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 247 Charlestown Road

For Sale $700,000 to $750,000

Charlestown 74 Algona Road

Charlestown 6/45-47 Dickinson Street

Charlestown 7/43 Smith Street

Charlestown 3/4 Milson Street

Charlestown 1/4 Milson Street

Charlestown 24 Roslyn Avenue

Charlestown 36 Hillsborough Road

Charlestown 5/26 Smith Street

Charlestown 25 Willoughby Street

Charlestown 3/37 Edward Street

Charlestown 1 EK Avenue

Charlestown 18 E.K. Avenue

Charlestown 36/1 Roberts Street

Charlestown 1/7 Chapman Street

Charlestown 31 Algona Road

Charlestown 9 Merran Avenue

Charlestown 263 Pacific Highway

Charlestown 59 Timbercrest Chase

Sold $1,610,000

Charlestown 61 Roslyn Avenue

Charlestown 6 Pillapai Street

Charlestown 1B James Street

Charlestown 7/287 Pacific Highway

Charlestown 13 Alexander Parade

Sold $1,001,000

Charlestown 1/8A Edward Street

Charlestown 8 Willoughby Street

Charlestown 21 Conrad Avenue

Charlestown 10/36 Tirriki Street

Charlestown 2/56 Tiral Street

Charlestown 5/34 Ridley Street

Charlestown 16 Park Street

Charlestown 13 Dudley Road

Charlestown 8/31 Edward Street

Charlestown 32/9 Hutton Street

Charlestown 40/9 Hutton Street

Charlestown 21/45-47 Dickinson Street

Charlestown 33 Timbercrest Chase

Sold $1,500,000

Charlestown 10 Glider Court

Sold $1,030,000

Charlestown 4/58A Smith Street

Charlestown 105/6 Charles Street

Charlestown 104/6 Charles Street

Charlestown 70 Tirriki Street

Sold $1,020,000

Charlestown 11 Roslyn Avenue

Sold $1,000,000

Charlestown 1102/2 Charles Street

Charlestown 45 James Street

Charlestown 19 Algona Road

Charlestown 2/7 Chapman Street

Charlestown 25 Bradman Street

Charlestown 1/18 Madeleine Avenue

Charlestown 24 E K Avenue

Charlestown 603/28-38 Smart Street

Charlestown 15 Kalinda Parade

Charlestown 15/464 Warners Bay Road

Charlestown 15 Fraser Parade

Charlestown 23 Bradman Street

Charlestown 5/9 Chapman Street

Charlestown 3 Courtney Close

Charlestown 2 Roberts Street

Charlestown 3/45-47 Dickinson Street

Charlestown 3 Mimosa Avenue

Sold $1,050,000

Charlestown 27 Milson Street

Charlestown 3/15 Madeleine Avenue

Charlestown 17 Trent Street

Sold $1,285,000

Charlestown 37 Ocean View Parade

Charlestown 3/8 Cowper Avenue

Charlestown 31 Hillsborough Road

Charlestown 3/108 Kirkdale Drive

Charlestown 1/170 Kahibah Road

Charlestown 16/42 Dickinson Street

Charlestown 1/66 James Street

Charlestown 24 Hallam Street

Sold $1,099,000

Charlestown 11/9-11 Edward Street

Charlestown 85 EK Avenue

Charlestown 3/283 Pacific Highway

Charlestown 35/9 Hutton Street

Charlestown 29 Buwa Street

Charlestown 30 Park Street

Charlestown 8/279 Charlestown Road

Charlestown 8 Hutton Street

Charlestown 4 Shelton Street

Charlestown 2/30 Mulbinga Street

Charlestown 36 Thompson Street

Charlestown 242 Charlestown Road

Charlestown 17 Buwa Street

Charlestown 7/7 Hutton Street

Charlestown 199 Charlestown Road

Charlestown 9/45 Dickinson Street

Charlestown 30 Dudley Road

Charlestown 11/38 Dickinson Street

Charlestown 7/15 Madeleine Avenue

Charlestown 2 Fairview Avenue

Charlestown 69 Pacific Highway

Charlestown 1 Ulaka Street

Charlestown 7 Kerr Street

Charlestown 4/11A Dickinson Street

Charlestown 8 Maurene Crescent

Charlestown 5 Maurene Crescent

Charlestown 161 Kahibah Road

Charlestown 13 Wakal Street

Charlestown 3/34 Ridley Street

Charlestown 9 Maurene Crescent

Charlestown Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Charlestown South Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Charlestown East Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Hillsborough Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Newcastle Junior School

Special Public Co-ed

Whitebridge High School

Secondary Public Co-ed

Lakeside School

Special Public Co-ed

Kahibah Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Wiripaang Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Hunter Sports High School

Secondary Public Co-ed

Kotara South Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Garden Suburb Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Kotara High School

Secondary Public Co-ed

Mount Hutton Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Kotara School

Special Public Co-ed

Belair Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Cardiff High School

Secondary Public Co-ed

Windale Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Dudley Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Cardiff South Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

New Lambton Heights Infants School

Primary Public Co-ed

Warners Bay High School

Secondary Public Co-ed

Cardiff Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Cardiff North Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Warners Bay Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

New Lambton South Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Merewether Heights Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Biddabah Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Redhead Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

New Lambton Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Adamstown Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Jewells Primary School

Primary Public Co-ed

Eleebana Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Merewether Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Wallsend South Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Merewether High School

Secondary Public Co-ed

Hunter School of Performing Arts

Combined Public Co-ed

Glendale East Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Floraville Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Lambton High School

Secondary Public Co-ed

Belmont North Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Lambton Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Elermore Vale Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

Hamilton Public School

Primary Public Co-ed

St Joseph's Primary School

Primary Private Co-ed

St Paul's Primary School

Primary Private Co-ed

St Mary's Catholic College

Secondary Private Co-ed

St James' Primary School

Primary Private Co-ed

St Pius X Primary School

Primary Private Co-ed

St Pius X High School

Secondary Private Co-ed

St Kevin's Primary School

Primary Private Co-ed

St Mary's Primary School

Primary Private Co-ed

St Columba's Primary School

Primary Private Co-ed

St Therese's Primary School

Primary Private Co-ed

Holy Family Primary School

Primary Private Co-ed

Newcastle Waldorf School

Combined Private Co-ed

Macquarie College

Combined Private Co-ed

St John's Primary School

Primary Private Co-ed

Holy Cross Primary School

Primary Private Co-ed

St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre

Special Private Co-ed