Carrington (Newcastle)
NSW 2294 · Newcastle
2,061 (2021) → 2,326 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Carrington (Newcastle) is a high growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2294, about 119km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.00M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Carrington (Newcastle) has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.43%), New Zealand (1.8%), South Africa (0.63%), USA (0.63%), Philippines (0.53%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.44%), French (0.34%), Italian (0.29%), Russian (0.29%), Greek (0.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1038 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Carrington Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 986
Nearby (within 10km)
- Stockton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 989
- Tighes Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1110
- St Peter's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1045
- Alesco Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 950
- St Francis Xavier's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1074
- Islington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1060
- Newcastle East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1114
- Newcastle High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1032
- Newcastle Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1172
- Mayfield East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1039
- Hamilton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1101
- Newcastle Grammar Bolton Street CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.5km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Carrington (Newcastle)
What are property prices in Carrington (Newcastle)?
In Carrington (Newcastle), the median house price is $1.00M and the median unit price is $936K. Median weekly house rent is $732.
How far is Carrington (Newcastle) from Sydney CBD?
Carrington (Newcastle) is about 118.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Carrington (Newcastle)?
Carrington (Newcastle) has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 986 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Carrington (Newcastle)?
Carrington (Newcastle) has a transport score of 64/100 and 19 bus stops.