Charleys Forest NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Charleys Forest NSW is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Charleys Forest is $589 per week ($30,628 per year). Median rent in Charleys Forest is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Charleys Forest has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Charleys Forest has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Charleys Forest is $1,200.

There were 1 recorded offences in Charleys Forest in 2024-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Charleys Forest Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Charleys Forest Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$589/wk
$30,628 per year
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Median Rent
$275/wk
$1,192 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,200/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Charleys Forest Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.3% (41) Female 39.7% (27)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
70 people · 89.0 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Charleys Forest Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Charleys Forest Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.5% 20 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.5% 12 dwellings

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

Charleys Forest Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Charleys Forest Religion

No Religion
40.3%
Catholic
19.4%
Not stated
19.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
11.3%
Anglican
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Charleys Forest Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.6%

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

Charleys Forest Employment

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Employed full-time
37.5% 21 people
Employed part-time
21.4% 12 people
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Not in labour force
41.1% 23 people

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

Charleys Forest Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
32.0%
Bachelor Degree
28.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
28.0%
Postgraduate Degree
12.0%

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

Charleys Forest Occupation

Managers
21.7%
Professionals
21.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
21.7%
Clerical & Administrative
13.0%

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

Charleys Forest Field of Study

Engineering
29.4%
Agriculture & Environment
29.4%
Health
23.5%
Management & Commerce
17.6%

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

Charleys Forest Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Charleys Forest Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$500-$649/wk
18.5%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
22.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.8%
$4,000+/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Charleys Forest Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 32
↔️
Separated
4.7% 3
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Divorced
18.8% 12
🕊️
Widowed
4.7% 3
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Never married
21.9% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Charleys Forest Ancestry

English
35.5%
Australian
23.4%
Irish
10.3%
German
8.4%
Scottish
8.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.5%
Chinese
3.7%
Dutch
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Charleys Forest School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Charleys Forest Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.3% 3
No need for assistance
97.7% 129

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

Charleys Forest Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.6% 11
Not a volunteer
81.4% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Charleys Forest Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Charleys Forest How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.1%
Did not go to work
15.4%
Walked only
11.5%

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

Charleys Forest Car Ownership

1 vehicle
28.1%
2 vehicles
34.4%
3 vehicles
18.8%
4+ vehicles
18.8%

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

Charleys Forest Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
38.5%
3 bedrooms
46.2%
4 bedrooms
15.4%

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

Charleys Forest Population Mobility

8.5%
moved in the last year
34.8%
moved in the last 5 years
55.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Charleys Forest Indigenous Population

9.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
12
Indigenous residents
122
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Charleys Forest Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
4
Arthritis
3

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

Charleys Forest Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.9%
$150-$299/wk
18.4%
$300-$399/wk
7.9%
$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$500-$649/wk
10.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.9%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Charleys Forest Family Structure

Couple — no children
52.3%
Couple — children under 15
34.1%
Couple — no children under 15
6.8%
One parent — children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Charleys Forest Military Service

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Previously served
12.7% 8
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Never served
87.3% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Charleys Forest Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.1% 5
Did not provide
90.9% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Charleys Forest Children Ever Born

2 children
42.9%
3 children
57.1%

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

Charleys Forest When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1981–1990
4

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

Charleys Forest Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.0%
5–14 hours
38.0%
15–29 hours
10.0%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
22.0%

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

Charleys Forest Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
30.0%
3 persons
10.0%
5 persons
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Charleys Forest Where Residents Moved From

Same address
65
Moved from NSW
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Charleys Forest Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Charleys Forest Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Charleys Forest Rent Prices & Affordability

32%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $850/wk
Median Rent $275/wk
Rent-to-Income 32.4%

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

If you earn X in Charleys Forest

≈ $3,683/month
Median rent $275/wk
Left after rent $575/wk
Rent share 32.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Charleys Forest vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charleys Forest

What is the population of Charleys Forest NSW?

The population of Charleys Forest NSW is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Charleys Forest?

The median personal income in Charleys Forest NSW is $589 per week, or $30,628 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Charleys Forest?

Median rent in Charleys Forest NSW is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 32.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Charleys Forest?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Charleys Forest NSW is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Charleys Forest?

The median age in Charleys Forest NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Charleys Forest a good suburb to live in?

Charleys Forest is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 70.The median income is $589/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.4% 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: 10885. All dollar figures in AUD.