Charbon NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Charbon, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Charbon NSW is 91 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Charbon is $384 per week ($19,968 per year). Median rent in Charbon is $200 per week ($867 per month). Charbon has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Charbon has a population density of 17.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Charbon is $737.

There were 5 recorded offences in Charbon in 2025-26, a rate of 55 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Charbon Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Charbon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$384/wk
$19,968 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$737/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.6 per bedroom

Charbon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.9% (53) Female 41.1% (37)

Population Density

17.5
people per km²
91 people · 5.2 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Charbon Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Charbon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
51.7% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
48.3% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Charbon Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Charbon Religion

No Religion
48.8%
Anglican
28.0%
Not stated
13.4%
Catholic
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Charbon Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
40.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
27.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
27.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Charbon Employment

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Employed full-time
12.3% 8 people
Employed part-time
13.8% 9 people
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Unemployed
6.2% 4 people
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Not in labour force
67.7% 44 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Charbon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Charbon Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
57.1%
Community & Personal Service
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Charbon Field of Study

Society & Culture
50.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Charbon Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Charbon Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
25.0%
$400-$499/wk
15.6%
$500-$649/wk
18.8%
$650-$799/wk
18.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Charbon Marital Status

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Married
28.7% 23
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Separated
10.0% 8
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Divorced
10.0% 8
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Widowed
10.0% 8
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Never married
41.3% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Charbon Ancestry

Australian
51.8%
English
24.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
9.1%
Other
6.4%
Irish
4.5%
Scottish
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Charbon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
31.3%
Vocational Education
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Charbon Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
9.3% 14
No need for assistance
90.7% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Charbon Volunteering

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Volunteer
6.0% 4
Not a volunteer
94.0% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Charbon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Charbon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.3%
Did not go to work
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Charbon Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.5%
1 vehicle
45.0%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Charbon Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
36.1%
3 bedrooms
55.6%
4 bedrooms
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Charbon Population Mobility

6.0%
moved in the last year
23.1%
moved in the last 5 years
17.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
36.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Charbon Indigenous Population

14.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
22
Indigenous residents
129
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Charbon Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
10
Diabetes
8
Mental health
8
Heart disease
4
Arthritis
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Charbon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$1-$149/wk
7.8%
$150-$299/wk
17.6%
$300-$399/wk
19.6%
$400-$499/wk
15.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
5.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Charbon Family Structure

Couple — no children
28.6%
One parent — no children under 15
26.5%
Couple — no children under 15
20.4%
One parent — children under 15
18.4%
Couple — children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Charbon Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.1% 7
Did not provide
89.9% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Charbon Children Ever Born

1 child
27.3%
2 children
27.3%
5+ children
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Charbon When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Charbon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.4%
5–14 hours
10.8%
15–29 hours
6.2%
30+ hours
18.5%
Did not do domestic work
49.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Charbon Household Size

1 person
52.6%
2 persons
28.9%
3 persons
7.9%
4 persons
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Charbon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Charbon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Assault
1
Sexual Offences
1
Theft
1
Property Damage
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Charbon Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
837
avg ICSEA score
95
total students
Kandos Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 95 students
837
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Charbon Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $746/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Charbon

≈ $3,233/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $546/wk
Rent share 26.8%

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Charbon vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charbon

What is the population of Charbon NSW?

The population of Charbon NSW is 91 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Charbon?

The median personal income in Charbon NSW is $384 per week, or $19,968 per year.The median household income is $746 per week.Family income is $900 per week.

How much is rent in Charbon?

Median rent in Charbon NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 26.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Charbon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Charbon NSW is $737. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Charbon?

The median age in Charbon NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Charbon a good suburb to live in?

Charbon is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 91.The median income is $384/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10882. All dollar figures in AUD.