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Charleroi vs Jarvis Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Charleroi profile · Jarvis Creek profile

Charleroi Jarvis Creek

Charleroi and Jarvis Creek are both sparsely populated rural areas in Victoria. Charleroi has a higher share of university qualifications, with 25.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 0% in Jarvis Creek. This shift in education is reflected in the workforce; 14.3% of people in Charleroi earn $2,000 or more a week, while no one in Jarvis Creek reaches this level. Charleroi also has a far higher share of people with no religion (63.4% versus 10.9%) and more volunteers (42.9% versus 0.0%).

The gap in housing mobility has widened over time, as 38.6% of Jarvis Creek residents moved in the last five years compared to just 15.2% in Charleroi. Despite this difference, the two areas share a few basics: neither has any public transport stops or residents born overseas. Both areas also have the same unemployment rate of 0.0% and very similar typical weekly family incomes, sitting around $2,100.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +36 larger in Charleroi gap widening
82 36th pct 46 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 73
  • First area, 2021: 82
  • Second area, 2016: 43
  • Second area, 2021: 46
Median age in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +6 yrs older in Jarvis Creek gap narrowing
45 yrs 50th pct 51 yrs 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 51 yrs
First Nations in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +1.5 pts higher in Jarvis Creek gap widening
15.9% 37th pct 17.4% 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.4%
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.4%
Under 15 in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +7.0 pts higher in Charleroi gap narrowing
24.4% 87th pct 17.4% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.4%
De facto in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +8.6 pts higher in Charleroi gap narrowing
23.3% 92nd pct 14.7% 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%

Age structure

26.8% Older adults (45–64) +10.1 pts ▸ 37.0%
25.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +19.1 pts 6.5%
24.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +7.0 pts 17.4%
15.9% Seniors (65+) +1.5 pts ▸ 17.4%
8.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.0 pts 6.5%

Marital status

65.1% Married ◂ +13.7 pts 51.4%
34.9% Never married ◂ +0.6 pts 34.3%
4.8% Divorced +6.7 pts ▸ 11.4%
6.3% Widowed ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Charleroi Jarvis Creek

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Charleroi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Jarvis Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Charleroi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Jarvis Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Charleroi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Jarvis Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Charleroi: 4.4% males, 4.4% females; 70–74 in Jarvis Creek: 16.7% males, 14.3% females
  • 65–69 in Charleroi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Jarvis Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Charleroi: 0.0% males, 13.2% females; 60–64 in Jarvis Creek: 11.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Charleroi: 4.4% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Jarvis Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Charleroi: 4.4% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Jarvis Creek: 16.7% males, 14.3% females
  • 45–49 in Charleroi: 4.4% males, 7.4% females; 45–49 in Jarvis Creek: 0.0% males, 7.1% females
  • 40–44 in Charleroi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Jarvis Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Charleroi: 4.4% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Jarvis Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Charleroi: 0.0% males, 7.4% females; 30–34 in Jarvis Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Charleroi: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Jarvis Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Charleroi: 0.0% males, 5.9% females; 20–24 in Jarvis Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Charleroi: 0.0% males, 5.9% females; 15–19 in Jarvis Creek: 7.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Charleroi: 5.9% males, 7.4% females; 10–14 in Jarvis Creek: 11.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Charleroi: 0.0% males, 13.2% females; 5–9 in Jarvis Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Charleroi: 0.0% males, 7.4% females; 0–4 in Jarvis Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

96.3% Australia +3.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

59.8% Australian ◂ +1.1 pts 58.7%
32.9% English +1.9 pts ▸ 34.8%
11.0% Scottish +8.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
13.4% Irish +4.0 pts ▸ 17.4%
4.9% German +3.8 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +4.9 pts higher in Charleroi gap widening
4.9% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

93.9% English only +6.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +52.5 pts higher in Charleroi gap widening
63.4% 98th pct 10.9% 1st pct
  • First area, 2016: 43.8%
  • First area, 2021: 63.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%

Religious affiliation

30.5% Christianity +49.9 pts ▸ 80.4%
63.4% No religion ◂ +52.5 pts 10.9%
6.1% Not stated ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +11.3 pts higher in Jarvis Creek gap steady
47.5% 57th pct 58.8% 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 41.2%
  • First area, 2021: 47.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.8%
Bachelor+ in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +25.4 pts higher in Charleroi gap widening
25.4% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +3 more in Jarvis Creek
0 0th pct 3 67th pct
— 160 33rd pct
— 990 50th pct

Highest year of school

47.5% Year 12 +11.3 pts ▸ 58.8%
23.0% Year 10 +6.5 pts ▸ 29.4%
9.8% Year 11 +16.6 pts ▸ 26.5%
13.1% Year 9 or below +10.4 pts ▸ 23.5%

