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, a rise of 16.8% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,971. The growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 3,992 in June 2024 and an additional 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 exceeded that of its SA4 region (4.5%) and SA3 area, making it a growth leader. 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 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. According to these projections, the area's population is expected to decline by 527 persons by 2041, while specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are projected to grow 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 has had minimal residential development activity with 3 dwelling approvals annually over the past five years. This totals 17 approvals during this period. The low development levels reflect the rural nature of the area, where housing needs rather than market demand typically drive development.

Note that the small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics on an individual project basis. Charleville shows less construction activity than Rest of Qld and is below national patterns in this regard. All new constructions have been detached houses, aligning with rural living preferences for space and privacy. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 2194 people, reflecting the area's quiet development environment.

With a stable or declining population expected, Charleville should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Charleville has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified four projects likely influencing 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.

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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 essential services well represented, and an unemployment rate of 2.9% as of September 2025. The area has 2,146 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 1.2% lower than the Rest of Qld's 4.1%, and workforce participation at par with the regional average of 59.1%.

Dominant employment sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing, employing 4.0 times more residents than 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.

Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.7%, with employment also down by 0.7%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7% and labour force increase by 2.1%. As of 25-November, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Charleville's employment mix suggests local jobs should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 30, 2022 shows that income in Charleville SA2 is below the national average. The median assessed income was $50,950 while the average income stood at $57,238. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's figures where the median income was $50,780 and the average income was $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year ending June 30, 2022, current estimates would be approximately $58,078 for median income and $65,246 for average income as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household incomes sit at the 19th percentile while personal income performs better at the 49th percentile. Distribution data shows that the predominant cohort spans 29.8% of locals (1,382 people) with incomes between $1,500 and $2,999, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 31.7%. Housing costs are modest with 91.6% of income retained, however, the total disposable income ranks at just the 29th percentile nationally.

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

In Charleville, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.6% of dwellings were houses while 6.4% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is comparable to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Charleville stood at 41.0%, similar to Non-Metro Qld's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (27.2%) or rented (31.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $867, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $910. The median weekly rent figure in Charleville was recorded at $170, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $160 and the national average of $375. Nationally, Charleville's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 37.9%, with lone person households at 35.1% and group households comprising 2.9%. 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%. 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 at 29.0%, comprising 12.9% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 2.8% in tertiary education.

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.

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.

Private health cover is low, at approximately 48% (around 2,240 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis, affecting 10.0% of residents, and asthma, impacting 8.8%. 65.3% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 67.5% in the rest of Queensland. 21.0% of Charleville's population is aged 65 or over (973 people). The health outcomes among seniors are challenging and broadly align with the general population's health profile.

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

Charleville, surveyed in August 2016, had a low cultural diversity index with 83.0% citizens, 90.3% born in Australia, and 93.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 68.2%, compared to 66.5% regionally. Ancestry-wise, Australians comprised 34.4%, English 26.6%, and Irish 9.0%.

Notably, Australian Aboriginal were overrepresented at 8.6% (vs regional 8.2%), Vietnamese at 2.2% (vs 0.5%), and German at 4.4% (vs 4.6%).

Charleville's median age exceeds the national pattern

Charleville's median age is 43 years, higher than Rest of Qld's average of 41 and exceeding the national average of 38. The 55-64 age group comprises 16.7% of Charleville's population, compared to Rest of Qld's percentage and well above the national average of 11.2%. The 35-44 cohort makes up 10.0% of Charleville's population. Post-2021 Census data shows the 65-74 age group grew from 11.4% to 12.8%, and 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 projects significant changes in Charleville's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to remain unchanged at 0 residents. Senior residents (65+) will drive all population growth, while declines are projected for the 85+ and 0-4 cohorts.