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Charleville has an estimated 3,033 residents, up from 2,992 at the 2021 Census — a change of 41 people, or 1.4%. 222 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader regional ABS population revisions with 222 validated new addresses recorded following the 2021 Census, the suburb of Charleville has an estimated population of approximately 3,033 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 41 people (1.4%) relative to the 2,992 people counted at the 2021 Census, aligning closely with the 3,031 resident total modelled from the ABS June 2025 ERP release. Across the locality, density registers at 4.9 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space. The suburb of Charleville demonstrated solid momentum with its 1.4% expansion since the census, trailing the broader SA3 area rate (2.7%) by just 1.3 percentage points.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 52.0% of recent overall population gains. Projections utilised by AreaSearch originate from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset keyed to a 2022 baseline, supplemented for uncovered SA2 locations and post-2032 horizons by 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 releases based on 2021 numbers. Because state projections omit age cohort breakdowns, proportional weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (using 2022 data) are applied to model age demographics. Applying this framework indicates a projected overall demographic reduction for the suburb of Charleville, shrinking by 387 persons through to 2041. In contrast to this broader contraction, the 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to see positive gains, expanding by 29 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Building activity across Charleville remains subdued, generating an average of 2 approvals annually (totalling 14 dwellings across the five-year period). Modest building volumes of this scale are standard for rural settings where construction needs are small and constrained by local demand alongside infrastructure capacity. Because absolute volume is minimal, single building initiatives can heavily alter yearly construction metrics and comparative figures. Compared against the Rest of Qld and national standards, construction volumes in Charleville are noticeably lower. Every recent residential approval has been for standalone homes, catering specifically to families desiring spacious rural living.
This modest development pace is underlined by a ratio of 1514 people per approved dwelling across the locality. With demographic projections remaining steady or reducing, Charleville could see decreased residential demand pressure, offering advantageous conditions for purchasers.
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 30 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.96 billion. 8 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans health & medical, residential development and sports & recreation. 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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Local planning schemes, major works, and infrastructure upgrades exert a primary influence on regional outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects expected to shape the local environment. Key initiatives include the 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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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
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.
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
Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of Roma's Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre into an inclusive regional aquatic facility. The project includes demolition of the existing pools, an 8-lane 50-metre outdoor pool with grandstand seating, a 25-metre indoor program and lap pool, a 10-metre four-flume waterslide tower, zero-depth splash pad, toddler pool, water play area, new entry building with kiosk and multipurpose room, accessible amenities, indoor changerooms, shaded areas, swim club facilities and supporting plant. Construction commenced in April 2025 and the centre is on track to open for the 2026 summer school holidays.
Bowen Street Roma Priority Development Area
A priority development area that has developed the Clearview Rise residential estate, providing 372 residential lots to support housing growth and community expansion in Roma. The estate is sold out and listed as a past project by Economic Development Queensland.
Community Housing Limited Roma Social Housing
A social housing project by Community Housing Limited (CHL) aimed at providing affordable rental accommodation for vulnerable community members in Roma. The development includes various housing types to address the local shortage of public and social housing, integrated with community facilities.
Roma Hospital Redevelopment
New $116.6 million state-of-the-art hospital featuring 22 beds, two birthing suites, two operating theatres, increased outpatient capacity, and world-class health facilities serving south west Queensland
Ampol Residual Land Portfolio - 104 Victoria Street, St George
Vacant 3,041 sqm former Ampol service station site in St George town centre, offered as part of a 13-site national Ampol Residual Land Portfolio. The site has undergone comprehensive remediation including removal of underground fuel infrastructure and is considered development-ready. Zoned for commercial use, the site is marketed by Cushman and Wakefield via Expressions of Interest (closing 25 June 2025) for redevelopment across retail, mixed-use, commercial or other uses. Agents are Daniel Cullinane and Patrick Birchley of Cushman and Wakefield Investment Sales.
