Charlestown NSW 2290 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Charlestown is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2290). The median sale price is $966k (+161% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $680/week, a gross rental yield of about 3.7%. It has a population of about 13,601 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $700,000 |
| 2022 | $830,000 |
| 2023 | $800,000 |
| 2024 | $843,100 |
| 2025 | $900,000 |
| 2026 | $965,625 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $580 |
| 3-bedroom | $750 |
| 4+ bed | $675 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (67% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 13,601
- Median age: 38
- Median weekly household income: $1,839
- Average household size: 2.5
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1018 · 68th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1010 · 66th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Charlestown
- Charlestown East Public School · Primary School
- Charlestown South Public School · Primary School
- Charlestown Public School · Primary School
- Hillsborough Public School · Primary School
- Newcastle Junior School · Schools for Specific Purposes
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Kotara Station (train), about 2.8 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Charlestown?
The median sale price in Charlestown NSW 2290 is $965,625, up 161% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Charlestown?
The median weekly rent in Charlestown (postcode 2290) is $680 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Charlestown?
The estimated gross rental yield in Charlestown is about 3.7%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Charlestown?
Schools located in Charlestown include Charlestown East Public School, Charlestown South Public School, Charlestown Public School, Hillsborough Public School, Newcastle Junior School.
Nearby suburbs
- Adamstown Heights 2289
- Gateshead 2290
- Highfields 2289
- Kotara South 2289
- Kahibah 2290
- Whitebridge 2290
- Mount Hutton 2290
- Garden Suburb 2289
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.