Charlestown, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Charlestown is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 13,601. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Charlestown
Charlestown is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, and the largest suburb in Lake Macquarie and in the Greater Newcastle area. It is approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) west-south-west of the central business district of Newcastle.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,601 |
| Population Density | 51 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.9683°, 151.6932° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.7 inches (805 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Charlestown
Charlestown is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 13,601. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Charlestown
Charlestown has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 267.3 sq mi (692.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9683°S, 151.6932°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in |
Charlestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.2").
Schools in Charlestown
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Dance | - | - | - | - |
| Charlestown South Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Charlestown East Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Charlestown Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St Joseph's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Charlestown
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2GB 873 Sydney | news, sport | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Central Coast Radio.com | 90's and more!, alternative rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 2NURFM | easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2BOB Radio 104.7FM | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Charlestown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighter World | ||||
| Forsight Gallery | ||||
| Fort Scratchley Museum | ||||
| Maitland Regional Museum | ||||
| Miss Porter's House | ||||
| Monarch Historical Museum | ||||
| Morpeth Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Police Station Museum | ||||
| Richmond Vale Railway Museum | ||||
| Sketchley Pioneer Cottage | ||||
| South Sea Island Museum | ||||
| Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum | ||||
| Tomago House | ||||
| Wallsend District Hospital |
Libraries in Charlestown
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Auchmuty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beresfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardiff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charlestown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Maitland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edgeworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwandalan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kurri Kurri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maitland City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morisset Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Lambton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcastle City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Raymond Terrace Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Speers Point Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Student Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Sugar Valley Library Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toronto Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallsend District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wangi Wangi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windale Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Charlestown
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Farmer's Market | |||||
| Newcastle Farmer's Market |
Restaurants in Charlestown
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Charlestown
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Charlestown
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Charlestown
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Charlestown
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Charlestown
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Charlestown
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Charlestown
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Charlestown
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Charlestown
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Charlestown
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Charlestown
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | Large Airport |
| Cessnock Airport | CES | Small Airport |
| Dochra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dr Fox Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elderslie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Macquarie Airport | BEO | Small Airport |
| Luskintyre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maitland Airport | MTL | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Singleton Airport | SIX | Small Airport |
| Singleton Military Area airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| Warkworth Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Charlestown
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Charlestown Post Shop |
Treatment Centers in Charlestown
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Clinic | ||
| CSCAN Radiology | ||
| Hunter Imaging | ||
| ihear | ||
| Laverty Pathology | ||
| Laverty Pathology | ||
| Marie Stopes Newcastle | ||
| Mayfield Podiatry | ||
| Newcastle Muscle Therapy | ||
| Small Talk Speech Therapy | ||
| Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| Vamp |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Charlestown
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Charlestown SDA Church | |
| Saint Mary Immaculate | |
| St David’s Presbyterian |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Charlestown?
Charlestown has a population of 13,601 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 267.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Charlestown?
Charlestown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.
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