Charleville

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

The population of the Charleville statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 3,401 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 409 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,992. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 3,020 in June 2024, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 202 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 5.5 persons per square kilometer. The Charleville (SA2) experienced a growth rate of 13.7% between the 2021 Census and November 2025, which exceeded the SA4 region's growth rate of 4.1%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during this period.

AreaSearch adopts 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 used, applying proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. According to these projections, the Charleville (SA2) population is expected to decline by 388 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are projected to increase by 37 people over this period.

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

Charleville experienced limited development activity with an average of two approvals per year over a five-year period, resulting in twelve dwellings. This low level reflects the rural nature of the area, where development is driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics.

Charleville has much lower development activity compared to the Rest of Qld, with patterns well below national averages. Recent development comprised entirely detached houses, focusing on family homes suited for rural lifestyle seekers. An estimated 753 people 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.

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

Charleville has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified two projects likely affecting this region. Notable 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.

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Employment performance in Charleville has been broadly consistent with national averages

Charleville has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.3% as of September 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

At that time, 1,596 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate 0.8% lower than Rest of Qld's 4.1%. Workforce participation in Charleville was similar to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. The area had a particular specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

However, mining was under-represented, with only 0.0% of Charleville's workforce compared to Rest of Qld's 3.6%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, labour force decreased by 0.8% and employment also decreased by 0.8%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. This contrasted with Rest of Qld, where employment rose by 1.7%, the labour force grew by 2.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, state-level data showed Queensland's employment had contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggested that while national employment was projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Charleville's employment mix indicated local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 indicates Charleville had a median taxpayer income of $52,482 and an average income of $58,959. These figures are lower than the national averages of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively in Rest of Qld. With a 9.91% increase based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $57,683 (median) and $64,802 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, personal income ranks at the 53rd percentile ($822 weekly), while household income is at the 22nd percentile. The largest income segment comprises 30.8% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,047 residents), similar to regional levels at 31.7%. Housing costs allow for retention of 90.8%, but disposable income is below average at the 31st percentile.

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

In Charleville, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 7.0% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is comparable to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Charleville stood at 35.1%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 27.8% and rented ones making up 37.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $867, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $910. The median weekly rent in Charleville was $178, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $160. Nationally, Charleville's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than 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 60.3 percent of all households, including 20.1 percent couples with children, 28.8 percent couples without children, and 10.7 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.7 percent, with lone person households at 36.5 percent and group households comprising 3.2 percent of the total. 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 17.8%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common among qualified residents at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (26.2%). Educational participation is high, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 12.5% in primary, 9.3% in secondary, and 2.9% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.5% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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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 its health data. Both younger and older age groups have a notable prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 51% (~1,719 people) of Charleville's total population has private health cover, which is relatively low compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis (affecting 10.1% of residents) and asthma (8.6%). A total of 65.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than the 67.5% reported across Rest of Qld. Charleville has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 21.3% (724 people) compared to the 20.1% in Rest of Qld. The health outcomes among seniors are challenging, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Charleville ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Charleville had a cultural diversity index below average, with 80.7% of its population being Australian citizens, 88.6% born in Australia, and 92.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Charleville, comprising 66.4% of the population, compared to 66.5% across the Rest of Queensland. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.9%), English (25.0%), and Australian Aboriginal (10.4%).

Notably, Vietnamese were overrepresented in Charleville at 3.0%, compared to 0.5% regionally, while German was at 4.2% (vs 4.6%) and Irish at 9.0% (vs 8.9%).

Charleville's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Charleville was 42 years in a recent period, close to Rest of Qld's average of 41 years but well above Australia's median of 38 years. The 55-64 age cohort was notably over-represented in Charleville at 16.0%, compared to the Rest of Qld average, while the 35-44 year-olds were under-represented at 9.9%. Between the Census periods from 2021 to a later date, the population aged 65 to 74 grew from 11.4% to 12.9%, and the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 14.5% to 15.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group declined from 11.6% to 9.6%, and the 5 to 14 age group dropped from 11.9% to 10.8%. Population forecasts for Charleville in the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 7 people (4%), from 180 to 188. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising all of the projected growth. Conversely, the 85+ and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.