1,577 residents of Charleville are employed, from a labour force of 1,627. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 65.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,256, about 74% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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 maintains a proficient workforce heavily anchored by essential services, registering a low jobless rate of 3.1% under AreaSearch regional aggregations. There are 1,577 residents employed as of March 2026, while local unemployment sits 0.8% below the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld, and labour force participation closely tracks the regional benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures showed only 3.8% of workers performing their roles from home, a metric influenced by Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The primary sectors supporting resident employment comprise public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Specialisation in public administration & safety is remarkably pronounced, claiming a proportion 1.9 times that of the regional profile. Conversely, mining accounts for no local workers, falling beneath the 3.6% observed across Regional Qld. Comparing resident counts with Census active worker figures highlights restricted local job generation. Aggregated ABS and SALM metrics analysed by AreaSearch indicate that over the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce decreased by 1.2% and total employment fell by 0.9%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage points reduction in unemployment. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% increase in the workforce, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. Broader demand trajectory can be gauged via Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 across five and ten-year spans. Country-wide projections anticipate growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry growth weights to Charleville's sectoral distribution indicates projected local employment expansion of 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing an unadjusted structural extrapolation without local demographic factoring.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Charleville is $1,325 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $822 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,482 a year against an average of $58,959. 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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Based on ATO records aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Charleville sit beneath nationwide benchmarks. The median taxpayer income was recorded at $52,482 and the average stood at $58,959, compared with $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld. Incorporating Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% from financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of $58,444 for median earnings and $65,657 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positioned individual income at the 53rd percentile ($822 weekly) and household earnings at the 22nd percentile.
A substantial 30.8% of residents (934 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 tier, closely matching the 31.7% observed regionally. Residents retain 90.8% of income after housing outlays, though disposable funds place below national norms at the 31st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Charleville had 1,158 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 4% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $178 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month. Rent absorbs 13.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 15.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that separate houses constitute 93.0% of residential structures in Charleville, with apartments, semi-detached properties, and other formats making up 7.0%, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Fully owned homes represent 35.1% of dwellings, outperforming the Regional Qld level, while mortgaged residences account for 27.8% and rental properties make up 37.1%. Median housing expenses are notably economical, with typical monthly mortgage costs of $867 and weekly rent of $178, compared to $1,655 and $345 in Regional Qld. These figures also sit considerably below Australia-wide medians of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Charleville counted 1,158 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 60.3%, comprising couples without children (28.8%), couples with children (20.1%), and single parent families (10.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 39.7%, consisting of single-person households at 36.5% and group arrangements at 3.2%. The area records a median household size of 2.2 people, lower than the 2.5 average seen across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.8% of adults in Charleville hold a university qualification, including 13.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 26.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 696 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 905 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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University credential levels present local hurdles, with 17.8% of residents holding higher education degrees compared against the 30.4% national standard. Among tertiary credentials, Bachelor degrees are held by 13.1%, postgraduate awards by 2.4%, and graduate diplomas by 2.3%. Technical and trade qualifications are widespread, held by 34.6% of residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (26.2%) and advanced diplomas (8.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial, encompassing 30.6% of the population. This comprises 12.5% attending primary schools, 9.3% in secondary education, and 2.9% engaged in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Charleville means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 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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65.1% 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 50.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.9 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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Local health assessments by AreaSearch highlighting mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence point to noticeable health pressures in Charleville across younger and older demographics, while private health insurance take-up is modest at approximately 51% of the total population (~1,533 people), trailing the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, diagnosed in 10.1 and 8.6% of residents respectively, while 65.1% reported no chronic medical issues compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Elevated chronic illness rates create notable difficulties for the working-age populace. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 22.8% of the community (691 people), exceeding the 20.3% share in Regional Qld, and face health challenges that rank higher on a national scale than the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Charleville is largely Australian-born, at 88.6% of residents, with 8.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.9%) and English (25.0%). 10.4% 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 displays lower cultural diversity metrics than national averages, with Australian citizens making up 80.7% of the population, 88.6% born in Australia, and 92.0% using exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the predominant faith at 66.4%, higher than the 52.2% recorded for Regional Qld. Ancestral backgrounds are led by Australian (33.9%), English (25.0%), and Australian Aboriginal (10.4%), with Australian and Aboriginal heritage sitting well above regional proportions of 26.5% and 3.9%. Other ancestral representations show distinct local variations, including Vietnamese at 3.0% (compared to 0.2% regionally), German at 4.2% (vs 4.7%), and Irish at 9.0% (vs 8.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Charleville is 42. 23.9% 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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Demographic bands in Charleville closely mirror Regional Qld, with the largest divergence across the four broad cohorts reaching only 2.4 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 42 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year older than the Regional Qld median of 41 from that census. The 45 - 64 age bracket has decreased from 28.1% at the Census to an estimated 24.4%. Projections out to 2041 anticipate no net change in the 65+ cohort, remaining at 692 residents, while cohorts encompassing children, young adults, and middle-aged residents are expected to shrink.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 222 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,992 at the 2021 Census → 3,033 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 Aug 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 (SAL30582). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.