Charleston vs Lobethal
The verdict
Lobethal is more affordable, with a median house price of $728K versus $965K in Charleston. Charleston rates higher for education (58 vs 53). Lobethal rates higher for transport (23 vs 10). Lobethal is closer to the coast (30.4 km vs 35.2 km).
Scores
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| Charleston | Lobethal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 30 |
| Transport | 10 | 23 |
| Education | 58 | 53 |
| Liveability | 6 | 17 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Charleston | Lobethal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 550 | 2,534 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,116 | $1,529 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.7% | 28.0% |
| Born in Australia | 87.5% | 80.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Charleston Stable · Lobethal Stable
Property
| Charleston | Lobethal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $965K | $728K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $662 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Charleston | Lobethal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 79 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 364 | 1,342 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Charleston | Lobethal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,043 |
See the full school list on each profile: Charleston · Lobethal
Transport
| Charleston | Lobethal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 10 | 23 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 100 | 87 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 28.0 km | 24.2 km |
Liveability
| Charleston | Lobethal | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 35.2 km | 30.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.4 km | 25.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.3 km | 20.3 km |
Population & growth
| Charleston | Lobethal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 550 | 2,534 |
| Estimated 2025 | 577 | 2,660 |
| Projected 2041 | 570 | 2,624 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.21% | 1.22% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Charleston or Lobethal?
Lobethal is more affordable, with a median house price of $728K versus $965K.
Which has better public transport, Charleston or Lobethal?
Lobethal has the higher transport score (Charleston 10/100 vs Lobethal 23/100).
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