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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 ABS population revisions for the region and address registrations validated by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Charleville has an estimated population of 3,033 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 41 residents (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,992 residents. This shift is derived from a resident headcount of 3,031, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS demographic update from June 2025 alongside 222 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 4.9 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per resident.
The post-census growth of 1.4% in the suburb of Charleville is within 1.3 percentage points of the broader SA3 region's rate of 2.7%, showing competitive expansion metrics. Population expansion was driven chiefly by net overseas migration, which made up approximately 52.0% of total population increases during recent intervals. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 division. If data is unavailable for certain SA2 areas, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland Government published in 2023 using 2021 baseline data are substituted. Because these state-level figures omit age-specific details, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with the 2023 capital city region projections from the ABS based on 2022 numbers. Looking at future demographics in the suburb of Charleville, forecasts suggest a downward trend, with a projected reduction of 372 residents by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, some age brackets are set to expand, particularly the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to grow by 31 individuals. Refer to the age breakdown for further information.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Charleville displays limited building activity with an average of 2 residential permits granted each year, summing to 12 over the preceding five years. This scale of development is typical for regional settings where residential requirements are modest and building progress is restricted by regional demand and local infrastructure. Because the volume of permits is small, individual construction undertakings can heavily influence year-on-year variations and comparative metrics. Charleville records far lower levels of building activity than the Rest of Qld. This volume is also below nationwide trends. Every single approved permit has been for detached houses, which preserves the rural character of the locality and emphasizes open space.
The ratio of 757 residents per approved dwelling highlight a quiet construction environment. As the population is forecast to remain flat or contract, Charleville is likely to experience less pressure on its housing inventory, which could benefit prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Charleville
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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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Changes to regional transport, major construction developments, and municipal planning strategies have a substantial impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects that are expected to influence the region. Notable undertakings include the Charleville Central Extension Retail Development, Charleville New Social Homes (Dual-Occupancy), Renewable Energy Zone Expansions under the National Electricity Market, and upgrades to the Inland Freight Route between Mungindi and Charters Towers, with the primary projects outlined below.
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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.
1,591 residents of Charleville are employed, from a labour force of 1,641. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 65.9%. 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 2,249, 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 possesses a qualified labor force with solid representation in essential services, and registers an unemployment rate of just 3.0% based on statistical area figures aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,591, while the jobless rate was 0.9% lower than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, and labor force participation matched the Regional Qld figure of 64.3% closely. Census responses indicate that a minor 3.8% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of coronavirus restriction periods should be taken into account. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety.
The locality displays a clear concentration in public administration & safety jobs, showing a workforce share 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, mining is underrepresented, accounting for none of Charleville's workers compared to 3.6% in Regional Qld. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident cohort suggests that local employment opportunities are limited. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across broader regions, the local labor pool contracted by 1.1% and total employment fell by 0.8% during the twelve months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.3 percentage point drop in the jobless rate. Conversely, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and its labor force grow by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on potential demand trends. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate future patterns. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across sectors. Weighting these national trends against the local industry layout indicates Charleville's employment could rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a basic extrapolation and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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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Charleville's income level sits below the national average according to ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 tax year. Taxpayers in the suburb recorded a median income of $52,482 and an average income of $58,959, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 tax year, updated estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $58,444 for the median and $65,657 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, individual earnings placed at the 53rd percentile ($822 weekly), while household earnings placed at the 22nd percentile.
The largest group, comprising 30.8% of residents (934 individuals), falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the broader capital city area where 31.7% are in this category. Housing expenses are manageable with 90.8% of income kept, but disposable funds remain low 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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Residential property types in Charleville at the time of the latest Census consisted of 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% other dwelling formats such as townhouses and flats, compared to Regional Qld where houses accounted for 76.4% and other options made up 23.6%. Home ownership rates in Charleville exceeded the Regional Qld average, sitting at 35.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (27.8%) or renters (37.1%). The median monthly home loan payment was recorded at $867, which is far below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $178, compared to $345 in Regional Qld.
Globally, mortgage costs in Charleville are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent costs are well below the national median of $375.
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 make up the majority of households at 60.3%, consisting of 20.1% couples raising children, 28.8% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent structures. Non-family households represent the remaining 39.7%, with single person dwellings making up 36.5% and shared households accounting for 3.2%. The median household occupancy of 2.2 residents is lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
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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The locality displays low rates of higher education, with university graduation rates of 17.8% sitting significantly below the nationwide average of 30.4%. This highlights both a challenge and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate studies at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and practical skills are common, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificate qualifications at 26.2%. School enrollment is high, with 30.6% of the population registered in structured study.
This cohort comprises 12.5% in primary schooling, 9.3% in secondary schools, and 2.9% in higher education institutions.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health indicators demonstrate significant difficulties in Charleville according to AreaSearch analysis of death rates and the frequency of long-term illnesses across age cohorts, and the rate of private health coverage is low at about 51% of residents (~1,533 individuals). The countrywide average is 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses, impacting 10.1 and 8.6% of local residents, while 65.1% reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age cohort experiences significant health difficulties with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 22.4% of the population (679 individuals), which exceeds the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%.
Seniors face distinct health difficulties, with their national rankings even higher than those of the broader community.
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 has lower levels of ethnic diversity, with citizens representing 80.7% of the population, Australian-born residents at 88.6%, and 92.0% of households speaking only English. The dominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 66.4% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parents' country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Australian at 33.9% of the population, which is much higher than the regional rate of 26.5%, English at 25.0%, and Australian Aboriginal at 10.4%, which is also much higher than the regional average of 3.9%. Notable differences exist for other ethnicities: Vietnamese ancestry is highly represented at 3.0% (compared to 0.2% regionally), German at 4.2% (compared to 4.7%), and Irish at 9.0% (compared to 8.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Charleville is 42. 24.9% 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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The median age in Charleville is 42, which is close to the Regional Qld median of 41 and higher than the Australian median of 38. The 25 - 34 bracket is highly represented at 15.4% compared to the Regional Qld average, while the 45 - 54 bracket is underrepresented at 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 cohort grew from 11.4% to 13.8% of the population, and the 0 to 4 group rose from 5.5% to 6.6%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.6% to 9.4%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 16.5% to 15.1%.
Population projections for 2041 suggest major demographic adjustments, with the 75 to 84 cohort expected to grow by 21 individuals (12%) from 169 to 191. This aging shift is clear as those aged 65 and over account for all projected population growth, while the 85+ and 25 to 34 cohorts are forecast 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 Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 May 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 May 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.