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Charlestown
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Charlestown, located in the lively Hunter Region of New South Wales, is a busy suburban hub just south of Newcastle. Known for its excellent shopping, family-friendly parks, and proximity to beautiful beaches, it blends convenience with relaxed coastal living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
13,601
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-32.97°, 151.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,805
Local Cost
$1,780
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
14.9°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
6.5°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
993 mm
Internet Speed
86 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
16
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
387.0
Airport
BEO
Distance
12 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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