Carrington
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Carrington, NSW 2294.
About Carrington
Welcome to Carrington
Market snapshot
Carrington property market
Median sale price
$1.03m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$798
per week
Gross rental yield
4.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$858k
Median
$1.03m
Premium
$1.27m
Days on market
31
Auction clearance
58%
Sold this year
27
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +2.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Carrington by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Carrington, NSW 2294.
Population
2,061
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$1,766
median, per week
Median rent
$430
per week
Median mortgage
$1,950
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Carrington
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Carrington
$1.18m
108 Young Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.08m
17 Young Street
Sold ~July 2026
$890k
6 Hargrave Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.25m
27 Forbes Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
11 Hollingsford Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
$980k
48 Forbes Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Carrington suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Carrington?
The median house price in Carrington, NSW is $1.03m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 4.2%.
How much is rent in Carrington?
The median weekly rent in Carrington is around $798 per week.
Is Carrington a good place to live?
Carrington is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, and is named after Lord Carrington, governor of New South Wales in 1887 when the area was proclaimed a municipality. Carrington is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 2,061 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Carrington?
Carrington has a population of 2,061 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Carrington?
There is 1 school in or near Carrington, including Carrington Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Carrington?
Properties in Carrington take around 31 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 58%.
How much do you need to buy in Carrington?
Entry-level properties in Carrington start around $858k, while premium homes reach $1.27m.
What suburbs are near Carrington?
Suburbs near Carrington include Maryville, Tighes Hill, Islington, Wickham and Mayfield East.
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