5,613

People

est. as @ 17 Jul 2026

2021 Census | 2,612 people

10.83 km²

Land area

518.3 /km²

Density

2.0%

Unemployment

276 /yr

Resi approvals

Situated 69 kilometers southwest from Melbourne CBD, the suburb of Charlemont offers a picturesque and quiet setting that embodies suburban serenity while providing desirable lifestyle options. This family-friendly area is characterized by its green open spaces, parks, and playgrounds, which appeal to those seeking an outdoor lifestyle. Residents enjoy the convenience of nearby local cafes, shops, and schools, which contribute to a vibrant and inclusive suburban atmosphere. Additionally, the coastal surrounds offer ample opportunities for leisurely walks and water activities, adding nature and tranquility to this Victorian locale. The local community features a high proportion of children and young adults, largely comprising group households that are exceptionally well educated. Furthermore, a substantial number of major infrastructure projects are planned for the area, which are expected to drive future regional performance. As of May 2026, the population of Charlemont is estimated at around 5,613 residents, a figure derived from aggregated SA2-level ERP counts released annually and national address file updates compiled quarterly. This represents a significant population increase of 3,001 people (114.9%) since the 2021 Census, when the area recorded a population of 2,612 people, establishing it as having one of the strongest population growth profiles in the country. This rapid growth is supported by development activity and population drivers that are well above average. Key market factors influencing the area include high population growth forecasts, a well-educated local workforce, and a below-average unemployment rate, alongside a strong representation of mortgage holders within the resident community.

Estimated residents are up from 2,612 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,001 people, or 114.9%.

Metrici

Charlemont

Latest FY Approvals

261

185,138

1,863

Current FY-to-Date Approvals

306

184,871

2,096

–Detached House Approvals

252/92.2%

89,436/61.9%

1,333/79.9%

–Attached/Other Approvals

21/7.8%

55,043/38.1%

335/20.1%

Average Annual Approvals

276

188,882

2,253

Total 5-Year Approvals

1,384

944,410

11,265

Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr)

100.7

6.5

8.7

Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr)

81.5

7.2

10.5

Pop Growth per Approval (2yr)

1.7

2.8

2.1

Pop Growth per Approval (5yr)

