Side by sideSuburb comparison

Charlestown vs Corndale.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Corndale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Corndale (894) sits above Charlestown (892).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Corndale edges out on average school ICSEA (894 vs 892).

Common questionsCharlestown vs Corndale

Common questions

Does Charlestown or Corndale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Corndale scores 894 vs 892 in Charlestown. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Charlestown
Metric
Corndale

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$240/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$204/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
20
Bike score
0
920
Population
15,212
50
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
13
892
Avg ICSEA
894

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).