Real Estate Charlestown NSW 2290

Charlestown (NSW): Historic, Scenic, Touristy, Expensive

Housing Market in Charlestown (NSW)

Key Charlestown (NSW) Metrics & Forecast to 2028

Sources: Property Listings, TORREN and Microburbs, 2002 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Capital Growth Forecast: Houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Capital Growth Forecast: Houses (2-Year Outlook)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Median yield for houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Smart median rent: All houses	$729	Top 25%	203% to Apr 2026
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Housing Supply in Charlestown (NSW)

Charlestown (NSW) Real Estate Investor Report

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The higher the supply score the more supply is on the market, both current and future.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, Property Listings, PLANNING ALERTS, BASIX and Microburbs, 2002 - 2031

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Development applications	0	Bottom 38%	to 0 to Jun 2025
Developments	3.4	Top 39%	Data for Jul 2023
Housing Stock Quality Indicator	67.7	Top 9%	Data for May 2023
Total new residential buildings value (SA2)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Days on market: houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
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New Dwellings	18	Top 28%	53% to Dec 2020
Number of Subdivisions	14 lots	Top 23%	133% to Jun 2023
Volume of houses sold in the last 30 days	Premium	Premium	Premium
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Proportion of subdividable properties	Premium	Premium	Premium
Stock on Market	32	Top 4%	1500% to Mar 2026

Housing Stock Quality in Charlestown (NSW)

The higher the score, the higher the quality of the houses and units.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, Property Listings, BASIX and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Houses	76.2%	Bottom 10%	4% to Jan 2021
Average bedrooms - all homes	2.5	Top 48%	4% to Jan 2021
NBN connection: fibreoptic cable to node	96.7%	Top 2%	Data for Jun 2023
Median land to asset ratio	Premium	Premium	Premium

Development Restrictions in Charlestown (NSW)

Charlestown (NSW) Zoning Map

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The higher the score, the more easily density can be increased.
Sources: GEOSPATIAL, TORREN, ABS and Microburbs, 2011 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Total area	7.4 sq km	Bottom 49%	Data for Jan 2021
Environmental conservation area proportion	10.2%	Top 11%	Data for Jun 2023
Heritage sites	9	Top 17%	Data for Jun 2023
Residential density	421 sqm per resident	Bottom 22%	Data for Jan 2021

Risk in Charlestown (NSW)

Charlestown (NSW) Risk Report

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The higher the score, the more exposed households are to financial stress.
Sources: ABS, Property Listings, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
% Owner Occupied	80.8%	Bottom 18%	Data for May 2023
% Rentals	19.2%	Top 18%	Data for May 2023
Housing Affordability Index	45	Top 19%	Data for Jun 2023
Median monthly mortgage	$2,270	Top 31%	26% to May 2023
Rent Affordability Index (Houses)	76	Bottom 32%	Data for Jun 2023
Rent Affordability Index (Units)	73	Bottom 34%	Data for Jun 2023
Mortgage as a percent of income	25.0%	Top 34%	16% to Jan 2021
Mortgaged Dwellings	42.6%	Top 38%	12% to May 2023

Housing Demand in Charlestown (NSW)

The higher the score, the more demand their is for housing in the area, both current and future.
Sources: ABS, TORREN, Property Listings and Microburbs, 1975 - 2030

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Future Population (SA2)	26900	Top 7%	13% to Dec 2041
Historical Population (SA3)	128000	Top 15%	9% to Dec 2023
Historical population growth	Premium	Premium	Premium
Population (LGA)	221000	Top 6%	18% to Dec 2030
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Unit Market in Charlestown (NSW)

Charlestown (NSW) Unit Investor Report

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Sources: Property Listings and Microburbs, 2002 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Capital Growth Forecast: Units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Capital Growth Forecast: Units (2-Year Outlook)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Median yield for units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Smart median rent: All units	$606	Top 18%	234% to Apr 2026
Smart median sale price: All units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Unit to house ratio	67.2%	Top 46%	31% to Apr 2026

Median House Rental Prices by Street (43)

Level_0	Street	Date	Median rent (per week)
40139	Dickinson St	28 Mar 2026	$685
40170	E K Ave	28 Mar 2026	$781
40178	Edward St	28 Mar 2026	$637
40159	Dudley Rd	28 Mar 2026	$594
40392	Hutton St	28 Mar 2026	$726

Median House Sale Prices by Street (52)

Street	Date	Median sale value
Alexander Pde	28 Mar 2026	$1,301,000
Algona Rd	28 Mar 2026	$1,040,000
Baikie Cr	28 Mar 2026	$1,707,000
Birkwood Cl	28 Mar 2026	$1,520,000
Bradman St	28 Mar 2026	$1,227,000

Planning Applications: Other (47)

Headline	Place	Date
Liquor licence transfer - with licensee consent - on premises - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority SR0001247595	165 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown NSW 2290	18 May 2024
Liquor licence transfer - with licensee consent - packaged liquor - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority SR0001237512	Smith & Ridley Sts, Charlestown NSW 2290	26 Apr 2024
Liquor licence transfer - with licensee consent - packaged liquor - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority SR0001225245	Smith & Ridley Sts, Charlestown NSW 2290	02 Apr 2024
Demolition of existing garage. Construction of a secondary dwelling with attached garage and a detached studio - Lake Macquarie City Council CDC/131/2024	26 Tiral Street, Charlestown NSW 2290	28 Jan 2024
4-storey health services facility with rooftop plant room plus a partially enclosed car park structure. - Lake Macquarie City Council CC/239/2024	31 Smith Street, Charlestown NSW 2290	26 Jan 2024