2.5

2.1

1.6

Persons per Approval

158

117

Residential Value per Unit

352

342

294

Commercial Development Value

1,569

105,080,908

2,100,608

Development Drivers Ranking

100

Address	Price	Sold	Type	Beds	Baths	Cars	Land	$/m² land
11 barbra dr, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$625K	28 Aug 2026	House	3	2	1	—	—
19 barbra dr, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$735K	12 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
41 mollyan ave, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$600K	6 Aug 2026	House	3	2	2	221m²	$2,715
7 baratheon rd, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$700K	5 Aug 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
10 valrose rd, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$670K	5 Aug 2026	House	3	2	2	350m²	$1,914
25 pigeon st, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$585K	4 Aug 2026	House	3	2	2	—	—
51 arnold circuit, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$670K	30 July 2026	House	4	2	2	326m²	$2,055
10 macomb way, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$605K	28 July 2026	House	3	2	1	144m²	$4,201
14 milesi st, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$700K	24 July 2026	House	4	2	2	350m²	$2,000
25 larkspur way, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$600K	22 July 2026	House	3	2	1	221m²	$2,715
35 flannery circuit, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$685K	20 July 2026	House	4	2	2	432m²	$1,586
227 horseshoe bend rd, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$725K	20 July 2026	House	4	2	2	448m²	$1,618
24 yildiz st, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$680K	17 July 2026	House	4	2	2	378m²	$1,799
2 farmington st, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$583K	8 July 2026	House	3	2	1	273m²	$2,134
60 giovanni dr, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$669K	2 July 2026	House	4	2	2	347m²	$1,927
11 devereux way, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$660K	2 July 2026	House	4	2	2	350m²	$1,886
48 hilltop dr, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$950K	27 June 2026	House	4	2	2	446m²	$2,130
64 barbra dr, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$696K	16 June 2026	House	3	2	2	350m²	$1,989
35 wylie st, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$550K	11 June 2026	House	3	2	1	178m²	$3,090
17 italianate st, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$680K	28 May 2026	House	4	2	2	350m²	$1,943
24 bramley ave, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$700K	21 May 2026	House	3	2	2	437m²	$1,602
123 sparrovale rd, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$400K	19 May 2026	Land	0	0	0	448m²	$893
5 arya rd, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$400K	19 May 2026	Land	0	0	0	400m²	$1,000
7 paley st, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$682K	15 May 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
1 pythais way, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$638K	12 May 2026	House	3	2	2	273m²	$2,335
18 italianate st, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$595K	12 May 2026	House	3	2	1	212m²	$2,807
7 elbert st, charlemont, VIC, 3217	—	7 May 2026	Townhouse	3	2	2	—	—
13 parkfield blvd, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$602K	7 May 2026	House	3	2	2	156m²	$3,859
9 paley st, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$680K	1 May 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
14 tywin st, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$545K	21 Apr 2026	House	2	1	1	238m²	$2,290
3 springleaf way, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$770K	20 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	498m²	$1,546
7 havant circuit, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$750K	20 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
58 lillrose dr, charlemont, VIC, 3217	—	17 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	420m²	—
36 swanburra dr, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$680K	15 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	377m²	$1,804
7 petrus way, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$595K	10 Apr 2026	House	3	2	1	144m²	$4,132
14 taylors circuit, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$570K	9 Apr 2026	House	3	2	1	189m²	$3,016
27 valrose rd, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$727K	8 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
16 barbra dr, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$645K	8 Apr 2026	House	3	2	1	336m²	$1,920
30 pigeon st, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$385K	2 Apr 2026	Land	0	0	0	392m²	$982
24 devereux way, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$750K	2 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	503m²	$1,491
6 arya rd, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$730K	30 Mar 2026	House	4	2	2	417m²	$1,751
33 parkfield blvd, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$615K	30 Mar 2026	House	3	2	2	156m²	$3,942
27 worn rd, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$711K	21 Mar 2026	House	4	2	2	446m²	$1,594
28 palladian ave, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$345K	20 Mar 2026	Land	0	0	0	351m²	$983
7B rodgers ct, charlemont, VIC, 3217	—	20 Mar 2026	House	3	2	2	—	—
59 arnold circuit, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$660K	20 Mar 2026	House	3	2	2	340m²	$1,941
22 stones st, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$716K	6 Mar 2026	House	4	2	2	350m²	$2,046
10 petrus way, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$600K	20 Feb 2026	Townhouse	3	2	1	143m²	$4,196
7D rodgers ct, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$705K	18 Feb 2026	House	4	2	2	—	—
282 reserve rd, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$340K	17 Feb 2026	Land	0	0	0	317m²	$1,073
24 gilroy cres, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$405K	17 Feb 2026	Land	0	0	0	400m²	$1,013
1 arya rd, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$405K	13 Feb 2026	Land	0	0	0	512m²	$791
19 palladian ave, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$625K	10 Feb 2026	House	3	2	2	263m²	$2,376
4 petrus way, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$605K	2 Feb 2026	House	3	2	1	—	—
10 paley st, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$600K	2 Feb 2026	Townhouse	3	2	1	—	—
5 genovesi st, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$1.03M	29 Jan 2026	House	4	3	2	752m²	$1,370
43 mollyan ave, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$590K	28 Jan 2026	House	3	2	2	220m²	$2,682
52 meereen st, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$691K	27 Jan 2026	House	4	2	2	351m²	$1,969
32 valrose rd, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$706K	27 Jan 2026	House	3	2	2	350m²	$2,017
6 munro dr, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$295K	25 Jan 2026	Land	0	0	0	263m²	$1,122
3 giovanni dr, charlemont, VIC, 3217	$390K	22 Jan 2026	Land	0	0	0	392m²	$995

Metrici	Charlemont	Comparison areaRest of Vic.	Comparison areaAustralia
Latest Population Est.	5,613	1,643,738	27,798,796
Growth Since Census	114.9%	4.3%	9.3%
Population 2021 Census	2,612	1,576,613	25,422,788
Natural Increase	12.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Overseas Migration	4.0%	47.0%	80.0%
Interstate Migration	83.0%	38.0%	0.0%
Population Forecast Growth (2041)	140.6%	8.2%	19.8%
Persons per Square Kilometer	518	7	3

Metrici	Charlemont	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Total Employment	3,087	14,651,372	115,746
–Health Care & Social Assistance	21.5%	15.2%	18.1%
–Construction	13.9%	9.3%	11.4%
–Retail Trade	11.7%	9.5%	11.3%
Labour Force	3,150	15,298,546	121,769
Participation Rate	71.5%	67.2%	64.9%
Working from Home	18.2%	23.9%	20.4%
Unemployment	2.0%	4.2%	4.9%
1Yr Emp. Growth	4.6%	1.5%	-0.4%
5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast	7.0%	6.5%	6.6%
Employment Drivers Ranking	96	100	28

