Suburbs Mount Charles

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Mount Charles SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Charles, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mount Charles SA is 58 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Charles is $784 per week ($40,768 per year). Mount Charles has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Charles has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (23% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Charles is $485.

There were 1 recorded offences in Mount Charles in 2024-25, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Mount Charles, South Australia — 36.0836°S, 140.1499°E

Crime: Low Med High

Mount Charles Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Charles Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$784/wk
$40,768 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$485/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Mount Charles Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (29) Female 49.1% (28)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
58 people · 159.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,833
Family income/wk

Mount Charles Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
40-44
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Charles Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.0% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.0% 4 dwellings

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

Mount Charles Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mount Charles Religion

No Religion
22.6%
Not stated
17.0%
Lutheran
15.1%
Anglican
15.1%
Baptist
15.1%
Catholic
7.5%
Uniting Church
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Charles Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
28.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.4%

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

Mount Charles Employment

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Employed full-time
75.0% 21 people
⏰
Employed part-time
25.0% 7 people

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

Mount Charles Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
28.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.4%

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

Mount Charles Occupation

Managers
58.8%
Professionals
23.5%
Community & Personal Service
17.6%

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

Mount Charles Field of Study

Society & Culture
42.9%
Agriculture & Environment
35.7%
Health
21.4%

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

Mount Charles Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Charles Weekly Household Income

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Charles Marital Status

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Married
67.5% 27
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Never married
32.5% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Charles Ancestry

English
50.0%
Australian
28.3%
German
13.3%
Other
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Charles School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Mount Charles Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 79

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

Mount Charles Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.6% 11
—
Not a volunteer
69.4% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Charles How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Other
19.0%
Did not go to work
14.3%

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

Mount Charles Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Mount Charles Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
55.0%
4 bedrooms
20.0%
5 bedrooms
25.0%

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

Mount Charles Population Mobility

13.0%
moved in the last year
16.2%
moved in the last 5 years
75.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Charles Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
73
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Charles Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.5%
$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$650-$799/wk
17.5%
$800-$999/wk
15.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Charles Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.0%
Couple — children under 15
40.0%
Couple — no children under 15
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Charles Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.4% 7
—
Did not provide
80.6% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Charles Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Mount Charles When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
6

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

Mount Charles Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
26.5%
15–29 hours
29.4%
30+ hours
20.6%
Did not do domestic work
23.5%

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

Mount Charles Household Size

1 person
23.1%
2 persons
23.1%
3 persons
30.8%
5 persons
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Charles Where Residents Moved From

Same address
40
Moved from SA
4
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Mount Charles Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Charles Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2023
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Mount Charles Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Mount Charles

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,812/wk
Rent share —

Mount Charles vs State & National Average

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Apoinga
Pop: 29 Income: $425/wk Rent: $100/wk
Canowie Belt
Pop: 29 Income: $1,166/wk Rent: $100/wk
Hacklins Corner
Pop: 29 Income: $762/wk Rent: $100/wk
Melton (SA)
Pop: 29 Income: $762/wk
Waddikee
Pop: 29 Income: $949/wk
Barna
Pop: 30 Income: $407/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Charles

What is the population of Mount Charles SA?

The population of Mount Charles SA is 58 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Mount Charles?

The median personal income in Mount Charles SA is $784 per week, or $40,768 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,833 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Charles?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Charles SA is $485. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Charles?

The median age in Mount Charles SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Charles a good suburb to live in?

Mount Charles is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 58.The median income is $784/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 40940. All dollar figures in AUD.