Charleville

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

Based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Charleville's population is estimated at around 3,560 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 568 people (19.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,992 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,016, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ABS Education and Workforce data release (June 2024) and an additional 202 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5.8 persons per square kilometer. Charleville's 19.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (4.5%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 52.0% 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 any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Moving forward with demographic trends, projections indicate a decline in overall population over this period, with the suburb's population expected to decline by 388 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to increase by 37 people.

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, averaging two approvals per year over the five-year period from 2016 to 2020. This resulted in a total of thirteen dwellings being approved during this time. The low development levels reflect the rural nature of the area, with housing needs typically driving development rather than broad market demand.

It is important to note that the small sample size means individual projects can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics. Charleville's development activity was much lower compared to the rest of Queensland and below national averages. All recent developments consisted of detached houses, focusing on family homes suited for those seeking a rural lifestyle with space. The estimated population per dwelling approval was 669 people in the area.

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

Charleville has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely affecting 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. The following details those most relevant.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.4%, Charleville has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Charleville's workforce is skilled with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.4% as of June 2025.

This rate was 0.5% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was similar to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading industries were health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Charleville had a particular specialization in public administration & safety with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

Mining was under-represented at 0.0% compared to Rest of Qld's 3.6%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the 12-month period ending Sep-22, labour force increased by 0.4%, while employment decreased by 0.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. This contrasted with Rest of Qld where employment rose by 1.8% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's Sep-22 national employment forecasts projected overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Charleville's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Charleville had a median taxpayer income of $52,482 and an average income of $58,959. Nationally, the median was $50,780 and the average was $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $59,824 (median) and $67,207 (average). Census 2021 data ranks personal income at the 53rd percentile ($822 weekly), with household income at the 22nd percentile. The largest income segment is 30.8% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly. Housing costs retention is 90.8%, but disposable income ranks 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

Charleville's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 93.0% houses and 7.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 92.7% houses and 7.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Charleville stood at 35.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.8% and rented ones at 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 at $867 versus 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% of all households, including 20.1% couples with children, 28.8% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.7%, with lone person households at 36.5% and group households comprising 3.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 17.8%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (26.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.5% in primary, 9.3% in secondary, and 2.9% in tertiary education. Charleville's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 696 students as of the latest data. The area has varied educational conditions (ICSEA: 905), with an educational mix including 2 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (19.6 places per 100 residents vs 14.2 regionally), indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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 its health data.

Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence rates for common health conditions. Approximately 51% (~1800 people) of Charleville's total population has private health cover, which is relatively low. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 10.1% of residents) and asthma (8.6%). However, 65.1% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 67.5% in the rest of Queensland. Charleville has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (21.3%, or 758 people), compared to the rest of Queensland at 20.1%. The health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly mirroring those of the general population.

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

Charleville's population was found to be predominantly culturally homogeneous, with 80.7% being Australian citizens, 88.6% born in Australia, and 92.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, accounting for 66.4% of Charleville's population, comparable to the 66.5% across the Rest of Qld. The top three ancestral groups were Australian (33.9%), English (25.0%), and Australian Aboriginal (10.4%).

Notably, Vietnamese individuals made up 3.0% of Charleville's population, higher than the regional average of 0.5%. German ancestry was also slightly overrepresented at 4.2%, compared to 4.6% regionally, while Irish ancestry was similarly represented at 9.0%, close to the regional average of 8.9%.

Charleville hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Charleville is 42 years, close to the Rest of Queensland's average of 41 years but higher than Australia's median of 38 years. The 55-64 age cohort makes up 16.0% of Charleville's population, compared to the Rest of Queensland's average, indicating an over-representation. Conversely, the 35-44 age cohort is under-represented at 9.8%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 65 to 74 age group has increased from 11.4% to 12.9%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has risen from 14.5% to 15.8%. However, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 11.6% to 9.6%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 11.9% to 10.8%. Population forecasts for Charleville in 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to remain unchanged at 188 people (-0%), while the 75 to 84 and 85+ cohorts are expected to experience population declines.