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Charlestown

NSW 2290 • Rest of NSW

13,601
Population (2021)
$45,760
Median Income
7.12 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
Shopping HubLake MacquarieFamily-FriendlyRegional Centre

About Charlestown

Charlestown is the commercial heart of Lake Macquarie, a substantial suburb where over 13,000 residents access one of the region's largest shopping centres. Charlestown Square serves the broader Lake Macquarie population, making this a significant retail destination. The solid median income reflects comfortable demographics.

Beyond the shopping centre, local businesses serve the residential community. Lake Macquarie itself provides recreation, and Newcastle's beaches are accessible nearby. Charlestown attracts families seeking Lake Macquarie living with comprehensive shopping and services. It's the Hunter's suburban centre—practical, well-serviced, and family-friendly.

Charlestown falls under postcode 2290 and is governed by Lake Macquarie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Charlestown electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2290
Urban Area
Lake Macquarie - East
LGA / Council
Lake Macquarie
Federal Electorate
Shortland
State Electorate
Charlestown
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.97°, 151.69°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
7.12 km²
Elevation
109m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Charlestown Square Shopping Centre Pearson Street Charlestown 2290 NSW

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Charlestown by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Charlestown Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Charlestown" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.7%

68 state housing + 24 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,912
Census 2021
13,601
▲ 5.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,360
Income 2021
$45,760
▲ 29.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 11,447
Born Overseas 1,800

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 290
  • 2. New Zealand 138
  • 3. China 128
  • 4. India 101
  • 5. Philippines 73
  • 6. North Macedonia 72
  • 7. Scotland 58
  • 8. Nepal 57
  • 9. United States 57
  • 10. Italy 53

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,735
Australian 5,422
Scottish 1,765
Irish 1,698
German 610
Australian Aboriginal 495
Italian 421
Chinese 338
Macedonian 206
Dutch 173

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,298
Both parents born in Australia
2,299
Both parents born overseas
1,596
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.2%
No Religion
45.3%
Buddhism
1.2%
Hinduism
0.9%
Islam
0.4%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
866 (6.4%)
5-14 years
1,667 (12.3%)
15-19 years
680 (5.0%)
20-24 years
824 (6.1%)
25-34 years
2,001 (14.7%)
35-44 years
1,992 (14.6%)
45-54 years
1,606 (11.8%)
55-64 years
1,469 (10.8%)
65-74 years
1,217 (8.9%)
75-84 years
849 (6.2%)
85+ years
427 (3.1%)

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