Charleroi

Children under 15 make up 24.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the Victorian average of 38. De facto relationships are also far more common here than in most other areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 93.9% of residents. While 4.9% of people use another language at home—which is higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state average of 27.6%.

A large majority of residents have no religion, at 63.4%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest for its level.

Qualifications are high, with 25.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of these degrees are in engineering, health, and management, though the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state average.

Incomes are very high here, with 30.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical household income is $2,250, which is well above the national figure of $1,746.

The community is in very good health, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities and no reported mental health conditions. This is much lower than most areas.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 42.9% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid childcare or housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes here are large, with an average of 3.3 people per household, well above the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with the fact that 80% of families are couples with children.

Every home in Charleroi is a separate house, and 46.2% are owned outright. There are no renters in the community, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is well below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. About 26% of the workforce works from home, and no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 15.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Workforce participation is far above the national average, with 79.4% of adults working or looking for work. Local industry is led by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 36% of the workforce.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.