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Charlwood QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Charlwood QLD is 146 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Charlwood is $593 per week ($30,836 per year). Median rent in Charlwood is $276 per week ($1,196 per month). Charlwood has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Charlwood has a population density of 5.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Charlwood is $1,605.

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Charlwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Charlwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$593/wk

$30,836 per year

#7193 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$276/wk

$1,196 per month

#5544 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,605/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Charlwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (70) Female 51.0% (73)

Population Density

5.9

people per km²

146 people · 24.6 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,354

Family income/wk

Charlwood 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Charlwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.2% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.8% 14 dwellings

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

Charlwood Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Charlwood Religion

No Religion

51.5%

Anglican

16.4%

Catholic

12.7%

Not stated

6.0%

Pentecostal

3.7%

Lutheran

3.7%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

3.0%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Charlwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.6%

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

Charlwood Employment

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Employed full-time

26.5% 30 people

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Employed part-time

34.5% 39 people

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Not in labour force

38.9% 44 people

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

Charlwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

30.4%

Bachelor Degree

16.1%

Certificate I/II

7.1%

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

Charlwood Occupation

Managers

28.1%

Professionals

21.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.8%

Labourers

14.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.8%

Community & Personal Service

7.0%

Clerical & Administrative

5.3%

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

Charlwood Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Engineering

20.0%

Architecture & Building

20.0%

Health

17.5%

Agriculture & Environment

10.0%

Education

7.5%

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

Charlwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Charlwood Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.7%

$4,000+/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Charlwood Marital Status

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Married

54.0% 68

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Divorced

11.1% 14

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Widowed

4.0% 5

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Never married

31.0% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Charlwood Ancestry

Australian

33.7%

English

32.1%

German

11.2%

Irish

8.6%

Scottish

6.4%

Other

3.7%

Italian

2.7%

French

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Charlwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.2%

Secondary — Government

35.3%

Vocational Education

23.5%

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

Charlwood Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.9% 13

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No need for assistance

95.1% 251

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

Charlwood Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.1% 25

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Not a volunteer

77.9% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Charlwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

55.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Charlwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

54.9%

Walked only

13.7%

Did not go to work

13.7%

Truck

9.8%

Car (passenger)

7.8%

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

Charlwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.0%

2 vehicles

45.6%

3 vehicles

31.6%

4+ vehicles

8.8%

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

Charlwood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.8%

2 bedrooms

17.3%

3 bedrooms

28.8%

4 bedrooms

32.7%

5 bedrooms

15.4%

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

Charlwood Population Mobility

6.6%

moved in the last year

39.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Charlwood Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

273

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Charlwood Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

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

Charlwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.5%

$1-$149/wk

11.6%

$150-$299/wk

8.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.5%

$3,500+/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Charlwood Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.6%

Couple — children under 15

31.4%

Couple — no children under 15

19.5%

One parent — children under 15

8.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Charlwood Military Service

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Previously served

4.4% 5

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Never served

95.6% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Charlwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 17

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Did not provide

85.5% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Charlwood Children Ever Born

No children

9.4%

1 child

25.0%

2 children

56.3%

3 children

9.4%

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

Charlwood When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Charlwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.5%

5–14 hours

36.6%

15–29 hours

17.9%

30+ hours

10.7%

Did not do domestic work

14.3%

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

Charlwood Household Size

1 person

21.4%

2 persons

38.6%

3 persons

22.9%

4 persons

10.0%

5 persons

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Charlwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

128

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Charlwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

66.7%

Step family — no other children

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Charlwood Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,297/wk

Median Rent $276/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.3%

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

If you earn X in Charlwood

Your weekly income

≈ $5,620/month

Median rent $276/wk

Left after rent $1,021/wk

Rent share 21.3%

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Charlwood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 73 Income: $888/wk Rent: $200/wk

Jollys Lookout

Pop: 73 Income: $942/wk Rent: $300/wk

No 6 Branch

Pop: 73 Income: $725/wk Rent: $225/wk

Silverleaf

Pop: 73 Income: $550/wk Rent: $200/wk

Wallaces Creek

Pop: 74 Income: $883/wk Rent: $380/wk

Captains Mountain

Pop: 74 Income: $556/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlwood

What is the population of Charlwood QLD?

The population of Charlwood QLD is 146 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.9 people per km².Charlwood is ranked #7,830 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Charlwood?

The median personal income in Charlwood QLD is $593 per week, or $30,836 per year.The median household income is $1,297 per week.Family income is $1,354 per week.Charlwood is ranked #7,193 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Charlwood?

Median rent in Charlwood QLD is $276 per week ($1,196 per month).Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Charlwood ranks #5,544 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Charlwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Charlwood QLD is $1,605. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Charlwood?

The median age in Charlwood QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Charlwood a good suburb to live in?

Charlwood is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 146.The median income is $593/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% 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: 30584. All dollar figures in AUD.