Charlestown — Units

BUY
NSW 2290 Unit Rank #7 of 35 in Newcastle
$811K
Median Unit Price · recent comparable sales
Rental Pressure Market #7 of 35

Extremely low vacancy signals structural undersupply in the rental market, creating long-term price pressure.

DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
BUY
Rental Pressure Market
DEMAND
57 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
30d DOM
Neutral
AFFORDABILITY
11.6% vs 5yr
Neutral
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Good
Strong
YIELD
4.3%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.6% vacancy
Strong
#7/35 Good Structure 65 $811K

Atlaso rates Charlestown units as BUY for capital growth. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.59%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium. 66% of BUY-rated suburbs grew more than 8% in our validated testing.

At $811K, Charlestown ranks #7 of 35 units in Newcastle. The long-term structural outlook is Good. Prices grew 5.4% over the past year.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned units identified in Newcastle.

Charlestown Price History

All units · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Buyer's Market Stock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-0.7%
Asking Prices (3mo)
-3.0%
Rents (12mo)
0.7%
Vacancy
50%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

Unit Asking Prices (12 months)

$768K

Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)

$637/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 2290.

Suburb Profile

Charlestown at a Glance

SEIFA Index
7/10
Above average
Household Income
$1,771/wk
Median household
Median Age
40
Years
Mortgage Stress
26%
of income
Population Growth
+0.1%
vs state +1.4%
Ownership Mix
33.9% owned 38.5% mortgage 25.2% renting

Demographic Trends

Charlestown Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Charlestown Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlestown a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Charlestown as BUY confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Charlestown and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Charlestown?
The current median house price in Charlestown, nsw is $811K, with annual growth of +15.9%. Properties sell in approximately 30 days.
How fast do properties sell in Charlestown?
Properties in Charlestown sell in 30 days on average. The market is currently rated Good. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Charlestown?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Charlestown's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Charlestown?
The gross rental yield for houses in Charlestown is 4.3%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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