Newcastle property industry leaders say the NSW government's six cities strategy and home buyer grants are helping the city's property sector defy national trends.

Ahead of Cities and Infrastructure Minister Rob Stokes' visit to Newcastle on Friday to discuss the six cities strategy and the role of the Greater Cities Commission in the Hunter at an event at NEX, Colliers Residential director Ed Crawford said Newcastle was bucking the national housing trend through a combination of affordability, lifestyle and strong government support for home buyers.