Charlestown
QLD 4608 • Queensland
About Charlestown
Charlestown is a remote rural locality in Queensland's South Burnett Region, situated approximately 240 kilometres north-west of Brisbane within the South Burnett Regional Council area. Covering around 190 square kilometres, the locality recorded a population of just 79 residents in the 2021 Census, reflecting its sparse, largely uninhabited character. Much of Charlestown falls within protected areas including Wondai State Forest, McEuen State Forest, and the Cherbourg National Park and Conservation Park, leaving only a modest area for agricultural use.
The land that is farmed in Charlestown is primarily used for grazing on native vegetation, with some cropping on the plains between the forested areas. The nearest service centre is the township of Wondai to the north-west, which provides schools, shops, and essential services for surrounding rural communities. Life in Charlestown revolves around the land, and residents rely on private vehicles to access the amenities of South Burnett towns such as Kingaroy, the region's main commercial centre approximately 30 kilometres to the south-east.
Charlestown falls under postcode 4608 and is governed by the South Burnett Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4608
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4608 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4608; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional coach services — Kingaroy / Brisbane Kingaroy ~35 min; Brisbane ~3.5 hrs
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Accessible via the D'Aguilar Highway and Bunya Highway. Car is essential for all daily travel.
There are no shops, services, or footpaths in Charlestown — a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Main Street
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34 Frederick Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the South Burnett Local Government Area, which contains Charlestown. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.