Town by Town Snapshot: Charlemont

THE size of Charlemont is approximately 10.5sqkm. The population of Charlemont in 2016 was 364 people. By 2021, the population was 2,612 showing a population growth of 617.6 per cent in the area during that time.

Situated just 15 minutes from the heart of Geelong, Charlemont is a rapidly growing suburb blending modern living with natural surrounds. Once a quiet stretch of rural land on the city’s southern fringe, Charlemont has transformed over the past decade into a popular residential community, thanks to its proximity to both urban convenience and the Surf Coast’s lifestyle appeal.

Charlemont’s appeal lies in its balance of new housing estates, green corridors and easy access to major roads, including Barwon Heads Road and the Surf Coast Highway. Purpose-built with families and young professionals in mind, the suburb features a mix of contemporary homes, wide streets and landscaped reserves, with further infrastructure — including schools, shops and transport connections — being delivered as part of the Armstrong Creek growth area.

A key milestone in this transformation is the recent opening of the Charlemont Rise Shopping Centre, bringing convenient retail, dining and essential services directly to the heart of the community. With a supermarket, eateries, and other everyday amenities, the centre enhances local liveability and offers a new hub for residents to gather and connect close to home.

At the heart of the suburb, the Warralily and Charlemont Rise developments offer parks, walking and cycling tracks, and community spaces designed to foster connection among neighbours. To the south, Armstrong Creek itself weaves through the landscape, forming part of a protected environmental corridor that supports native flora and fauna.

Charlemont is also within easy reach of the region’s key attractions — just a short drive from the beaches of Torquay, the boutique vineyards of the Bellarine Peninsula, and the cafes and culture of central Geelong. Public transport options are expanding, with nearby Marshall and Waurn Ponds train stations connecting locals to Melbourne and beyond.

Still in the midst of its evolution, Charlemont is a suburb on the rise — offering the amenity of urban life, the calm of open space, and the promise of a connected and convenient future on Geelong’s southern edge.

The predominant age group in Charlemont is 20-29 years. Households in Charlemont are primarily couples with children and are likely to be replaying $1,400-$1,799 per month on mortgage repayments.

In general, people in Charlemont work in a professional occupation. In 2021, 70.4 per cent of the homes in Charlemont were owner-occupied compared with 75.8 per cent in 2016.

Quick Stats

Population: 2,612

Male: 48.5%

Female: 51.5%

Median age: 29

5 Year Population Change: 617.6%

Median House Value: $663,947

Change in Median House Price (5yrs): 5.1%

Median Asking Rent Per Week: $510

Average Length of Ownership (Years): 4

Median House Price Over Time:

June 2025: $663,947