NSW. The star rating and review count sit next to every score so you can weigh both yourself.
Why does the same optometrist not appear several times on this list?
Some businesses run more than one Google listing, often one per suburb they service. Those are the same company, so Starworks groups them and shows the business once, using the listing with the strongest review record. That is why this page opens with 50 distinct optometrists in Newcastle, NSW rather than a longer list of repeats.
How often is this list of optometrists in Newcastle updated?
This ranking of optometrists in Newcastle, NSW rebuilds on a 30-day cycle and prints the date of its last rebuild above the list, which for the current version is October 2026. Ratings and review counts are re-read from Google over time rather than on a fixed schedule, so an individual figure here can be older than the rebuild date.
How can I improve my optometrist business ranking in Newcastle?
Collect genuine customer reviews consistently, and keep a working website and phone number on your Google listing, because those are the three inputs the score reads. There is no placement to buy on this page. For scale: the median optometrist Starworks ranks in Newcastle, NSW carries 32 Google reviews at 4.8 stars.
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