South Burnett Regional Council

Charlestown

QLD4608

Charlestown at a glance

Median house

$242,000

Median unit

$174,240

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

920

Median age 50

About

Welcome to Charlestown.

Charlestown is a suburb in Queensland.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$242,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $174,240.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$240/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$204/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: abs-census-2021

$242,000

Median Unit PriceSource: abs-census-2021

$174,240

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

920

Median age: 50

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Gross Yield (House)

Source: abs-census-2021

5.16%

Based on $242,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: abs-census-2021

6.09%

Based on $174,240 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: abs-census-2021

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: abs-census-2021

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: abs-census-2021

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Who lives here

Demographics.

Population

920

Median age

50

Family households

Lone person

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire South Burnett Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

3,114

total offences in 2026 across the South Burnett Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences522 (16.8%)
Offences Against Property464 (14.9%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)191 (6.1%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order146 (4.7%)
Offences Against the Person139 (4.5%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

20

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Charlestown.

Local schools for Charlestown

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Wooroolin State School

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Tingoora State School

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Wondai State School

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Frequently asked

About Charlestown.

What is the median house price in Charlestown?
The median house price in Charlestown, QLD 4608 is $242,000. The median unit price is $174,240. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Charlestown postcode?
Charlestown is in the 4608 postcode, in QLD, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Charlestown?
The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
What schools are in Charlestown?
There are 3 schools serving Charlestown on this page, including Wooroolin State School, Tingoora State School, Wondai State School.
How walkable is Charlestown?
Charlestown has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
What suburbs are near Charlestown?
Charlestown is close to Wooroolin, Tingoora, Corndale, Wondai, Greenview.
What is the population of Charlestown?
Charlestown has approximately 920 residents. The median age is 50.

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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