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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Charlton Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$545/wk
$28,340 per year
#7776 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$758/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Charlton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (546) Female 50.0% (545)

Population Density

4.5
people per km²
1,095 people · 244.6 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,290
Family income/wk

Charlton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Charlton Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
69.6% 261 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.4% 114 dwellings

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

Charlton Country of Birth

Australia
95.6%
England
3.3%
India
1.1%

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

Charlton Religion

No Religion
33.8%
Catholic
26.4%
Not stated
12.8%
Anglican
11.9%
Uniting Church
10.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.5%
Othr Christian
1.0%
Buddhism
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Charlton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.8%

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

Charlton Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Charlton Employment

💼
Employed full-time
30.1% 248 people
Employed part-time
19.9% 164 people
🔍
Unemployed
1.8% 15 people
🏠
Not in labour force
48.2% 398 people

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

Charlton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.1%
Bachelor Degree
20.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.1%
Postgraduate Degree
5.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.6%
Certificate I/II
3.0%

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

Charlton Occupation

Managers
20.4%
Professionals
20.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.6%
Community & Personal Service
14.4%
Labourers
10.4%
Clerical & Administrative
8.4%
Sales Workers
6.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.0%

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

Charlton Field of Study

Management & Commerce
16.7%
Agriculture & Environment
15.8%
Education
15.4%
Health
14.9%
Engineering
12.7%
Society & Culture
8.8%
Architecture & Building
6.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.4%
Creative Arts
2.6%
Information Technology
1.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.3%

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

Charlton Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Charlton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.8%
$1-$149/wk
1.8%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
12.9%
$500-$649/wk
7.2%
$650-$799/wk
11.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.6%
$4,000+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Charlton Marital Status

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Married
47.2% 452
↔️
Separated
4.6% 44
📋
Divorced
8.6% 82
🕊️
Widowed
9.2% 88
👤
Never married
30.4% 291

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Charlton Ancestry

Australian
37.5%
English
30.2%
Irish
13.9%
Scottish
8.5%
Other
3.3%
German
1.8%
Italian
1.5%
Dutch
1.2%
Indian
0.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
0.5%
Maltese
0.5%
Polish
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Charlton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
40.6%
Primary — Government
30.8%
Pre-school
10.5%
Primary — Catholic
9.8%
Vocational Education
8.3%

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

Charlton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
10.7% 207
No need for assistance
89.3% 1,725

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

Charlton Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
34.5% 286
Not a volunteer
65.5% 543

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Charlton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
14.0%
$300-$449/mo
13.0%
$450-$599/mo
6.0%
$600-$799/mo
25.0%
$800-$999/mo
12.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Charlton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.5%
Did not go to work
8.8%
Walked only
8.8%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Other
1.6%
Truck
1.3%
Bicycle
0.8%

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

Charlton Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.4%
1 vehicle
35.6%
2 vehicles
34.7%
3 vehicles
16.5%
4+ vehicles
6.8%

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

Charlton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.3%
2 bedrooms
17.8%
3 bedrooms
56.8%
4 bedrooms
21.8%
5 bedrooms
1.4%

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

Charlton Population Mobility

11.0%
moved in the last year
30.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
46.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Charlton Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
20
Indigenous residents
1,924
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Charlton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
107
Arthritis
59
Diabetes
47
Lung condition
44
Heart disease
43
Asthma
40
Stroke
32
Cancer
30
Kidney disease
24
Dementia
8

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

Charlton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.8%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
8.2%
$300-$399/wk
8.9%
$400-$499/wk
8.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
1.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Charlton Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.3%
Couple — children under 15
29.6%
Couple — no children under 15
12.2%
One parent — no children under 15
6.5%
One parent — children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Charlton Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.1% 26
👤
Never served
96.9% 811

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Charlton Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
18.7% 154
Did not provide
81.3% 671

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Charlton Children Ever Born

No children
25.0%
1 child
11.4%
2 children
23.0%
3 children
26.5%
4 children
9.6%
5+ children
4.5%

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

Charlton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
16
1961–1970
12
1971–1980
8
1981–1990
6
1991–2000
6
2001–2010
4
2011–2015
3
2016
3
2019
7

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

Charlton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.4%
5–14 hours
27.3%
15–29 hours
16.6%
30+ hours
13.0%
Did not do domestic work
24.6%

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

Charlton Household Size

1 person
36.7%
2 persons
42.4%
3 persons
9.8%
4 persons
5.6%
5 persons
4.4%
6+ persons
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Charlton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
845
Moved from VIC
56
Moved — same area (SA2)
27
Moved from NSW
6

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

Charlton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
85.7%
Blended family — no other children
7.8%
Step family — no other children
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Charlton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 63 total

Justice Procedures
31
Theft
14
Assault
8
Property Damage
6
Break & Enter
2
Drug Offences
1
Public Order
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Charlton Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
1009
avg ICSEA score
38
total students
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 38 students
1009
ICSEA
Charlton College Charlton College (Cluster) Government
Combined

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

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Charlton Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $958/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.9%

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

If you earn X in Charlton

≈ $4,151/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $758/wk
Rent share 20.9%

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Charlton vs State & National Average

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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.