NSW Property Intelligence
CharlestownNSW 2290
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Charlestown is home to ~13,601 residents (median age 38), with 26% of households renting.
Rent in Charlestown
The median house rent in Charlestown is $700/week (477 new leases). Units have a median of $550/week (150 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2290, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $450/wk | $425/wk |
| 2 | $595/wk | $572/wk |
| 3 | $730/wk | $735/wk |
| 4+ | $880/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Charlestown fall in the intake zones of Charlestown South Public School, Whitebridge High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Charlestown South Public School#377 of 2159 in NSW
- Whitebridge High School#700 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Charlestown has 14 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 3 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Charlestown Child Care and Early Learning Centre, Felton Street Community Preschool Incorporated, THE RUMPUS ROOM CHARLESTOWN.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Charlestown Square, Hilltop Plaza, Lake Macquarie Fair.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Charlestown (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 128 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 31 | Stable |
| Homicide | 1 | Upward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24 | Downward |
Development activity
183 development applications were lodged in Charlestown over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Charlestown — quick answers
What is the median rent in Charlestown?
Houses in Charlestown (postcode 2290) have a median asking rent of $700/week; units have a median of $550/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Charlestown?
Charlestown addresses can be zoned for Charlestown South Public School, Whitebridge High School. Charlestown South Public School ranks in roughly the top 17% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Charlestown?
Charlestown has 14 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 3 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How much development is happening in Charlestown?
183 development applications were lodged in Charlestown in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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