Carrington Real Estate NSW

Carrington features excellent local primary and high schools as well as Catholic, Christian and private schools in neighbouring suburbs.

For primary students, Carrington Public School is conveniently located near the middle of Carrington on Young Street with plenty of buses nearby. Tighes Hill Public School and Islington Public School are also available in neighbouring suburbs, depending on their areas of intake. Other options include St Columban’s Primary School in Mayfield for Catholic students, Hunter Christian School in Mayfield for Christian students and Newcastle Grammar School in Cooks Hill for private students.

Secondary schools include Callaghan College Waratah Campus for years 7 to 10, Newcastle High School in Newcastle West and Merewether High School in Broadmeadow. The Hunter School of Performing Arts is a selective school that focuses on drama, music and visual arts in Broadmeadow.

San Clemente High School in Mayfield is available for Catholic high schoolers while St Francis Xavier’s Secondary College is a prestigious Senior College in Hamilton for year 11 and 12 students. Both Hunter Christian School in Mayfield and Newcastle Grammar School in Cooks Hill teach students K-12.

Young families love Carrington for its wealth of preschool education options. Two KU Preschools are available nearby in Wickham and Mayfield, with Cooks Hill Preschool and The Hub Preschool Mayfield only a short trip away. Long day care early learning centres include St Nicholas Early Education in Newcastle West and The Little Unicorn On Honeysuckle, both in the CBD.

Despite its industrial roots, Carrington has plenty of beautiful parks and local greenery for residents to enjoy.

Carrington Foreshore is a dog-friendly park with a leash-off area and plenty of seating areas. It also features a playground with a fort, slide and other fun activities for your little ones. The nearby cycleway is perfect for fitness buffs who want a good view while they get their daily workout in.

Coe Park is a toddler-friendly playground in Carrington with a slide, spring rider and plenty of benches and tables for mum and dad. Connolly Park on Thornton Street has a play area, seating and tables as well as a rugby league field, cricket wickets, toilets, canteen and floodlights for night sports. Carrington Tennis Courts on Thornton Street is available for bookings while the Pat Jordan Oval on Cowper Street is great for soccer, rugby league and cricket.

While the CBD is just a short drive away, Carrington has its own nightlife with pubs including Carrington Place, The Seven Seas Hotel and The Criterion Hotel. Restaurants and cafes include Ground Up Espresso, Carrington Bakehouse, Little Figs Cafe, St Thomas High Teas and Cafe Inu.

Shopping is a breeze with the nearby Mayfield Shopping Strip, Junction Fair Shopping Centre and Newcastle’s famous Darby Street, which features a mix of high-end stores, bespoke small businesses and exciting cafes and restaurants. For everyday shopping and entertainment, Westfield Kotara is only 15 minutes away and offers a stylish rooftop dining area, a premium cinema and plenty of stores for your inner shopaholic.

However you spend your weekends, Carrington has got you covered.

Public transport is plentiful in Carrington thanks to its proximity to the CBD. The suburb has frequent bus stops and plenty of access to taxis and rideshare apps (like Uber) because of the high amounts of traffic in the surrounding areas. Plus, flat streets and small neighbourhoods make walking and bike riding a breeze in Carrington.

The CBD has plenty of street parking and public parking facilities for professionals in the area. Plus, the newly renovated Newcastle Interchange is just a short trip from Carrington and is perfect for commuting to Sydney, the Central Coast or local areas like Lake Macquarie, Fassifern and more.

From new families to investors, singles, retirees and everyone in between, Carrington is a great up-and-coming spot for buyers and renters.

The population of Carrington skews young with the largest group of residents in Carrington in the 20-29 age bracket at 21.5%, closely followed by 30-39-year-olds at 16.4%. 40-49-year-olds make up 13.9% of the population while 50-59-year-olds are at 11.6%. Despite its younger demographics, the area still has a strong community of retirees and empty nesters.

Carrington’s proximity to the city makes it a popular choice for young renters and singles who enjoy nearby amenities and the city’s bustling nightlife. But for young families, there’s enough distance from Newcastle’s hot spots for some peace and quiet – without the steeper price tags of suburbs like Hamilton and Merewether.

Investors are particularly interested in Carrington because of its popularity with renters. While property values have grown steadily over the past decade, the area is still cheaper to buy than other CBD-adjacent suburbs, making it a great investment opportunity.

Statistically, Carrington real estate in NSW is mostly made up of separate houses at 61.5%, with semi-detached homes making up 27.1% and flats/apartments at 9.5%. The area is popular with renters, as 41.2% of residents rent their property while 39.3% own their home outright or with a mortgage.

Occupations in Carrington range from professionals at 10.7% to technicians/trade workers at 6.8%, labourers at 5.9%, clerical/admin workers at 5.2%. Other professions include community and personal service workers, managers, sales workers, and machinery operators. We expect to see these numbers fluctuate as the population continues to grow and diversify.