SA · 5244

Charleston

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Charleston, SA 5244.

Charleston, SA 5244

About Charleston

Welcome to Charleston

Charleston is a small town in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. It is situated on the Onkaparinga Valley Road between Woodside and Mount Torrens, on the main route from the Adelaide Hills to the Barossa Valley, and 3 km south-east of Lobethal. Charleston is very close to the source of the River Onkaparinga.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Charleston, SA 5244.

Population

550

residents (2021)

Median age

42

years

Household income

$2,116

median, per week

Median rent

$350

per week

Median mortgage

$1,920

per month

Mortgage / income

21%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recent results

Recently sold in Charleston

$815k

70 Onkaparinga Valley Road

house5 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

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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Charleston suburb FAQ

Is Charleston a good place to live?

Charleston is a small town in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. Charleston is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 550.

What is the population of Charleston?

Charleston has a population of 550 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 42.

What suburbs are near Charleston?

Suburbs near Charleston include Lobethal.