Charlestown
A major regional shopping and residential hub, home to Charlestown Square.
CoreLogic data via RP Data, 12 months to Sep 2026.
About Charlestown
Charlestown is more or less the capital of Lake Macquarie. It's anchored by Charlestown Square, one of the region's biggest shopping precincts, and it's fast becoming a health hub for the area, with established residential streets around it.
The suburb splits into two sides, east and west, and both are very desirable for families. The eastern side sits a little closer to town and the beaches, and prices there are higher to match.
The eastern side has also seen more development, so you'll find more townhouses and medium-density builds alongside the original cottages.
Who buys here
A wide range of buyers drawn by the shops, schools and transport links, from first home buyers to families and investors.
Two hundred and seven houses sold in the past year, the highest turnover of any suburb in this batch, with values up 12.5% over 12 months.
What's nearby
Schools
- Charlestown Public School
- Callaghan College Waratah Campus
Reading on Charlestown
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