Highest qualification level

44.7% Certificate III / IV +7.3 pts ▸ 52.0%
25.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
21.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.3 pts 20.0%
8.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.0% Health +11.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
6.4% Food, hospitality & personal services +21.6 pts ▸ 28.0%
6.4% Agriculture & environment +17.6 pts ▸ 24.0%
19.1% Engineering & related +0.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
10.6% Management & commerce ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
6.4% Education ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
6.4% Society & culture ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +$86 higher in Jarvis Creek gap widening
$814 61st pct $900 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $817
  • First area, 2021: $814
  • Second area, 2016: $774
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Household income in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +$376 higher in Charleroi gap widening
$2,250 86th pct $1,874 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,812
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2016: $1,583
  • Second area, 2021: $1,874
Family income in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +$104 higher in Charleroi gap narrowing
$2,187 68th pct $2,083 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,875
  • First area, 2021: $2,187
  • Second area, 2016: $1,625
  • Second area, 2021: $2,083
High earners in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +14.3 pts higher in Charleroi gap widening
14.3% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek
30.8% 84th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 30.8%

Household income distribution

26.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%
19.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
11.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

44.4% $650–$1,499 +9.8 pts ▸ 54.3%
38.1% Under $650 ◂ +18.1 pts 20.0%
23.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.2 pts 8.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +6.7 pts higher in Charleroi
22.0% 20th pct 15.2% 8th pct
Mental health in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.3% Arthritis +5.7 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Stroke +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
6.1% Asthma ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.9% Diabetes ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Other condition ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

75.6% None +2.7 pts ▸ 78.3%
15.9% One condition +1.5 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Two conditions +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +42.9 pts higher in Charleroi gap widening
42.9% 96th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42.9%
  • First area, 2021: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid carers in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +7.3 pts higher in Jarvis Creek gap widening
12.7% 49th pct 20.0% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
Unpaid child care in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +0.3 pts higher in Charleroi gap narrowing
31.7% 80th pct 31.4% 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46.4%
  • First area, 2021: 31.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.4%
Defence service in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +7.0 pts higher in Jarvis Creek gap narrowing
30.2% 79th pct 37.1% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +0.4 larger in Charleroi gap widening
3.3 91st pct 2.9 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.8
  • First area, 2021: 3.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9
One-parent in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +5.3 pts higher in Charleroi gap widening
5.3% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 34.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

80.0% Couples with children ◂ +6.3 pts 73.7%
22.7% Couples without children +8.9 pts ▸ 31.6%
5.3% One-parent families ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

34.6% 4 people +2.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% 6 or more +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
19.2% 2 people +5.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
19.2% 3 people +5.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% 1 person +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
11.5% 5 people ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +$145 higher in Charleroi
$245 39th pct $100 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: $180
  • First area, 2021: $245
  • Second area, 2021: $100
Mortgage in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +$17 higher in Charleroi
$1,309 29th pct $1,292 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,083
  • First area, 2021: $1,309
  • Second area, 2021: $1,292
People / bedroom in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +0.20 higher in Charleroi gap widening
1.00 89th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 30.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
46.2% 65th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 47.8%
  • First area, 2021: 46.2%
Separate houses in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek
100.0% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
76.9% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 56.5%
  • First area, 2021: 76.9%

How homes are owned or rented

46.2% Owned outright +16.3 pts ▸ 62.5%
38.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +7.2 pts 31.3%
19.2% Not stated ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

19.2% 4 bedrooms +30.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
38.5% 3 bedrooms +5.3 pts ▸ 43.8%
19.2% 5 or more ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
11.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

50.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +7.3 pts higher in Jarvis Creek gap widening
26.0% 74th pct 33.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.4%
  • First area, 2021: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
PT commute in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

64.0% Car (driver) ◂ +9.8 pts 54.2%
26.0% Worked at home +7.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
6.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

34.6% 4 or more +15.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
42.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +23.6 pts 18.8%
15.4% 1 vehicle +15.9 pts ▸ 31.3%
11.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +23.4 pts higher in Jarvis Creek gap widening
15.2% 10th pct 38.6% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.9%
  • First area, 2021: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +2.2 pts higher in Charleroi gap narrowing
79.4% 94th pct 77.1% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 76.8%
  • First area, 2021: 79.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 77.1%
Full-time in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +21.0 pts higher in Jarvis Creek gap widening
54.0% 29th pct 75.0% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 68.3%
  • First area, 2021: 54.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.0%

Industries people work in

36.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
10.0% Health care & social assistance +6.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
16.0% Education & training ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Construction +4.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
8.0% Retail trade +4.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
10.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Manufacturing ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

34.0% Managers +7.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
16.0% Labourers +13.2 pts ▸ 29.2%
24.0% Professionals ◂ +24.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
16.0% Community & personal service ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Sales workers ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Technicians & trades +2.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +0.1 higher in Jarvis Creek
0.0 25th pct 0.1 35th pct
Types ≤15 min in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +0.1 more in Jarvis Creek
0.0 0th pct 0.1 38th pct
15-min city in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +9.8 pts higher in Jarvis Creek
0.0% 0th pct 9.8% 47th pct
Walk to health in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +9.5 more in Jarvis Creek
12.2 47th pct 21.7 64th pct
Intersections/km² in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek even
0 22nd pct 0 22nd pct
Mean slope in Charleroiin Jarvis Creek +0.4 pts higher in Jarvis Creek
10.8% 84th pct 11.2% 86th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Charleroi vs Jarvis Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20534/charleroi/vs/SAL21259/jarvis-creek