Charlemont

Charlemont lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Charlemont's population is estimated at around 5,256 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,644 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,612 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,081 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 1,412 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 485 persons per square kilometer. Charlemont's 101.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of Vic. (8.1%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of regional areas across the nation, is predicted over the period with the suburb expected to increase by 5,240 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 67.7% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Charlemont was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Charlemont recorded around 222 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 1,113 homes. As of FY-26146 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.5 new residents arrived per new home annually between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting a balanced supply and demand dynamic. The average construction value of new homes was $352,000 during this period.

This year, commercial development approvals totalled $1.6 million, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Rest of Vic., Charlemont exhibited 736.0% higher construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New developments consisted of 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. The location had approximately 14 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Charlemont is projected to add 3,557 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Charlemont has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Charlemont Rise Estate, Stockland Banksia Armstrong Creek, Yirrama Primary School, and Horseshoe Bend Community Hub. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Charlemont performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Charlemont has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.5%, with estimated employment growth of 0.9% over the past year (AreaSearch data). As of September 2025, 2,354 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2% below Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation is lower at 58.8%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. Eighteen point two percent of residents work from home (Census data). Major employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance has a significant share of employment at 1.3 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.5%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.9% while labour force rose by 1.2%, leading to a slight unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis). In contrast, Rest of Vic. saw employment decline by 0.7% and labour force decrease by 0.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Charlemont's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Charlemont had a median taxpayer income of $65,535 and an average income of $75,774 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is higher than national averages; Rest of Vic.'s median income was $50,954 with an average income of $62,728. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $70,942 (median) and $82,025 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023. In Charlemont, household, family and personal incomes ranked between the 72nd and 82nd percentiles nationally according to the 2021 Census figures. Income analysis showed that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominated with 50.2% of residents (2,638 people), aligning with regional levels where this cohort also represented 30.3%. High housing costs consumed 17.2% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 70th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Charlemont is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Charlemont's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.2% houses and 1.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Vic. had 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Charlemont was at 10.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 61.1% and rented ones at 28.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Charlemont was $415, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Charlemont's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $415 versus the national figure of $375.

Charlemont features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 71.2% of all households, including 29.8% couples with children, 29.2% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 28.8%, with lone person households at 21.3% and group households making up 7.8%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Rest of Vic average of 2.4.

Charlemont shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 30.6% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7% and the SA3 area rate of 27.3%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 39.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 25.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.9% in tertiary, 8.0% in primary, and 4.1% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Charlemont has 15 active public transport stops. These are served by 16 routes offering a total of 1,133 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is good with residents typically 228 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward using cars, which dominate at 97%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.6 per dwelling. In 2021 Census data, 18.2% of residents worked from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 161 trips daily across all routes, or approximately 75 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Charlemont is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Charlemont faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age cohorts but more so among older adults.

Approximately 57% (~2,982 people) have private health cover, higher than the Rest of Vic.'s 50.5%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.8% and 9.1% of residents respectively. Around 72.5% claim to be completely free from medical ailments compared to 63.4% across Rest of Vic.. The under-65 population in Charlemont has better health outcomes than average. Only 4.9% (257 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than the 23.9% in Rest of Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Charlemont records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Charlemont's population showed cultural diversity, with 19.3% born overseas and 17.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 39.2%. Notably, Charlemont had an overrepresentation of 'Other' religions at 2.6%, compared to Rest of Vic's 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, Australians topped the list at 28.8%, followed by English at 25.3% (lower than regional average of 30.7%) and Irish at 8.8%. Dutch were notably overrepresented at 2.0%, Serbian at 0.6%, and Indian at 4.9%.

Charlemont hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Charlemont's median age is 28 years, which is significantly lower than Victoria's average of 43 and Australia's national average of 38. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Charlemont has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (30.6%), but fewer residents aged 65-74 (2.5%). This concentration of young adults is notably higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 14.5% to 18.3%, while the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has decreased from 15.9% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate significant changes in Charlemont's population structure, with the strongest projected growth occurring among the 25-34 age group, which is expected to grow by 65%, adding 1,051 residents and reaching a total of 2,660.