Charlestown

Charlestown Is Quietly Dominating the Property Market — Here’s Why Everyone’s Watching

 

Charlestown isn’t just a familiar name — it’s fast becoming one of the most talked-about suburbs in the Lake Macquarie region. With almost 2500 buyers interested, these numbers are speaking volumes. 

And while it might not be making national headlines (yet), the local numbers tell a different story: low vacancy, strong rental returns, and a median house price that still leaves room for capital growth.

So what’s happening behind the scenes — and why are investors, upgraders, and savvy first-home buyers turning their eyes here?

 

Here are the stats provided by Real Estate Australia (June 2025)

  • Median house price: $924,950 
  • Median unit Price: $647,500
  • Rental yield: 3.4%
  • Median house rent: $650/week
  • Median unit price: $550/week 

 

Properties are being snapped up — with strong enquiry rates to match

For investors, this combo of yield + low vacancy is a dream. For buyers, it signals long-term confidence in the area.

What Makes Charlestown So Appealing?

✔️ Charlestown Square: a major retail and dining hub
✔️ Quality schools and public transport
✔️ Proximity to Newcastle CBD, Lake Macquarie beaches, and health hubs
✔️ Lifestyle suburbs like Whitebridge and Dudley just minutes away
✔️ Family homes, first-home buys, and investor-friendly stock all available

 

Why It Works for Investors

Charlestown offers that rare trifecta:
→ Location appeal
→ Rental consistency
→ Growth potential

With tight rental supply and increasing demand, well-managed properties in Charlestown don’t sit vacant long — and the returns are reflecting that.

Local Information Charlestown

Education in Charlestown

Government Schools

  • Charlestown Public School
  • Charlestown South Public School
  • Charlestown East Public School
  • Hillsborough Public School
  • Newcastle Junior School
  • Whitebridge High School
  • Lakeside School
  • Kahibah Public School

Private Schools

  • St Joseph's Primary School
  • St Paul's Primary School
  • St Mary's Catholic College
  • St James' Primary School
  • St Pius X Primary School
  • St Pius X High School
  • St Kevin's Primary School
  • St Mary's Primary School

Local Amenities in Charlestown

Parks

  • Mahrahkah Park
  • Riawena Park
  • Twin Creeks Reserve
  • Attunga Park

Sport and Recreation

  • St John Oval
  • Lisle Carr Oval
  • Hillsborough Sports Centre
  • Liles Oval

Services

  • Charlestown Post Office
  • Adamstown Post Office
  • Warners Bay Post Office
Charlestown Public School
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Charlestown South Public School
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Charlestown East Public School
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Hillsborough Public School
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Newcastle Junior School
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Whitebridge High School
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Lakeside School
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Kahibah Public School
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Wiripaang Public School
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Hunter Sports High School
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Kotara South Public School
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Garden Suburb Public School
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Kotara High School
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Mount Hutton Public School
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Kotara School
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Belair Public School
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Cardiff High School
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Windale Public School
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Dudley Public School
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Cardiff South Public School
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New Lambton Heights Infants School
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Warners Bay High School
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Cardiff Public School
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Cardiff North Public School
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Warners Bay Public School
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New Lambton South Public School
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Merewether Heights Public School
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Biddabah Public School
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Redhead Public School
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New Lambton Public School
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Adamstown Public School
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Jewells Primary School
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Eleebana Public School
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Merewether Public School
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Wallsend South Public School
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Merewether High School
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Hunter School of Performing Arts
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Glendale East Public School
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Floraville Public School
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Lambton High School
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Belmont North Public School
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Lambton Public School
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Elermore Vale Public School
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Hamilton Public School
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St Joseph's Primary School
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St Paul's Primary School
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St Mary's Catholic College
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St James' Primary School
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St Pius X Primary School
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St Pius X High School
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St Kevin's Primary School
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St Mary's Primary School
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St Columba's Primary School
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St Therese's Primary School
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Holy Family Primary School
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Newcastle Waldorf School
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Macquarie College
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St John's Primary School
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Holy Cross Primary School
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St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre
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