Charlton VIC

Postcode 3525 · Buloke LGA

Charlton is a small community in Victoria within the Buloke local government area (postcode 3525). With a population of 1,095, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 56. Households earn a median income of $50K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Charlton is $297,000, having declined 7.2% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $280. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $758.

Charlton is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1002, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Buloke LGA is moderate at 4,877 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Charlton offers a gross rental yield of 4.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($297K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -7.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$297K/$875K Below Median
Affordability6.0x Affordable
Price Momentum-7.2% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education3/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$297K
-7.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$200
POPULATION
1,095
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age56
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$958
Personal Income /wk$545
Mortgage /mth$758
CRIME (Buloke LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,877
Total Incidents287
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1002
Total Students161
Government1
Catholic1
Charlton CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 995
St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1009
HOSPITALS (1)
East Wimmera Health Service [Charlton]public
Data: 2024