People & Lifestyle Charlestown NSW 2290

Charlestown (NSW): Small, quaint, old-fashioned, charming.

Diversity Levels in Charlestown (NSW)

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Charlestown (NSW)

23.2%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

22.8%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Median age	38	Bottom 24%	2% to Jan 2021
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	3.7%	Top 28%	1056% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	17.4%	Top 43%	13% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Charlestown (NSW)

Full Charlestown (NSW) Liveability Report

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Charlestown (NSW)

74.0%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

73.7%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	31	Top 8%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	80	Top 21%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	81.0	Top 6%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	31.0	Bottom 20%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	99.7%	Top 1%	Data for May 2023
Routine disruption post COVID (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Conservatism in Charlestown (NSW)

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Charlestown (NSW)

29.9%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

29.2%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
% Religious	53.0%	Bottom 42%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	85.2%	Top 47%	4% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	36.9%	Bottom 19%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Charlestown (NSW)

Charlestown (NSW) Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Charlestown (NSW)

78.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

74.6

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.5%	Top 21%	53% to Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	1.8	Bottom 34%	3% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	0.4%	Top 17%	62% to Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	8 km	Bottom 12%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	2.1%	Top 42%	8% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Charlestown (NSW)

Charlestown (NSW) Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Charlestown (NSW)

63.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

60.9

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	68%	Top 25%	Data for Nov 2017
No religion	47.4%	Top 43%	125% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	4.3%	Top 20%	204% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	49.0%	Top 36%	4% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	53.3%	Top 12%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.1%	Top 20%	0 to Jan 2021

Community Score in Charlestown (NSW)

Charlestown (NSW) Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Charlestown (NSW)

91.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

85.6

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	Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
	Community support (LGA)	93.9%	Bottom 30%	Data for Dec 2014
	Volunteers	27.8%	Bottom 35%	26% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Charlestown (NSW)

Charlestown (NSW) School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Charlestown (NSW)

82.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

74.1

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Average childcare centre rating	44	Bottom 18%	Data for Dec 2022
Total childcare places	550	Top 13%	Data for Dec 2022
Total children in preschool (LGA)	3220	Top 3%	8% to Dec 2020
Family households	70.0%	Bottom 44%	4% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	3.2%	Bottom 47%	24% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Businesses (35)

Name	Address
Rory Stone Landscaper	Hazleton Grove, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Vista Kitchens	L2 Shop/7A 158 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Imagine Landscape Design	54 Roslyn Ave, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Garden Vogue	15 Hazleton Grove, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Garden Vogue	15 Hazleton Grove, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia

Recreational Facilities (8)

Name	Address
Kel Newton Security Doors	24 Whitburn Cl, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Club Charlestown	5 Lincoln St, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
HOYTS Charlestown	244 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Reading Cinemas Charlestown	30 Pearson St, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Charlestown Swim Centre	Dickinson St, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia

Health Services (30)

Name	Address
Charlestown & District Meals on Wheels	21 James St, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Just Better Care Newcastle Hunter	9/153 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Ability Options Charlestown	Level 1/6 Chapman St, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Biala Services Inc	17 James St, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Job Centre Australia	Shop 41/338 Charlestown Rd, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia

Venues and Restaurants (15)

Name	Address
Momos and more	165 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Das Hund Haus	215-217 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Domino's Pizza Charlestown	1/158 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Megamania Family Restaurant & Playland
Oporto	Shop/2040 Smart St, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia

Education (10)

Name	Address
Hillsborough Public School	83 Waratah Ave, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
St Joseph's Primary School	32 Shelton St, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
Newcastle Junior School	64 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough NSW 2290, Australia
Charlestown Childcare Centre and Early Learning Centre
Kinda Kapers Charlestown	28 Tiral St, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia