Armstrong Creek vs Charlemont
The verdict
Charlemont is more affordable, with a median house price of $619K versus $668K in Armstrong Creek. Charlemont rates higher for transport (56 vs 43). On the separate residential safety score, Armstrong Creek rates higher (75 vs 24/100 in Charlemont).
Scores
| Armstrong Creek | Charlemont | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 62 |
| Transport | 43 | 56 |
| Education | 66 | 65 |
| Liveability | 64 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Armstrong Creek | Charlemont | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,247 | 2,612 |
| Median age | 30 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,200 | $2,102 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.0% | 40.6% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 77.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Armstrong Creek High Growth · Charlemont High Growth
Property
| Armstrong Creek | Charlemont | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $668K | $619K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.7% | -0.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Armstrong Creek | Charlemont | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 24 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 365 | 1,110 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 249 | 421 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 382 | 651 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,988 | 7,772 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Armstrong Creek | Charlemont | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,056 | 1,075 |
See the full school list on each profile: Armstrong Creek · Charlemont
Transport
| Armstrong Creek | Charlemont | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.1 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Armstrong Creek | Charlemont | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 34 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.1 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 69.8 km | 68.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.1 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Armstrong Creek | Charlemont | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,247 | 2,612 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,639 | 3,821 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,782 | 3,898 |
| Annual growth rate | 8.59% | 9.98% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Armstrong Creek or Charlemont?
Armstrong Creek has the higher residential safety score (Armstrong Creek 75/100 vs Charlemont 24/100).
Which is more affordable, Armstrong Creek or Charlemont?
Charlemont is more affordable, with a median house price of $619K versus $668K.
Which has better schools, Armstrong Creek or Charlemont?
Charlemont has a higher average school ICSEA (Armstrong Creek 1056 vs Charlemont 1075; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Armstrong Creek or Charlemont?
Charlemont has the higher transport score (Armstrong Creek 43/100 vs Charlemont 56/100).
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