Median house price
$630k
-0.8% change
VIC · Greater Geelong Council
Charlemont, 3217
Est. population · Jun 2025
5,176
Growth (1 yr)
+8.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+70.7%
Median age
29
Median income
$2,102/wk
Employment rate
76.7%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$630,000
Languages at home
17.6%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Malayalam, Gujarati
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Charlemont is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Greater Geelong Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. The community skews younger, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer growth momentum compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Charlemont snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$490/wk
Population (ERP)
5,176
+8.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#134
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
49th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
99th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
78th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 47.7/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 42% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 2476th in Australia
- State rank
- 523rd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #134 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #315 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $490
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $630,000
- Median price change
- -0.8%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
5,176(June 2025)
+8.2% annual · +70.7% over 5 years · 99th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +8.2%
- 5-year growth
- +70.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +390
- Change in 5 years
- +2,143
- Growth rank in VIC
- 99th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~10,850), extrapolated at +15.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,612
- Median age
- 29
- Median household income / week
- $2,102
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 79 of 1,033
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 76.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 934 / 17 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 266
- Against the person
- 33
- Against property
- 173
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 51.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 79 residents
- State safety percentile
- 48.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +3.1%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage25
- B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary22
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle26
- B49 Other Theft36
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order33
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,078
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 78th
School list
- Iona College GeelongSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1078 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 1,332 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
15 public transport stops in this suburb
- Horseshoe Bend Rd/Precinct Rd
- Nairn Dr/Boundary Rd
- Trent Cres/Precinct Rd
- Walter St/Horseshoe Bend Rd
- Walter St/Horseshoe Bend Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
46 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 playgrounds · 1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 26 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 15 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 23/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 9.95
Community(1)
- Yirrama Primary SchoolSchool
Sport & outdoors(30)
- Glenlee Regional ParkPark
- Park (24)
- Charlemont PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (2)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Transport(1)
1 bus stops
Other(8)
- Bbq (2)
- Bench
- Drinking water
- Kool KidzParking
75 Precinct Road, Charlemont
- Parking (4)
- Picnic Table (2)
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Future Sparrovale Nature ReserveNature reserve
- Glenlee Regional ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 27
- Parks (OSM)
- 26
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Hospital (2.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- DoctorDoctor
- HospitalHospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 179
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 34.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 128 mm · ~16 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 124 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 149 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 182 mm · ~23 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
18 planning-related records
2021· 10 proposals
September 2021
- Staged Buildings & Works Associated with a Supermarket, Shops, Food and drink premises, Offices, Use of land to sell liquor, Use of the land for a Restricted recreation facility (Gymnasium) and Use and development of the land for Nine (9) Dwellings and Reduction in car parking requirements.203-223 HORSESHOE BEND ROAD CHARLEMONT 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Four Lot Subdivision Adjacent to Land in a Public Acquisition Overlay86-100 RESERVE ROAD CHARLEMONT 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of an Agricultural Shed21-29 TANNERY ROAD CHARLEMONT 3217Refusal issued by a delegate
- Staged Multi Lot Subdivision (Including Superlots), Construction or Carrying Out of Works, Construction of a Fence more than 1.2 metres in Height, Construction of Bicycle Pathways and Trails, Removal of Native Vegetation and Subdivide Land adjacent to a Public Acquisition Overlay86-100 RESERVE ROAD CHARLEMONT 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Use and Development of a Child Care Centre, Reduction of Car Parking Requirement, and Display of Internally Illuminated Business Identification Signs75-77 PRECINCT ROAD CHARLEMONT 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Use and Development of Storage Facility, Reduction of Car Parking and Alter Access to a Road in a Transport Zone Category 2 and Public Aquisition Overlay401-419 BARWON HEADS ROAD CHARLEMONT 3217Permit issued by the RA
- Use and Development of a Telecommunications Facility145-153 HARRIOTT ROAD CHARLEMONT 3217NOD issued by a delegate
April 2021
- Use and Development of Child Care Centre and Associated Business Identification Signage361-367 BOUNDARY ROAD CHARLEMONT 3217Lapsed
February 2021
- Staged Multi-Lot Subdivision232-240 HORSESHOE BEND ROAD CHARLEMONT 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Staged Multi-Lot Subdivision, Removal of Native Vegetation and Carrying out Works including Roadworks103-215 SPARROVALE ROAD CHARLEMONT 3217Withdrawn
2020· 8 proposals
November 2020
- Variation of Restriction B on PS825809W53 Flannery CircuitPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Four Lot SubdivisonPARENT - 102-148 Reserve RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Staged Multi Lot Subdivision and Subdivide Land Adjacent to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 1 and a Public Acquisition Overlay612 BARWON HEADS ROAD CHARLEMONT 3217Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Staged Multi Lot Subdivision (Including Reserves and One Super lot) and Creation of access to land in a Public Acquisition OverlayPARENT - 102-148 Reserve RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Iona Catholic College - Buildings and works to extend an existing school and display of a sign.242-280 Horseshoe Bend RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Change of Use to a Boat and Caravan Storage Facility15 Jendes LaneLapsed
May 2020
- Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of Dwelling on a Lot Less than 300sqm43 Hadley StreetWithdrawn
February 2020
- Staged Multi-Lot Subdivision612 Barwon Heads RoadLapsed
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
5 active roadworks / incidents
- Barwon Heads Road Upgrade - Charlemont - Boundary Road RoadworksBoundary Road - Charlemont23 Aug 2026 – 28 Aug 2026
- Barwon Heads Road Upgrade - Charlemont - Precinct Road RoadworksPrecinct Road - Charlemont28 May 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
- Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 12/09/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BAANIP BOULEVARD, TORQUAY ROAD11 Sep 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRECINCT ROAD, MAIDSTONE WAY28 May 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BARWON HEADS ROAD, RESERVE ROAD28 May 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Corangamite
- Member of Parliament
- Libby COKER (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 114,123
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.0%Labor 58.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.7 km away).
Coalition 35.7%Labor 64.3%
6.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.2 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- CharlemontLabor 71.1% · Coalition 28.9% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Grovedale CentralLabor 63.8% · Coalition 36.2% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- Grovedale EastLabor 60.7% · Coalition 39.3% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
- Armstrong Creek EastLabor 66.3% · Coalition 33.7% TPP (2025)3.2 km away
- GrovedaleLabor 58.7% · Coalition 41.3% TPP (2025)3.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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