Charlemont, VIC 3217 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Charlemont is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3217, home to 2,612 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Surf Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 69 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,612
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $2,102 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,048 /week
- Median family income
- $2,284 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Greater Geelong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Geelong
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Corangamite
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $415 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Iona College Geelong
- Grovedale Primary School
- Oberon High School
- Armstrong Creek School
- St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 15 bus stops
- Reserve Rd/Barwon Heads Rd
- Precinct Rd/Barwon Heads Rd
- Rogers Ct/Precinct Rd
- Trent Cres/Precinct Rd
- Carlton Ave/Precinct Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 56 parks and reserves
- 2 libraries
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 52.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 97.1% of the 2,991 resolvable premises in Charlemont. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 97.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 1.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,726 across postcode 3217 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 932 property offences, 358 violent offences, 96 drug offences.
- Wider Greater Geelong LGA: 8,641 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Charlemont?
Charlemont (VIC 3217) had 2,612 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Greater Geelong local government area.
What is the median rent in Charlemont?
The median advertised rent in Charlemont is $415/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Charlemont?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Charlemont covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Iona College Geelong (1.5 km), Grovedale Primary School (2.3 km), Oberon High School (2.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Charlemont?
Charlemont is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (97.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Charlemont?
Across postcode 3217, 1,726 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (932), violent (358), drug offences (96). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Charlemont?
In Charlemont, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (52.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Charlemont?
15 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Charlemont centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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