Metrici	Charlemont	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Median Annual Income Est.	71,839	62,634	61,011
Average Annual Income Est.	83,063	80,499	74,849
ATO Median Taxable Income	65,535	57,137	55,657
ATO Average Taxable Income	75,774	73,435	68,280
Median Household Income	2,102	1,746	1,586
–$0 to 399	37 (1.8%)	638,312 (6.3%)	5,305 (6.1%)
–$400 to 799	121 (5.9%)	1,671,771 (16.5%)	16,522 (19.0%)
–$800 to 1,499	447 (21.8%)	2,158,104 (21.3%)	19,827 (22.8%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	1,029 (50.1%)	3,201,695 (31.6%)	27,566 (31.7%)
–$3,000 to 3,999	275 (13.4%)	1,114,514 (11.0%)	9,218 (10.6%)
–$4,000+	143 (7.0%)	1,357,681 (13.4%)	8,609 (9.9%)
Median Family Income	2,284	2,120	2,056
–$0 to 399	13 (0.9%)	236,192 (3.3%)	1,519 (2.6%)
–$400 to 799	76 (5.2%)	758,676 (10.6%)	6,542 (11.2%)
–$800 to 1,499	221 (15.1%)	1,474,408 (20.6%)	12,908 (22.1%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	817 (55.9%)	2,562,321 (35.8%)	21,903 (37.5%)
–$3,000 to 3,999	248 (17.0%)	973,396 (13.6%)	8,177 (14.0%)
–$4,000+	86 (5.9%)	1,145,171 (16.0%)	7,360 (12.6%)
Median Personal Income	1,048	805	767
–$0 to 399	916 (16.3%)	7,303,780 (26.3%)	58,229 (25.5%)
–$400 to 799	1,079 (19.2%)	6,526,191 (23.5%)	59,367 (26.0%)
–$800 to 1,499	2,152 (38.3%)	7,137,153 (25.7%)	60,277 (26.4%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	1,371 (24.4%)	5,359,808 (19.3%)	41,397 (18.2%)
–$3,000 to 3,499	45 (0.8%)	527,649 (1.9%)	3,412 (1.5%)
–$3,500+	50 (0.9%)	944,215 (3.4%)	5,232 (2.3%)
–Low Income (<$800/wk)	7.7%	22.8%	25.1%
–High Income (>$3,000/wk)	20.4%	24.4%	20.5%
Largest Income Group	$1,500 - 2,999	$1,500 - 2,999	$1,500 - 2,999
Household Disposable Income	7,541	6,376	5,810
SEIFA Score	6.2	5.6	5.1

Metrici	Charlemont	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Total Dwellings (Census)	956	9,275,218	80,968
–Owned Outright	10.5%	32.1%	33.2%
–Owned with Mortgage	61.1%	36.2%	35.7%
–Rented	28.3%	31.7%	31.1%
–Detached Houses	98.2%	72.5%	84.6%
–Semi-Detached	1.8%	12.6%	11.8%
–Apartments	0.0%	14.3%	3.0%
–Other Dwellings	0.0%	0.6%	0.6%
–Median Monthly Mortgage	1,733	1,863	1,712
–Median Weekly Rent	415	375	335
–$0-149/wk	0.0%	7.3%	7.6%
–$150-349/wk	4.7%	33.4%	46.3%
–$350-649/wk	95.3%	50.9%	44.3%
–$650-949/wk	0.0%	6.6%	1.5%
–>$950/wk	0.0%	1.8%	0.3%
–Aggregate Housing Cost	1,567	1,189	1,062
–Mortgage / Income	19.0%	24.6%	24.9%
–Rent / Income	19.7%	21.5%	21.1%
–Persons per Bedroom	0.7	0.8	0.8

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Suburb	Distance	People	Median	Growth	Sales
Charlemont	—	5,613	—	—	—
Marshall	2.2 km	2,370	—	—	—
Armstrong Creek (Vic.)	2.6 km	16,489	—	—	—
Grovedale	2.9 km	15,344	—	—	—
Mount Duneed	3.5 km	9,457	—	—	—
St Albans Park	3.9 km	4,822	—	—	—
Belmont (Vic.)	4.4 km	15,293	—	—	—
Whittington	4.8 km	3,908	—	—	—
Thomson (Greater Geelong - Vic.)	5.2 km	1,595	—	—	—
Waurn Ponds	5.3 km	4,824	—	—	—
Newcomb	6.0 km	4,665	—	—	—
East Geelong	6.3 km	3,986	—	—	—
Highton	6.4 km	22,529	—	—	—
Moolap	6.6 km	1,831	—	—	—
Wandana Heights	6.7 km	2,172	—	—	—
Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.)	7.0 km	10,443	—	—	—
Geelong	7.1 km	5,801	—	—	—
Geelong West	8.4 km	8,140	—	—	—
Manifold Heights	8.9 km	2,952	—	—	—
Leopold	9.5 km	14,399	—	—	—
Herne Hill (Vic.)	9.6 km	3,773	—	—	—
North Geelong	10.6 km	3,366	—	—	—

