Charlestown at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
13.6k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Charlestown.
The postcode for Charlestown is 2290 (NSW).
Charlestown (2290) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Charlestown has roughly 13,601 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Charlestown scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Charlestown's population at 13,601, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
13,601
Median age
38
Family households
70%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
13,601
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,179
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Charlestown.
Local schools for Charlestown
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Government School Catchment
Charlestown South Public School
Hillsborough Public School
Newcastle Junior School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Charlestown.
- What is the Charlestown postcode?
- Charlestown is in the 2290 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Charlestown?
- Charlestown is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2290, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Charlestown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Charlestown?
- There are 20 schools serving Charlestown on this page, including Charlestown South Public School, Hillsborough Public School, Newcastle Junior School.
- How walkable is Charlestown?
- Charlestown has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Charlestown?
- Charlestown is close to Hillsborough, Kotara South, Gateshead, Mount Hutton, Garden Suburb.
- What is the population of Charlestown?
- The population of Charlestown is approximately 13,601 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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