Planning Applications: Dwellings (53)

Headline	Place	Date
Strata subdivision of a residential apartment development (42 lots) - Lake Macquarie City Council STC/2/2024	55 Smith Street, Charlestown NSW 2290	02 Feb 2024
Demolition of existing garage. Construction of a secondary dwelling with attached garage and a detached studio - Lake Macquarie City Council CDC/131/2024	26 Tiral Street, Charlestown NSW 2290	28 Jan 2024
4-storey health services facility with rooftop plant room plus a partially enclosed car park structure. - Lake Macquarie City Council CC/239/2024	31 Smith Street, Charlestown NSW 2290	26 Jan 2024
Demolition of detached garage & construction of dwelling house & retaining wall (proposed dual occupanncy) - Lake Macquarie City Council DA/855/2023/A	102 Waratah Avenue, Charlestown NSW 2290	24 Jan 2024
Mixed Use Development (Commercial Premises, Centre-based Childcare Facility and Residential Flat Building) -Remainder of Works B1 to B3 & Ground floor to and including Level 3 (Excludes Bulk Excavation, Install Shotcrete Retentions Walls, Temporary Ground Anchors, Piling and Structure to B3 to B1) - Lake Macquarie City Council CC/151/2024	4 Charles Street, Charlestown NSW 2290	22 Jan 2024

Recently Sold Houses (100)

Address	Price	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date sold	Sale Type
67 Pacific Hwy	$937,500	4.0	1.0	1.0	02 Feb 2026	On Market
8 Aintree Cl	$1,500,000	4.0	3.0	4.0	29 Jan 2026	On Market
29 Kirika St	$986,000	3.0	2.0	2.0	28 Jan 2026	On Market
7 Edward St	$890,000	3.0	1.0	1.0	27 Jan 2026	On Market
3 Maltarra Pl	$1,502,000	4.0	2.0	2.0	23 Jan 2026	On Market

LGA Details (1)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Local government area	Lake Macquarie

Median Unit Sale Prices by Street (8)

Date	Median sale value	Street
28 Mar 2026	$739,100	Charles St
28 Mar 2026	$728,400	Charlestown Rd
28 Mar 2026	$941,600	Cowper Ave
28 Mar 2026	$670,500	Edward St
28 Mar 2026	$723,000	Pacific Hwy

Turnover Rate by Street (100)

Turnover rate	Street	Turnover Label	Turnover Years	Year
96.3%	Roberts St	high turnover	Every 10.4 years (high turnover)	2026
85.6%	Tiral St	high turnover	Every 11.7 years (high turnover)	2026
88.2%	Dickinson St	high turnover	Every 11.3 years (high turnover)	2026
67.4%	Kirkdale Dr	average turnover	Every 14.8 years (average turnover)	2026
105.7%	Kaleen St	very high turnover	Every 9.5 years (very high turnover)	2026

Percent of Renters by Street (100)

Percent of Renters	Street
18.0%	Anjon St
26.1%	Anjon Street
0.5%	Apollo Dr
2.7%	Apollo Drive
43.8%	Armstrong Rd

Businesses (93)

Name	Address
Tim Pryor Reinforcing	8 Hillsborough Rd, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Kapalua Advisory	4(e, 4(e)/250 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Peter McBeath Electrical Pty Ltd	57 Kulai St, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
AAME Electrical Contractors	7 Repton St, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
A.S.E.S. Alpha Star Electrical Services	109 Roslyn Ave, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia

Accommodation Options (7)

Name	Address
Mercure Charlestown	109 Madison Dr, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Panorama Motor Inn Hotel	256 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Amore Boutique Bed & Breakfast	145 Kahibah Rd, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Best Western PLUS Apollo International	290, Pacific Hwy
Amore Boutique Bed and Breakfast

Recent Rental Unit Listings (100)

Address	Rent (per week)	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date
Unit 210, 316 Charlestown Rd	$550	1.0	1.0	1.0	03 Feb 2026
Unit 210, 316 Charlestown Rd	$550	1.0	1.0	1.0	03 Feb 2026
Unit 210, 316 Charlestown Rd	$550	1.0	1.0	1.0	03 Feb 2026
Unit 4, 4 Lees St	$600	2.0	1.0	1.0	28 Jan 2026
Unit 4, 4 Lees St	$600	2.0	1.0	1.0	28 Jan 2026

Recent Rental House Listings (100)

Address	Rent (per week)	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date
Unit 2, 8 Jill Pde	$580	2	1	2	06 Feb 2026
Unit 2, 8 Jill Pde	$580	2	1	2	06 Feb 2026
7 Madeleine Ave	$600	3	1	1	05 Feb 2026
7 Madeleine Ave	$600	3	1	1	05 Feb 2026
44 Griffiths St	$780	3	2		04 Feb 2026

Recently Sold Units (100)

Address	Price	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date sold	Sale Type
Unit 2, 61 Dudley Rd	$865,000	3.0	2.0	2.0	05 Feb 2026	On Market
Unit 2, 61 Dudley Rd	$865,000	3.0	2.0	2.0	05 Feb 2026	On Market
Unit 2, 8 Cowper Ave	$820,000	2.0	1.0	1.0	03 Feb 2026	On Market
Unit 2, 8 Cowper Ave	$820,000	2.0	1.0	1.0	03 Feb 2026	On Market
Unit 2, 8 Cowper Ave	$820,000	2.0	1.0	1.0	03 Feb 2026	On Market

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