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Charlwood Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Charlwood Compares
Charlwood vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Charlwood | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,297 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $276 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,605 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Charlwood is a locality 74 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4309. It falls within the Ipswich region. The local government area is Scenic Rim.
According to the 2021 Census, Charlwood has a population of 146 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,297, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the QLD average.
Housing in Charlwood includes a median weekly rent of $276, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,605, with 58 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Charlwood scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Charlwood is part of the Ipswich Hinterland statistical area in Queensland.
Charlwood Details
| Postcode | 4309 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 146 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,297/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $593/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $276 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,605 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 24.6 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 58 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -28.007859 |
| Longitude | 152.5796026 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 74 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ipswich |
| Area (SA3) | Ipswich Hinterland |
| Local Government | Scenic Rim |
| Federal Electorate | Wright |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 18 (12.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 13 (8.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 29 (19.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 52 (35.6%) |
| 65+ years | 36 (24.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 19 (13.0%) |
| Diabetes | 14 (9.6%) |
| Asthma | 12 (8.2%) |
| Cancer | 10 (6.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (3.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 8 (14.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 26 (45.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 23 (40.4%) |
Suburbs Near Charlwood
Same Postcode (4309)
More Charlwood Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.