Charleville
QLD 4470 • Rest of QLD
About Charleville
Charleville is a remote rural town in the Shire of Murweh, located approximately 745 kilometres west-northwest of Brisbane in outback Queensland. With a population of around 3,000, it serves as a key service centre for the surrounding pastoral district. The town was established in 1865 and sits on the traditional lands of the Bidjara people at an elevation of 294 metres.
The town is known for its Royal Flying Doctor Service visitor centre, the Cosmos Centre observatory, and the historic Hotel Corones. Charleville serves as a hub for the cattle and sheep grazing industries of western Queensland. Residents enjoy a close-knit community atmosphere with essential services including schools, a hospital, and sporting facilities. The town attracts visitors interested in outback heritage and stargazing.
Charleville falls under postcode 4470 and is governed by Murweh Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warrego electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Westlander rail service — Brisbane (twice weekly) 16 hours
- Bus Queensland — Regional coach services Varies
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Remote outback town; Charleville Airport has regular flights to Brisbane (~2 hours)
Town centre is walkable but most residents rely on cars for daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Parry Street
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Cnr Partridge & Hunter Streets
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Wills Street
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66 Watson Street
Housing 2021 Census
50 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Vietnam 128
- 2. New Zealand 43
- 3. England 25
- 4. Philippines 20
- 5. Taiwan 7
- 6. United States 7
- 7. Netherlands 6
- 8. Cambodia 5
- 9. Fiji 5
- 10. Scotland 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)