Metrici	Charlemont	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Current Household Est.	2,052	10,142,077	87,047
Median Household Size	2.5	2.5	2.4
Total Households (Census)	955	9,275,217	80,964
–Lone Person Households	21.3%	25.6%	28.7%
–Group Households	7.8%	3.9%	4.2%
–Other Households	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
–Family Households	71.2%	70.5%	67.1%
–Couple with Children	29.8%	31.4%	28.5%
–Couple No Children	29.2%	26.8%	25.9%
–One Parent Family	9.9%	11.1%	11.6%
–Avg Children per Family	1.1	1.6	1.6
Currently Married	37.0%	46.5%	43.3%
Never Married	50.1%	36.5%	38.8%

Metrici	Charlemont	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
University Qualifications	30.6%	30.4%	27.3%
–Bachelor Degree	21.7%	20.0%	18.1%
–Postgraduate Degree	5.6%	7.6%	6.0%
–Advanced Diploma	13.2%	10.8%	11.3%
–Certificate	25.8%	22.0%	23.3%
No Tertiary Qualifications	30.4%	36.8%	38.1%
Number of Schools	2	11,054	98
Total School Attendance	1,044	4,176,099	37,959
ICSEA Score	1,077	1,001	1,037
Education Drivers Ranking	85	100	65

#	School name	Type	Places	ICSEA	Distance (km)
1	Yirrama Primary School	Primary	n.a	n.a	0.19
2	Iona College Geelong	Secondary	1,044	1077	1.00

Metrici	Charlemont	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Transport Stops	15	171,981	1,070
Routes	16	12,966	69
Weekly Trips	1,133	1,140,068	12,559
Avg Dist. Between Stops (m)	93	235	101
Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m)	228	7,586	262
Population per Stop	374	161	213
Population per Trip	4.9	24.3	18.1
Population per Route	350	2,136	3,298
Public Transport Access Ranking	52	100	42
Vehicles per Dwelling	1.6	1.4	1.4
Work from Home	18.2%	23.9%	20.4%
Single Mode Commute	80.7%	73.8%	78.3%
Two Mode	0.9%	1.9%	1.2%
Three+ Mode	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%
–Car	96.8%	84.1%	90.7%
–Train	1.5%	4.9%	2.0%
–Bus	1.0%	3.6%	2.0%
–Walk	0.0%	3.7%	2.9%
–Cycle	0.0%	1.0%	1.0%
–Ferry	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%
–Tram/Light Rail	0.0%	0.5%	0.1%
–Other	0.4%	1.1%	0.6%

Metrici	Charlemont	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Private Health Cover Rate	56.7%	55.7%	53.3%
Need for Assistance	5.0%	5.8%	6.8%
Zero L/T Health Conditions	72.5%	69.8%	65.9%
One Long Term Condition	18.7%	20.5%	22.8%
Two Long Term Conditions	5.9%	6.4%	7.3%
3+ Long Term Conditions	2.9%	3.3%	3.9%
–Arthritis	4.6%	7.7%	7.8%
–Asthma	9.1%	7.4%	8.8%
–Cancer	1.8%	2.6%	2.6%
–Dementia / Alzheimers	1.2%	0.7%	0.8%
–Diabetes	3.0%	4.3%	4.4%
–Heart Disease	2.0%	3.6%	3.7%
–Kidney Disease	0.7%	0.8%	0.9%
–Lung Condition	1.1%	1.6%	1.7%
–Mental Health Issue	10.8%	8.0%	10.1%
–Stroke	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%
–Other Condition	6.0%	7.3%	7.9%

Metrici	Charlemont	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Born Overseas	19.3%	29.3%	19.6%
Born in Australia	80.7%	70.7%	80.4%
Australian Citizens	85.9%	83.8%	86.9%
Speak English Only	82.4%	76.4%	85.7%
Speak Other Language	17.6%	23.6%	14.3%
Indigenous Population	0.7%	2.2%	1.0%
Largest Ethnic Group	Australian	English	English
Main Religion	Christianity	Christianity	Christianity
–Buddhism	1.3%	2.6%	1.2%
–Christianity	39.2%	47.5%	47.4%
–Hinduism	4.8%	2.9%	1.7%
–Islam	1.6%	3.5%	2.0%
–Judaism	0.0%	0.4%	0.1%
–Other	2.6%	1.4%	1.2%
–No Religion	50.5%	41.6%	46.4%

Metrici	Charlemont	Comparison areaAustralia	Comparison areaSA3
Median Age	31	38	38
Largest Age Group	25 to 34	25 to 34	25 to 34
Children (0-14)	21.5%	17.5%	17.5%
Working Age (15-64)	66.3%	64.7%	65.6%
Seniors (65+)	12.2%	17.8%	16.9%
Age Distribution Variance	48.0%	16.0%	19.0%
Dependency Ratio	51.0%	55.0%	52.0%
Fastest Growing Age Group	45 to 54	85+	25 to 34