Charlestown

Lifestyle

Charlestown is located in the Lake Macquarie region, only 20 minutes from Newcastle’s CBD. Charlestown is set-up perfectly for families and for those who want all the conveniences of city living but crave a nearby escape from the bustle.

This suburban hotpot lays claim to the largest shopping centre in the Newcastle region and is conveniently positioned between the Pacific Ocean coastline and Lake Macquarie.

Charlestown is a thriving community, with unbeatable access to parklands, entertainment facilities and beaches providing an unbeatable lifestyle for growing families – it’s little wonder locals feel like they have it all.

People

Charlestown is located in the Lake Macquarie region, only 20 minutes from Newcastle’s CBD. Charlestown is set-up perfectly for families and for those who want all the conveniences of city living but crave a nearby escape from the bustle.
This suburban hotpot lays claim to the largest shopping centre in the Newcastle region and is conveniently positioned between the Pacific Ocean coastline and Lake Macquarie.
Charlestown is a thriving community, with unbeatable access to parklands, entertainment facilities and beaches providing an unbeatable lifestyle for growing families – it’s little wonder locals feel like they have it all.

Homes

Leafy streets and picturesque gardens are the backdrop to this family-friendly neighbourhood. It is here you will find solid brick and weatherboard homes, all with room for the growing family. Closer to the central hub of Charlestown you’ll find modern apartment buildings, some of which feature views over the district and out towards Redhead Beach.

Transport

+ Charlestown is just over two hours’ drive north of Sydney and 20 minutes from Newcastle CBD.
+ Charlestown is blessed with reliable bus services and offers easy access to nearby Kotara and Cardiff train stations providing convenient links to the wider Lake Macquarie and Newcastle regions, and Sydney.
+ If that isn't enough, Newcastle Airport can be reached within 40 minutes by road, which has direct flights to Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Schools

+ Charlestown is set-up perfectly for families with children of all ages.
+ Offering well respected learning opportunities, Charlestown’s local primary schools include Charlestown Public School, Charlestown East Public School, Charlestown South Public School and St Joseph’s Convent Primary School.
+ These schools feed into either Whitebridge High School or St Mary’s High School in the neighbouring suburb of Gateshead

Shopping/Restaurants

+ Charlestown is home to Charlestown Square, the largest shopping and entertainment destination in Newcastle and the Hunter region.
+ With over 240 specialty stores, the only Myer department store in the region, as well as a number of other major stores, including Target, Big W, Aldi, Coles, Woolworths and Reading Cinemas.
+ Only at Charlestown Square you’ll find the South Piazza which has a great range of restaurants and cafes open 7 days and nights per week including Max Brenner, New Shanghai, Grill’d, Absolute Thai and Sushi Bay.
+ Outside of Charlestown Square, there is a generous helping of takeaway food outlets and casual restaurants along the Pacific Highway.

Recreational Facilities

+ For some serious family fun Charlestown Square has everything you could be looking for. Catch a movie at Reading Cinemas, go bowling at Strike, play the craziest round of mini golf at Holey Moley or visit Timezone.
+ A short drive east of Charlestown, Glenrock State Conservation Area is a place to relax on empty beaches, pedal along picturesque mountain bike trails and hike through deep-green rainforest to find waterfalls. There are vantage points along the way for spotting whales as they migrate along the coast between May and November.
+ Situated only 6km from Charlestown, you'll find Lake Macquarie, Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake, which is a popular waterway for sailing, kayaking, fishing and stand-up paddle-boarding. If you’re lucky you might just see dolphins frolicking!
+ Sporting fields are scattered throughout Charlestown and provide ample green space, which promote an active outdoor lifestyle for those living nearby. Think cricket grounds, netball courts, rugby fields and so much more.