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Charlton VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Charlton, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Charlton VIC is 1,095 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Charlton is $545 per week ($28,340 per year). Median rent in Charlton is $200 per week ($867 per month). Charlton has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Charlton has a population density of 4.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Charlton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Charlton is $758.
There were 63 recorded offences in Charlton in 2025-25, a rate of 58 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (31 offences).
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Charlton Population
Charlton Median Income & Rent
Charlton Demographics
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Charlton Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Charlton Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Charlton Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Charlton Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Charlton Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Charlton Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Charlton Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Charlton Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Charlton Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Charlton Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Charlton Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Charlton Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Charlton Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Charlton Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Charlton School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Charlton Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Charlton Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Charlton Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Charlton How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Charlton Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Charlton Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Charlton Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Charlton Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Charlton Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Charlton Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Charlton Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Charlton Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Charlton Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Charlton Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Charlton When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Charlton Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Charlton Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Charlton Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Charlton Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Charlton Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 63 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Charlton Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlton
What is the population of Charlton VIC?
The population of Charlton VIC is 1,095 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.5 people per km².Charlton is ranked #3,835 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Charlton?
The median personal income in Charlton VIC is $545 per week, or $28,340 per year.The median household income is $958 per week.Family income is $1,290 per week.Charlton is ranked #7,776 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Charlton?
Median rent in Charlton VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Charlton ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Charlton?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Charlton VIC is $758. 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 VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Charlton a good suburb to live in?
Charlton is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,095.The median income is $545/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% 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: 20535. All dollar figures in AUD.