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Charlestown QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Charlestown, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Charlestown QLD is 79 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Charlestown is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Charlestown is $225 per week ($975 per month). Charlestown has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Charlestown has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Charlestown is $1,540.

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Charlestown Population

residents (Census 2021)

Charlestown Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$575/wk

$29,900 per year

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Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,540/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Charlestown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (39) Female 50.0% (39)

Population Density

0.4

people per km²

79 people · 190.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,292

Family income/wk

Charlestown Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Charlestown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.1% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.9% 12 dwellings

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

Charlestown Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Charlestown Religion

No Religion

34.6%

Anglican

17.3%

Not stated

16.0%

Catholic

8.6%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

6.2%

Other Religions Tot

6.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.2%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Charlestown Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.7%

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

Charlestown Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Charlestown Employment

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Employed full-time

27.3% 15 people

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Employed part-time

25.5% 14 people

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Not in labour force

47.3% 26 people

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

Charlestown Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

42.9%

Certificate III/IV

42.9%

Postgraduate Degree

14.3%

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

Charlestown Occupation

Community & Personal Service

42.9%

Managers

28.6%

Professionals

28.6%

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

Charlestown Field of Study

Education

35.7%

Engineering

21.4%

Health

21.4%

Management & Commerce

21.4%

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

Charlestown Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Charlestown Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

29.4%

$650-$799/wk

23.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

23.5%

$4,000+/wk

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Charlestown Marital Status

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Married

49.3% 33

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Divorced

13.4% 9

🕊️

Widowed

7.5% 5

👤

Never married

29.9% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Charlestown Ancestry

Australian

47.7%

English

29.1%

Scottish

9.3%

Irish

5.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.7%

German

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Charlestown School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

66.7%

Secondary — Government

33.3%

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

Charlestown Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.4% 3

✅

No need for assistance

97.6% 124

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

Charlestown Volunteering

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Volunteer

37.9% 22

—

Not a volunteer

62.1% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Charlestown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.0%

Did not go to work

13.0%

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

Charlestown Car Ownership

1 vehicle

28.1%

2 vehicles

31.3%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

28.1%

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

Charlestown Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.8%

3 bedrooms

24.1%

4 bedrooms

27.6%

5 bedrooms

17.2%

6+ bedrooms

17.2%

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

Charlestown Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

32.7%

moved in the last 5 years

5.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Charlestown Indigenous Population

7.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

117

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Charlestown Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Charlestown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.8%

$150-$299/wk

23.5%

$300-$399/wk

23.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Charlestown Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

30.6%

Couple — no children

29.0%

Couple — no children under 15

25.8%

One parent — children under 15

14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Charlestown Military Service

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Previously served

6.6% 4

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Never served

93.4% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Charlestown Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

21.1% 12

—

Did not provide

78.9% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Charlestown Children Ever Born

No children

36.4%

1 child

27.3%

2 children

13.6%

3 children

22.7%

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

Charlestown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.7%

5–14 hours

35.5%

15–29 hours

12.9%

30+ hours

16.1%

Did not do domestic work

17.7%

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

Charlestown Household Size

1 person

21.4%

2 persons

40.5%

3 persons

7.1%

4 persons

19.0%

5 persons

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Charlestown Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Charlestown Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,124/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Charlestown

Your weekly income

≈ $4,871/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $899/wk

Rent share 20.0%

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Charlestown vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Coorumbene

Pop: 40 Income: $1,031/wk

Malling

Pop: 40 Income: $942/wk Rent: $200/wk

Mount Debateable

Pop: 40 Income: $787/wk Rent: $110/wk

Mungalli

Pop: 40 Income: $514/wk Rent: $200/wk

Muniganeen

Pop: 40 Income: $410/wk Rent: $113/wk

Nukku

Pop: 40 Income: $675/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlestown

What is the population of Charlestown QLD?

The population of Charlestown QLD is 79 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Charlestown?

The median personal income in Charlestown QLD is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,124 per week.Family income is $1,292 per week.

How much is rent in Charlestown?

Median rent in Charlestown QLD is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Charlestown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Charlestown QLD is $1,540. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Charlestown?

The median age in Charlestown QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Charlestown a good suburb to live in?

Charlestown is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 79.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30581. All dollar figures in AUD.