Charlton NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Charlton NSW is 17 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Charlton is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Charlton is $150 per week ($650 per month). Charlton has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Charlton has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Charlton is $8,667.

There were 5 recorded offences in Charlton in 2024-25, a rate of 294 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (5 offences).

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Charlton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Charlton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
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Median Age
33years
5 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$8,667/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Charlton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 65.0% (13) Female 35.0% (7)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
17 people · 55.6 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,874
Family income/wk

Charlton Age Distribution

20-24
25-29
30-34
45-49
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Charlton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Charlton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Charlton Religion

Not stated
44.4%
Anglican
27.8%
Catholic
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Charlton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
50.0%

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

Charlton Employment

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Employed full-time
57.1% 8 people
Employed part-time
21.4% 3 people
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Not in labour force
21.4% 3 people

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

Charlton Qualifications

Postgraduate Degree
100.0%

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

Charlton Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Management & Commerce
50.0%

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

Charlton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Charlton Marital Status

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Married
57.9% 11
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Never married
42.1% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Charlton Ancestry

English
70.0%
Australian
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Charlton Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 20

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

Charlton Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.3% 3
Not a volunteer
72.7% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Charlton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Charlton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
100.0%

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

Charlton Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Charlton Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
56.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Charlton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
24
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Charlton Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
5

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

Charlton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1,750-$1,999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Charlton Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
40.0%
Couple — no children
33.3%
Couple — children under 15
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Charlton Military Service

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Previously served
28.6% 4
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Never served
71.4% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Charlton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
50.0% 8
Did not provide
50.0% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Charlton Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
42.9%
Did not do domestic work
57.1%

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

Charlton Household Size

1 person
50.0%
4 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Charlton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Charlton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Assault
5

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Charlton Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.3%

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

If you earn X in Charlton

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $975/wk
Rent share 13.3%

Charlton vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlton

What is the population of Charlton NSW?

The population of Charlton NSW is 17 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Charlton?

The median personal income in Charlton NSW is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $2,874 per week.

How much is rent in Charlton?

Median rent in Charlton NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 13.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Charlton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Charlton NSW is $8,667. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Charlton?

The median age in Charlton NSW is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Charlton a good suburb to live in?

Charlton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 17.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.3% 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: 10887. All dollar figures in AUD.