Charlton at a glance
Median house
$250,000
Median unit
$123,120
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
1,369
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Charlton.
The postcode for Charlton is 3525 (VIC).
The median house price in Charlton is $250,000.
Charlton (3525) sits in the Loddon region of Victoria. The median house here is $250,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Charlton has roughly 1,369 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Charlton scores 20/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Charlton's population at 1,369, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,369
Median age
55
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $250,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $123,120, roughly 51% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $50,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Charlton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$250,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $123,120.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$250,000
$123,120
1,369
Median age: 55
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.16% (median rent $200/wk against a $250,000 price tag). Units yield 7.18% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.16%
Based on $250,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.18%
Based on $123,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
53
total offences in 2025
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Charlton.
Local schools for Charlton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Charlton College
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Charlton.
- What is the median house price in Charlton?
- The median house price in Charlton, VIC 3525 is $250,000. The median unit price is $123,120.
- What is the Charlton postcode?
- Charlton is in the 3525 postcode, in VIC, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- Where is Charlton?
- Charlton is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3525, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Charlton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Charlton?
- There are 2 schools serving Charlton on this page, including St Joseph's School, Charlton College.
- How walkable is Charlton?
- Charlton has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Charlton?
- Charlton is close to Teddywaddy, Teddywaddy, Yeungroon East, Woosang, Barrakee.
- What is the population of Charlton?
- The population of Charlton is approximately 1,369 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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