Charleville

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

Charleville's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 4,006 people. This figure reflects a growth of 35 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,971. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates: Charleville had an estimated resident population of 4,004 in June 2025 and gained 343 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 0.10 persons per square kilometer. Since the Census, Charleville's growth rate (0.9%) is close to that of its SA3 area (2.7%), indicating strong fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed about 54.9% of recent population gains.

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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future demographic trends indicate overall population decline: Charleville's population is projected to decrease by 498 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts like the 75-84 group are expected to grow, with a projection of an increase of 38 people in this age bracket.

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

Charleville has seen minimal residential development activity in recent years. Between 2016 and 2020 inclusive, there were only 3 dwelling approvals annually, totalling 17 over this five-year period. This low level of development reflects the rural nature of Charleville, where housing needs drive development rather than broader market demand.

The small number of approvals means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics. Compared to the Rest of Queensland and national patterns, Charleville has shown significantly less construction activity. All new constructions since 2016 have been detached houses, aligning with rural living preferences for space and privacy. With an estimated population of 2194 people per dwelling approval, Charleville's development environment is quiet and low-activity.

Given the expected stability or decline in population, pressure on housing should remain relatively low, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Charleville has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified four projects that are expected to impact this particular area. Notable projects include the 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. The following list provides details on these projects, focusing on those most relevant to the area.

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

Charleville has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. As of December 2025, 2,115 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.3% lower than Regional Qld's 4.0%.

Workforce participation is similar to Regional Qld's 64.5%. According to Census data, 13.7% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share four times the regional level.

Construction employs 5.8% of local workers, below Regional Qld's 10.1%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.2%, employment decreased by 1.8%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Charleville's employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Charleville SA2 is below the national average. The median income is $53,044 and the average income is $58,912. This contrasts with Regional Qld's figures of a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $59,070 (median) and $65,604 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes rank at the 19th percentile while personal income ranks at the 49th percentile. Distribution data shows that 29.8% of locals (1,193 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 31.7%. Housing costs are modest, with 91.6% of income retained. However, total disposable income ranks at just the 29th percentile nationally.

Charleville is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Charleville's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.6% houses and 6.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Charleville stood at 41.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.2% and rented ones at 31.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $867, lower than Regional Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in Charleville was $170, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Charleville's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $867 versus the Australian average of $1,863, 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% of all households, including 22.1% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 37.9%, with lone person households at 35.1% and group households making up 2.9%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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 the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.5%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (27.0%). Educational participation is high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.9% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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 according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~1,938 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.0%) and asthma (8.8%). 65.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. Working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 22.0% of residents aged 65 and over (880 people), higher than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with 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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 83.0% of its population being Australian citizens, 90.3% born in Australia, and 93.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Charleville, comprising 68.2% of the population, compared to the regional average of 52.2%. The top three ancestry groups in Charleville are Australian (34.4%), English (26.6%), and Irish (9.0%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation is higher in Charleville at 8.6%, compared to the regional average of 3.9%. Vietnamese representation is also significantly higher at 2.2% versus 0.2% regionally, while German representation stands at 4.4%, slightly below the regional average of 4.7%.

Charleville's median age exceeds the national pattern

Charleville's median age is 43 years, higher than Regional Queensland's average of 41 and significantly exceeding the national average of 38. The 55-64 age group constitutes 15.8%, higher than Regional Queensland, while the 15-24 cohort is less prevalent at 8.9%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 65 to 74 age group grew from 11.4% to 13.7%, and the 0 to 4 cohort increased from 5.7% to 6.9%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 12.5% to 10.2%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 17.1% to 15.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Charleville's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 13%, adding 29 residents to reach 259. Residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Population declines are projected for the 85+ and 25 to 34 cohorts.