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Charlestown vs Nords Wharf: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Charlestown has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Lake Macquarie

Charlestown

2290

Lake Macquarie

Nords Wharf

2281

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Charlestown (2290) and Nords Wharf (2281) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricCharlestownNords Wharf
SAFETYSafety
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeC-(0)B-▲(0)
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage70.1%▲79.3%
FAMILYFamily
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeC+(0)C+▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile7/107/10
Schools in postcode13▲5
FINANCEFinance
Sub-gradeinsufficientinsufficient
Median house price——
Median unit price——
Median weekly rent$675/wk$675/wk
Annual price growth——
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeD(-1)D▲(-1)
Walkability percentile9▲7

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Charlestown if...

  • School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety, Family, Lifestyle.

Choose Nords Wharf if...

    Tied on Safety, Family, Lifestyle.

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    Common questions

    Is Charlestown or Nords Wharf more expensive?
    Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
    Which is better for renters — Charlestown or Nords Wharf?
    Median weekly rent is $675/wk in Charlestown and $675/wk in Nords Wharf, making Nords Wharf the more affordable rental market.
    Is Charlestown or Nords Wharf at higher flood risk?
    Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
    How many schools are in Charlestown vs Nords Wharf?
    Charlestown has 13 schools in the postcode, and Nords Wharf has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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