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Charleville has an estimated 4,006 residents, up from 3,971 at the 2021 Census. 343 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Charleville's population is around 4,006 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 35 people (0.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,971 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,004 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 343 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 0.10 persons per square kilometer, a level providing ample space per person. Charleville's 0.9% growth since census positions it within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.7%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 54.9% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Moving forward with demographic trends, Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to decline by 498 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to grow by 38 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Charleville experiences very limited development activity averaging 3 approvals per year (totalling 17 across the past five years). Such low development levels are characteristic of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is naturally limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Note; with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can vary considerably based on individual projects. Charleville naturally has much lower development activity compared to Rest of Qld. This activity level is similarly below national patterns. Further, new construction has been completely comprised of standalone homes, which aligns with rural living preferences for space and privacy.
The estimated count of 2202 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Charleville may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Charleville, worth an estimated $6 million. A further 64 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $156.9 billion. 16 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, transport & logistics and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 4 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include 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, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Charleville Central Extension Retail Development
An approved extension of the existing Supa IGA Charleville supermarket (Cornetts IGA) that will expand the supermarket footprint and add two new retail tenancies. The project involves reorganising access, parking, and servicing across multiple lots. Murweh Shire Council approved a minor change to the development permit in October 2025, which included updated conditions for staging, road works design, and amenities. The development remains in the pre-construction phase as detailed design and delivery arrangements are finalised.
Charleville New Social Homes (Dual-Occupancy)
Two new dual-occupancy social housing homes have been completed in Charleville as part of the Queensland Governments Homes for Queenslanders plan. Built by local contractor Gecko Builders and Concreters in partnership with the Queensland Government, the two homes are now tenanted and were funded through the Works for Queensland program to provide safe, stable accommodation for local residents.
Scrubby Creek Sports Club Facility Upgrade
Development of a new 240m2 multi-purpose community recreation facility for the Scrubby Creek Sports Club. The approved plans include a bar, commercial kitchen, administration office, and fully lockable concrete floor area to support existing outdoor sports and community gatherings.
National Electricity Market: Renewable Energy Zone Expansions
Expanding Renewable Energy Zones to boost grid-scale renewable generation, addressing the Australian National Electricity Market's need for new energy sources as thermal facilities retire.
Inland Freight Route (Mungindi to Charters Towers) Upgrades
Long-term jointly funded Australian and Queensland Government program upgrading approximately 1,185 km of the Inland Freight Route between Mungindi and Charters Towers. The program is delivering staged road widening, pavement strengthening, bridge upgrades, culvert replacements, flood resilience improvements and targeted safety works. The 10-year investment strategy has been completed and multiple early works packages are under construction across the corridor.
Carnarvon Highway Culvert Replacement North of Roma
Replacement of aging culvert infrastructure on Carnarvon Highway north of Roma to improve drainage, flood resilience, and road safety for heavy vehicle traffic
Maranoa Pump Track Community Infrastructure
Modern pump track facility for BMX and mountain bike riders featuring beginner and advanced circuits, landscaping, seating areas, and community gathering spaces
Roma Airport General Aviation Apron Upgrade
Upgrade of general aviation apron facilities at Roma Airport including runway improvements, taxiway enhancements, and aircraft parking bay upgrades to support regional aviation services
2,136 residents of Charleville are employed, from a labour force of 2,195. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 67.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Charleville has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of just 2.7%. As of March 2026, 2,136 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.2% below Regional Qld's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (67.0% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 13.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The area demonstrates particularly notable concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with employment levels at 4.0 times the regional average. Meanwhile, construction has limited presence with 5.8% employment compared to 10.1% regionally. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw labour force decreasing by 1.0% while employment declined by 0.7%, resulting in the unemployment rate fall by 0.3 percentage points. This compares to Regional Qld, where employment grew by 0.1%, labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment rose 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Charleville. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Charleville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Charleville is $1,294 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $798 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,044 a year against an average of $58,912. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The Charleville SA2's income level is lower than average on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The Charleville SA2's median income among taxpayers is $53,044 and the average income stands at $58,912, which compares to figures for Regional Qld's of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. 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. Census data reveals household incomes sit at just the 19th percentile, while personal income performs better at the 49th percentile.
Income brackets indicate 29.8% of the population (1,193 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen the surrounding region where 31.7% similarly occupy this range. While housing costs are modest with 91.6% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 29th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Charleville had 1,528 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 3% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $170 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month. Rent absorbs 13.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 15.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Charleville, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 93.6% houses and 6.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Charleville was well beyond that of Regional Qld, at 41.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (27.2%) or rented (31.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional Qld average at $867, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $170, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345.
Nationally, Charleville's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Charleville counted 1,528 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 80% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 62.1% of all households, comprising 22.1% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.9%, with lone person households at 35.1% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 people is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.2% of adults in Charleville hold a university qualification, including 12.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 93% of areas nationally. A further 27.0% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 756 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 911 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (16.2%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.5%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (27.0%). Educational participation is notably 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Charleville means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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65.3% of residents in Charleville report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Charleville, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~1,938 people). This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The national average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.0 and 8.8% of residents, respectively, while 65.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
The 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), which is 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Charleville is largely Australian-born, at 90.3% of residents, with 6.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.4%) and English (26.6%). 8.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Charleville was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 83.0% of its population being citizens, 90.3% born in Australia, and 93.6% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Charleville was found to be Christianity, which makes up 68.2% of people in Charleville. This compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Charleville are Australian, comprising 34.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 26.5%, English, comprising 26.6% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.0% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 8.6% of Charleville (vs 3.9% regionally), Vietnamese at 2.2% (vs 0.2%) and German at 4.4% (vs 4.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Charleville is 43. 23.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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At 43 years, Charleville's median age is somewhat higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 and also substantially exceeding the 38-year national average. The 55 - 64 age group shows strong representation at 15.8% compared to Regional Qld, whereas the 15 - 24 cohort is less prevalent at 8.9%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 11.4% to 13.7% of the population, while the 0 to 4 cohort increased from 5.7% to 6.9%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.5% to 10.2% and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 17.1% to 15.8%.
Demographic modeling suggests Charleville's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 13%, adding 29 residents to reach 259. Senior residents (65+) will drive 100% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 85+ and 25 to 34 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Charleville
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 343 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,971 at the 2021 Census → 4,006 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (315031409). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.