Best Tattoo Studios in Newcastle
Compare the top tattoo studios in Newcastle, NSW, ranked by our composite reputation score.
Updated October 2026 · Based on 4,291 real Google reviews across the 67 tattoo studios
Top Tattoo Studios in Newcastle, NSW
The short answer
As of October 2026, the 3 highest-ranked tattoo studios in Newcastle, NSW on the Starworks directory are 2012 Tattoo Company (4.8 stars from 639 Google reviews), Diabolik Tattoo (4.8 stars from 208 Google reviews) and Lookii - Advanced Cosmetic Tattooing by Taleah (5.0 stars from 111 Google reviews).
Starworks ranks 67 tattoo studios in Newcastle, NSW, holding 4,291 Google reviews between them. Across the 67 the median rating is 5.0 stars from a median of 33 reviews. Of the 67, 64 are rated 4.5 or better and 12 have passed 100 reviews.
Every figure here is computed from Google review data that Starworks collects for tattoo studios in Newcastle, NSW, recalculated when this page rebuilds. Placement on this list cannot be bought.
Lookii - Advanced Cosmetic Tattooing by Taleah
Read 111 reviews · Score: 91/100
FLT Tattoo Studio
Read 197 reviews · Score: 85/100
Tatt Brat Pty Ltd
Read 68 reviews · Score: 75/100
GOOD KARMA TATTOO
Read 58 reviews · Score: 75/100
Impact Tattoos
Read 163 reviews · Score: 73/100
SAYAS ink Tattoo Clinic
Read 107 reviews · Score: 73/100
Luxe Cosmetic Art
Read 39 reviews · Score: 67/100
Flowstyletattoo
Read 39 reviews · Score: 67/100
Thistle and Fae
Read 20 reviews · Score: 67/100
Evocative Ink
Read 32 reviews · Score: 64/100
SkinKandy Charlestown
Read 496 reviews · Score: 61/100
Romans Eight , Tattoo Parlour
Read 101 reviews · Score: 61/100
Binksy Tatts - Anime and Popculture Tattoo Artist
Read 10 reviews · Score: 57/100
Tulsa Cosmetic Tattooing and Beauty
Read 3 reviews · Score: 57/100
Downunder Tattoo
Read 47 reviews · Score: 55/100
The Olde English Tattoo Parlour
Read 42 reviews · Score: 55/100
JunkYardRabbit - Anime Tattoo Artist
Read 24 reviews · Score: 55/100
Engelicalay Tattoo
Read 23 reviews · Score: 55/100
Diz Williams Tattoo
Read 8 reviews · Score: 55/100
What customers wrote about tattoo studios in Newcastle
Real Google reviews of businesses ranked on this page. Reviewer names are never shown.
“Walked in without a booking and raegun fit me for a patch, the tattoo came out great and the hospitality was amazing, had a great chat, friendly and helpful. The other artist were equally as hospitable”
“I had a tattoo with Elliot.. He was amazing!!! It was a black and white piece on my arm with icarus and satan and the fine lines were incredible. Even better than I expected. A very talented artist with like 10 years…”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional Artistry & A Beautiful Soul! I cannot recommend Teleah from LOOKII highly enough! Finding a cosmetic tattooist you completely trust with your face can be daunting, but from the moment I met Teleah…”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about tattoo studios in Newcastle.
Who are the best tattoo studios in Newcastle?
As of October 2026, the 3 highest-ranked tattoo studios in Newcastle, NSW on the Starworks directory are 2012 Tattoo Company (4.8 stars from 639 Google reviews), Diabolik Tattoo (4.8 stars from 208 Google reviews) and Lookii - Advanced Cosmetic Tattooing by Taleah (5.0 stars from 111 Google reviews). Every figure here is computed from Google review data that Starworks collects for tattoo studios in Newcastle, NSW, recalculated when this page rebuilds. Placement on this list cannot be bought.
How many tattoo studios does Starworks rank in Newcastle?
Starworks ranks 67 tattoo studios in Newcastle, NSW, holding 4,291 Google reviews between them. Across the 67 the median rating is 5.0 stars from a median of 33 reviews. Of the 67, 64 are rated 4.5 or better and 12 have passed 100 reviews.
What star rating should I expect from a good tattoo studio in Newcastle?
The median Google rating across the 67 tattoo studios Starworks ranks in Newcastle, NSW is 5.0 stars, and 64 of them sit at 4.5 or above. A rating at or near that median is ordinary for tattoo studios 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 tattoo studio in Newcastle have?
The median tattoo studio Starworks ranks in Newcastle, NSW carries 33 Google reviews, and 12 of the 67 tattoo studios have passed 100.
How does Starworks rank tattoo studios in Newcastle?
Starworks gives every tattoo studio 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 tattoo studio 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 tattoo studio 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 tattoo studio 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 tattoo studios in Newcastle, NSW rather than a longer list of repeats.
How often is this list of tattoo studios in Newcastle updated?
This ranking of tattoo studios 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 tattoo studio 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 tattoo studio Starworks ranks in Newcastle, NSW carries 33 Google reviews at 5.0 stars.
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