Charleville

Charleville has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Charleville's population is approximately 4,638 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 667 people from the 2021 Census count of 3,971 individuals. The growth can be attributed to an estimated resident population of 3,992 in June 2024 and the addition of 309 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 0.10 persons per square kilometer. Charleville's growth rate of 16.8% since the 2021 census exceeds that of its SA4 region (4.5%) and SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader within the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 52.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, using 2022 data for each age cohort. Looking ahead, demographic trends indicate a decline in overall population by 527 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group, projected to increase by 46 people over this period.

The level of residential development activity in Charleville is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Charleville had 3 dwelling approvals annually between 2017 and 2021, totalling 17. This low development activity reflects its rural nature, where housing needs drive development rather than market demand. The small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Charleville has less construction activity than the rest of Queensland and nationally. All approved dwellings were detached houses, aligning with rural living preferences. With an estimated 2194 people per dwelling approval, Charleville's development environment is quiet and low-activity. Its stable or declining population may reduce housing pressure, creating potential buying opportunities.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Charleville should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Charleville has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified four projects likely affecting this region. Key projects are Charleville Central Extension Retail Development, Charleville New Social Homes (Dual-Occupancy), National Electricity Market: Renewable Energy Zone Expansions, and Inland Freight Route (Mungindi to Charters Towers) Upgrades. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Charleville ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Charleville's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with prominent essential services sectors. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 3.1%.

Over the past year, employment has remained relatively stable. The unemployment rate in Charleville is 0.8% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation matches Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is particularly specialized, with an employment share four times the regional level.

Conversely, construction employs only 5.8% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 10.1%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work, as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.5%, while employment decreased by 0.3%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Charleville's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Charleville's median income is $50,950 and average income is $57,238. This is below the national average. In comparison, Rest of Qld has a median income of $50,780 and an average income of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for Charleville as of September 2025 would be approximately $58,078 (median) and $65,246 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household income in Charleville is at the 20th percentile while personal income is at the 49th percentile. Income distribution data indicates that 29.8% of locals (1,382 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 31.7%. Housing costs are modest in Charleville with 91.6% of income retained. However, total disposable income ranks at just the 30th percentile nationally.

Charleville is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Charleville, as recorded in the latest Census, 93.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.4% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is similar to Non-Metro Queensland's composition of 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Charleville stood at 41.0%, mirroring Non-Metro Qld's rate, with mortgaged properties at 27.2% and rented ones at 31.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $867, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $910. Weekly rent median was recorded at $170, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $160. Nationally, Charleville's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Charleville features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 62.1 percent of all households, including 22.1 percent couples with children, 29.1 percent couples without children, and 9.9 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.9 percent, with lone person households at 35.1 percent and group households comprising 2.9 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.3.

Charleville faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 16.2%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.5%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (27.0%).

Educational participation is high at 29.0%, including 12.9% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education. Six schools operate within Charleville, educating approximately 756 students. The area has varied educational conditions, with a mix of 4 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (18.7 places per 100 residents vs 14.7 regionally), indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Charleville is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Charleville faces significant health challenges, as indicated by health data. Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions.

Only approximately 48% of Charleville's total population has private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.0%) and asthma (8.8%). About 65.3% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of Qld figure of 67.5%. Charleville has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 21.0%, compared to the number of people in this age group (973). Health outcomes among seniors present challenges similar to those faced by the general population.

Charleville is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Charleville was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 83.0% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, which accounts for 68.2% of Charleville's population, compared to 66.5% across the rest of Queensland. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (34.4%), English (26.6%), and Irish (9.0%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation is higher in Charleville at 8.6%, compared to 8.2% regionally. Vietnamese and German representations also diverge significantly: Vietnamese at 2.2% in Charleville versus 0.5% regionally, and Germans at 4.4% versus 4.6%.

Charleville hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Charleville's median age is 43 years, higher than Queensland's average of 41 and exceeding Australia's national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group comprises 16.7% of Charleville's population, compared to Queensland's average of 15.2%, and the national average of 11.2%. The 35-44 cohort makes up 10.0% of Charleville's population. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 65-74 age group grew from 11.4% to 12.8%, while the 25-34 cohort increased from 13.5% to 14.8%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.5% to 10.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Charleville's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to remain at its current level of 0 residents. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, reflecting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, populations are projected to decline for the 85+ and 0-4 cohorts.