Charleston at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
550
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Charleston.
The postcode for Charleston is 5244 (SA).
Charleston (5244) sits in the Mid Murray region of South Australia.
Charleston has roughly 550 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Charleston scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Charleston's population at 550, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
550
Median age
42
Family households
87%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$670/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
550
Median age: 42
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Charleston.
Local schools for Charleston
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lobethal Primary School
Woodside Primary School
Lenswood Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Charleston.
- What is the Charleston postcode?
- Charleston is in the 5244 postcode, in SA, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- Where is Charleston?
- Charleston is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5244, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- What is the average rent in Charleston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $670, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Charleston?
- There are 7 schools serving Charleston on this page, including Lobethal Lutheran School, Lobethal Primary School, Woodside Primary School.
- How walkable is Charleston?
- Charleston has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Charleston?
- Charleston is close to Lobethal, Woodside, Inverbrackie, Kenton Valley, Lenswood.
- What is the population of Charleston?
- The population of Charleston is approximately 550 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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