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Charleroi

42 km²

Charleroi stands out for overwhelmingly owner-occupied homes, with high household incomes.

It's also marked by a slightly more educated population and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Charleroi, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population82—since 2011Median age45 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over15.9%Children under 1524.4%People in a de facto relationship23.3%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–499

Age structure

In Charleroi, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (24%).

Older adults (45–64)26.8%
Young adults (25–44)25.6%
Children (0–14)24.4%
Seniors (65+)15.9%
Youth (15–24)8.5%

Marital status

In Charleroi, the largest group is Married at 59%, followed by Never married (31%) and Widowed (6%).

  • Married59%
  • Never married31%
  • Widowed6%
  • Divorced4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Charleroi, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia96.3%

Ancestry

In Charleroi, the largest group is Australian at 49%, followed by English (27%) and Irish (11%).

Australian59.8%
English32.9%
Irish13.4%
Scottish11.0%
German4.9%

Language

People using another language at home4.9%

Language used at home

In Charleroi, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only93.9%

Religion

People with no religion63.4%

Religious affiliation

In Charleroi, the largest group is No religion at 68%, followed by Christianity (32%).

  • No religion68%
  • Christianity32%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1247.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher25.4%

Highest year of school

In Charleroi, the largest group is Year 12 at 51%, followed by Year 10 (25%) and Year 9 or below (14%).

Year 1247.5%
Year 1023.0%
Year 9 or below13.1%
Year 119.8%

Highest qualification level

In Charleroi, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 45%, followed by Bachelor degree (26%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV44.7%
Bachelor degree25.5%
Advanced diploma / diploma21.3%
Graduate diploma / certificate8.5%

Field of qualification

In Charleroi, the largest group is Engineering & related at 26%, followed by Health (24%) and Management & commerce (15%).

Engineering & related19.1%
Health17.0%
Management & commerce10.6%
Agriculture & environment6.4%
Education6.4%
Society & culture6.4%
Food, hospitality & personal services6.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$814—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,250—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,187—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week14.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week30.8%

Household income distribution

In Charleroi, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 47%, followed by $3,000–$3,999 (33%) and $4,000 or more (20%).

$650–$1,49926.9%
$3,000–$3,99919.2%
$4,000 or more11.5%

Personal income distribution

In Charleroi, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 42%, followed by Under $650 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

$650–$1,49944.4%
Under $65038.1%
$1,500–$2,99923.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition22.0%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Charleroi, the largest group is None at 83%, followed by One condition (17%).

None75.6%
One condition15.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Charleroi, the largest group is Arthritis at 33%, followed by Asthma (28%) and Diabetes (22%).

Arthritis7.3%
Asthma6.1%
Diabetes4.9%
Other condition3.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers42.9%People providing unpaid care12.7%People caring for children unpaid31.7%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework30.2%

Family & Households

Average household size3.3—since 2011One-parent families5.3%People living alone0.0%—since 2011

Family composition

In Charleroi, the largest group is Couples with children at 74%, followed by Couples without children (21%) and One-parent families (5%).

  • Couples with children74%
  • Couples without children21%
  • One-parent families5%

Household size

In Charleroi, the largest group is 4 people at 41%, followed by 2 people (23%) and 3 people (23%).

4 people34.6%
2 people19.2%
3 people19.2%
5 people11.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$245—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,309—since 2011Average people per bedroom1.00—since 2011Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright46.2%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms76.9%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Charleroi, the largest group is Owned outright at 55%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (45%).

  • Owned outright55%
  • Owned with a mortgage45%

Types of homes

In Charleroi, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Charleroi, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 5 or more (22%).

3 bedrooms38.5%
4 bedrooms19.2%
5 or more19.2%
2 bedrooms11.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Charleroi, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 63%, followed by $3,000 or more (38%).

$1,000–$1,79950.0%
$3,000 or more30.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Charleroi, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 41%, followed by 4 or more (33%) and 1 vehicle (15%).

2 vehicles42.3%
4 or more34.6%
1 vehicle15.4%
3 vehicles11.5%

How people get to work

In Charleroi, the largest group is Car (driver) at 67%, followed by Worked at home (27%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)64.0%
Worked at home26.0%
Car (passenger)6.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years15.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation79.4%Employed full-time54.0%

Industries people work in

In Charleroi, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 38%, followed by Education & training (17%) and Public administration & safety (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing36.0%
Education & training16.0%
Public administration & safety10.0%
Health care & social assistance10.0%
Manufacturing8.0%
Construction8.0%
Retail trade8.0%

Occupations people work in

In Charleroi, the largest group is Managers at 29%, followed by Professionals (21%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Managers34.0%
Professionals24.0%
Community & personal service16.0%
Sales workers16.0%
Labourers16.0%
Technicians & trades10.0%

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