Suburb Description
Charlestown is a vibrant and dynamic suburb located in the Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales, approximately 10 kilometres southwest of Newcastle's Central Business District (CBD). It serves as a prominent commercial and residential hub, well-known for its extensive Charlestown Square shopping centre, offering a wide array of retail, dining, and entertainment options. The suburb is appealing for both families and professionals, boasting numerous parks and recreational facilities, as well as convenient public transport links and proximity to major road networks. Charlestown offers a balanced lifestyle, combining urban conveniences with natural attractions like nearby beaches and the Glenrock State Conservation Area. [2, 3, 6, 10, 19, 23, 25]
Suburb Details
Current median house price:
930000
Current median unit, townhouse, villa, apartment price:
647500
Current overall median rent weekly:
650
Annual rent growth rate:
12.1%
Number of properties for sale:
64
Current house rental yield:
3.8%
Current unit rental yield:
4.5%
Current vacancy rate:
0.4%
Number of houses sold in last 12 months:
207
Number of units sold in last 12 months:
122
Number of properties sold recently:
316
Time on Market
Current time on market for houses:
27
Current time on market for units:
34
Growth Information
Growth - House past 12 months:
3.52%
Growth - House past 24 months:
5.88%
Growth - Unit, townhouse, villa, apartment past 12 months:
3.20%
Demography
Population:
13601
Median age:
38
Gender distribution:
Male: 49.0%
Female: 51.0%
Person type:
Families - Count: 3791
Families - Average children per family: 0
Married: 48.6%
Separated: 12.2%
Divorced: Not explicitly separated from 'separated'
Not married: 39.2%
Salary:
Weekly household income: $1,431
Average annual income range: $78,000 - $130,000
Public housing:
Percentage: Not readily available in public search results.
Street information: Not readily available in public search results.
Property ownership types:
Fully owned: 37.43%
Being purchased: 34.61%
Being rented: 26.2%
Other or not stated: 1.76%
Property types:
Separate house: 76.2%
Semi-detached: 14.91%
Flat/unit/strata: 8.88%
Other: 0%
Median Price History
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Rent Price History
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