Charlestown vs Gateshead
The verdict
Gateshead is more affordable, with a median house price of $759K versus $1.00M in Charlestown. Charlestown rates higher for transport (64 vs 31). On the separate residential safety score, Charlestown rates higher (68 vs 19/100 in Gateshead).
Scores
| Charlestown | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 50 |
| Transport | 64 | 31 |
| Education | 60 | 43 |
| Liveability | 81 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Charlestown | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,601 | 3,121 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,839 | $1,232 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.7% | 17.8% |
| Born in Australia | 84.2% | 87.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Charlestown Moderate Growth · Gateshead Moderate Growth
Property
| Charlestown | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.00M | $759K |
| Median unit price | $704K | $593K |
| House price YoY | 13.1% | 6.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Charlestown | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 19 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 191 | 352 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 213 | 320 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 375 | 1,282 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,669 | 15,220 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Charlestown | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 5 |
| Government | 5 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,036 | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Charlestown · Gateshead
Transport
| Charlestown | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 115 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Charlestown | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 3.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 110.5 km | 108.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Charlestown | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,601 | 3,121 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,988 | 3,210 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,417 | 3,538 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Charlestown or Gateshead?
Charlestown has the higher residential safety score (Charlestown 68/100 vs Gateshead 19/100).
Which is more affordable, Charlestown or Gateshead?
Gateshead is more affordable, with a median house price of $759K versus $1.00M.
Which has better schools, Charlestown or Gateshead?
Charlestown has a higher average school ICSEA (Charlestown 1036 vs Gateshead 953; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Charlestown or Gateshead?
Charlestown has the higher transport score (Charlestown 64/100 vs Gateshead 31/100).
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