Charlemont
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Charlemont, VIC 3217.
About Charlemont
Welcome to Charlemont
Charlemont sits on the southern growth fringe of Geelong, part of the broader Armstrong Creek growth corridor around 15-20 minutes' drive from the Geelong CBD and roughly an hour from Melbourne via the Princes Freeway. It's one of the newer suburbs to take shape in this part of Victoria, built largely from scratch over the past decade to house young families and first-home buyers looking for affordable land close to the coast and the city.
With a median age of just 29 and a population of 2,612, Charlemont has the feel of a suburb still filling in its edges — new estates, fresh footpaths and a steady stream of young households setting up home. It suits buyers after modern housing stock, larger blocks by metropolitan standards, and easy access to the amenity growing up around neighbouring Armstrong Creek.
Housing & architecture
Charlemont's housing stock is overwhelmingly new. Current listings show houses make up 93% of the market, with land releases accounting for another 7% and a small sliver of townhouses rounding out the mix. This reflects the suburb's origins as a masterplanned estate, with double-storey brick veneer and facade homes on regular suburban blocks the dominant style, built to modern energy and design standards rather than any older architectural tradition.
Buyers here are typically choosing between established homes in the suburb's earlier stages or vacant land to build on in newer releases, which gives the market a level of flexibility not found in Geelong's older, established suburbs.
The property market
The median house price in Charlemont currently sits at $687,000, having recorded growth of 3.8% recently — a solid result for a young outer suburb still in its build-out phase. Median rent is $550 a week, pointing to healthy demand from tenants as well as owner-occupiers, which is typical of growth corridors where population is climbing quickly.
For buyers priced out of inner Geelong or coastal Torquay and Ocean Grove, Charlemont offers a comparatively accessible entry point into house-and-land living, and the suburb's youthful demographic profile suggests continued demand from young families and couples over the coming years.
Getting around
Charlemont is well placed against the Princes Freeway, giving residents a direct run into Geelong and, further afield, towards Melbourne. Marshall railway station, on Geelong's outskirts, provides V/Line services along the Warrnambool line into Geelong and on to Melbourne's CBD, making it a realistic option for commuters who'd rather not drive the whole way.
Locally, the suburb is knitted into the wider Armstrong Creek growth area, bordered by Armstrong Creek itself along with the Banksia and Sundarban Crescent precincts, so most day-to-day trips — to shops, schools or sporting facilities — stay within a short drive.
Schools & families
Families in Charlemont have access to Yirrama Primary School locally, giving younger children a school within the immediate area, while Iona College Geelong offers a nearby option for secondary-aged students. As the Armstrong Creek corridor continues to develop, further education and community infrastructure is expected to follow the population growth already evident in Charlemont's numbers.
With a median age of 29, it's little surprise the suburb is geared toward young families — parks, playgrounds and children's services tend to arrive early in the life of estates like this one, and Charlemont is no exception.
Parks & recreation
Being part of the Armstrong Creek growth area, Charlemont benefits from the open space and recreational planning built into the broader precinct, including walking and cycling paths that link through to neighbouring Banksia and the Armstrong Creek waterway corridor itself. It's the kind of outdoor amenity that's become a drawcard for young families moving to Geelong's growth suburbs, offering room to move without the density of inner-city living.
The coast is within easy reach too, with Geelong's bay beaches and the surf coast towns of Torquay and Ocean Grove a short drive away for weekend outings.
Market snapshot
Charlemont property market
Median sale price
$687k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$550
per week
Gross rental yield
4.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$610k
Median
$687k
Premium
$897k
Days on market
31
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
96
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth -0.8% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Charlemont by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Charlemont, VIC 3217.
Population
2,612
residents (2021)
Median age
29
years
Household income
$2,102
median, per week
Median rent
$415
per week
Median mortgage
$1,733
per month
Mortgage / income
19%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Charlemont
Government school catchment
Yirrama Primary School
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Charlemont
$400k
5 Arya Road
Sold ~July 2026
$649k
27 Wylie Street
Sold ~July 2026
$602k
13 Parkfield Boulevard
Sold ~July 2026
$710k
15 Limestone Street
Sold ~July 2026
$680k
9 Paley Street
Sold ~July 2026
$595k
18 Italianate Street
Sold ~July 2026
$660k
17 Italianate Street
Sold ~July 2026
$585k
7 Elbert Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Charlemont
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Common questions
Charlemont suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Charlemont?
The median house price in Charlemont, VIC is $687k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 3.8%.
How much is rent in Charlemont?
The median weekly rent in Charlemont is around $550 per week.
Is Charlemont a good place to live?
Charlemont is a suburb of Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Charlemont is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 2,612 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Charlemont?
Charlemont has a population of 2,612 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 29.
What schools are in Charlemont?
There are 2 schools in or near Charlemont, including Yirrama Primary School and Iona College Geelong.
How long do homes take to sell in Charlemont?
Properties in Charlemont take around 31 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Charlemont?
Entry-level properties in Charlemont start around $610k, while premium homes reach $897k.
What suburbs are near Charlemont?
Suburbs near Charlemont include Estate Charlemont, Banksia Armstrong Creek, Sundarban Cresent Armstrong Creek, Creek and Marshall.
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