Carrington (Newcastle - NSW)
NSW 2294 • New South Wales
About Carrington (Newcastle - NSW)
Carrington is a historic suburb occupying a narrow peninsula in the City of Newcastle, situated approximately 3 kilometres north-east of Newcastle CBD between the Hunter River and Throsby Creek. With a population of 2,061, it is one of Newcastle's oldest and most characterful inner suburbs, known for its well-preserved streetscapes of late 19th and early 20th-century workers' cottages and terrace homes. The suburb has a social housing component of around 6.8 per cent of dwellings, reflecting its traditionally working-class roots, and its flat, low-lying topography gives it a distinctive peninsular character.
Carrington's maritime history is central to its identity, having long been associated with the Newcastle port, stevedoring, and industrial waterfront activity. Today, residents enjoy proximity to the Hunter River foreshore, quiet heritage-lined streets, and local reserves, while Newcastle CBD's shops, dining, and entertainment are just a short drive or bus ride away. The suburb's affordable character and genuine heritage streetscape have attracted a growing interest from buyers seeking inner-ring Newcastle properties with historic charm, while long-term renters and working families continue to make up much of the community.
Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) falls under postcode 2294 and is governed by the Newcastle Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Newcastle, while state elections fall under the Newcastle electorate.
Location
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Carrington for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2294
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2294 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2294; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Newcastle Transport Route 221, 225 — Newcastle CBD (Civic) 10-15 min
Commute to Newcastle CBD
🛣️ Carrington has no train station; bus services connect to Newcastle CBD and Wickham station; car is the most convenient option for most trips
The suburb has a walkable internal street network but limited local shops; a car or bus is needed for most shopping and services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Carrington Public School ICSEA 9964969 3707 Young St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Newcastle Local Government Area, which contains Carrington (Newcastle - NSW). Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)