Charleville

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

Charleville's population is approximately 4,450 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 479 people, a 12.1% rise since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 3,971. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,992 in June 2024 and an additional 314 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 exceeded that of its SA4 region (4.3%) and SA3 area, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 52.5% to 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied where utilized. Between now and 2041, population is projected to decline by 527 persons according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, notably the 75 to 84 age group which is projected to expand by 46 people.

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

Charleville had an average of 3 approvals per year for property development between 2016 and 2020, with a total of 17 approvals in that period. This low level of activity is typical of rural areas where housing demand is modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly influence annual growth statistics.

Compared to the Rest of Queensland and national averages, Charleville has much lower development activity. All approved developments in this period were detached dwellings, primarily family homes suited for rural lifestyle seekers. With an estimated 2194 people per dwelling approval, Charleville's development environment is quiet and low-activity. Given stable or declining population forecasts, housing pressure may remain low, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Charleville may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Charleville has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects that could affect 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. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Charleville shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Charleville has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, and its essential services sectors are well-represented. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate in Charleville is 2.9%. In September 2025, 2,146 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Charleville is similar to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, 13.7% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a high specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 4.0 times the regional level.

However, construction shows lower representation at 5.8% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.7%, alongside a 0.7% employment decline, keeping unemployment relatively stable. In contrast, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Charleville's employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Charleville SA2's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2023 was $53,044. The average income stood at $58,912 during this period. In comparison, Rest of Qld had a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, the estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $58,301, with the average income estimated at around $64,750. According to Census 2021 data, household incomes in Charleville SA2 ranked at the 19th percentile nationally, while personal incomes performed better at the 49th percentile. The earnings profile showed that the majority of residents (29.8%, or 1,326 people) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, which is similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort also represented 31.7%. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 91.6% of income retention, total disposable income ranked 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 Non-Metro 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 Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in Charleville was $170, significantly lower than Non-Metro Qld's $345 and the national average of $375. Nationally, Charleville's mortgage repayments were notably lower at $867 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

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 Rest of 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 Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity 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%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 27.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (12.9%), secondary education (8.4%), and tertiary education (2.8%).

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 (~2,153 people), compared to 52.5% in Rest of Qld and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.0%) and asthma (8.8%). 65.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Rest of Qld. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 21.7% of residents aged 65 and over (967 people), higher than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, aligning broadly with national rankings for 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, born in Australia (90.3%), and speaking English only at home (93.6%). Christianity was the predominant religion in Charleville, comprising 68.2%, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (34.4%), English (26.6%), and Irish (9.0%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher at 8.6% in Charleville than the regional average of 3.9%. Vietnamese and German representations also differed significantly: Vietnamese at 2.2% compared to 0.2%, and German at 4.4% versus 4.7%.

Charleville's median age exceeds the national pattern

Charleville's median age is 43 years, which is higher than the Rest of Qld average of 41 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group comprises 16.1% of Charleville's population, compared to Rest of Qld, while the 15-24 cohort makes up 9.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 65-74 age group grew from 11.4% to 13.5%, and the 25-34 cohort increased from 13.5% to 15.4%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.5% to 10.2%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 17.1% to 16.1%. Demographic modeling suggests Charleville's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041, with the 75-84 cohort projected to grow by 1 resident to reach 254. Senior residents (65+) will drive all population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 85+ and 0-4 cohorts.