Charles Sturt University, NSW
By Lauren McCaleb · Reviewed by Dylan Duncan ·
Charles Sturt University at a glance
- Population (2021)
- 433
- Median age
- 20
- Median weekly household income
- $2,750
- Coordinates
- -35.0579, 147.3545
Charles Sturt University demographics (2021 Census)
The figures below profile Charles Sturt University using the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census; every percentage is a share of a clearly stated Census count, so each one traces back to the source. At a glance, the largest age group is youth (15–24) at 92% and 11% of residents were born overseas.
Age profile
| Age group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0–14) | 0 | 0% |
| Youth (15–24) | 398 | 92% |
| Young adults (25–44) | 32 | 7% |
| Mid-life (45–64) | 3 | 1% |
| Seniors (65+) | 0 | 0% |
Share of the 433 people counted by age.
Housing and households
- Median weekly rent
- $315
- Average household size
- 2 people
- Median weekly family income
- $2,750
- Median weekly personal income
- $317
Community and culture
- Born overseas
- 49 (11%)
- Speaks a language other than English at home
- 46 (11%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 12 (3%)
Work and education
- Completed Year 12
- 422 (97%)
- Labour-force participation
- 56.7%
- Unemployment rate
- 19%
- Employed full-time
- 15
- Employed part-time
- 156
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (General Community Profile, by Suburb and Locality). © Australian Bureau of Statistics, released under CC BY 4.0. How we group bands and derive each share is set out on our methodology page.
Weather and climate in Charles Sturt University
Based on 2014–2023 records, the warmest month in Charles Sturt University is January (average daytime high around 31.2°C) and the coolest is July (around 12.2°C). The area receives roughly 624 mm of rain across the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.2°C | 18°C | 64 mm |
| Feb | 29.7°C | 16.8°C | 22 mm |
| Mar | 26.7°C | 14.9°C | 55 mm |
| Apr | 21.6°C | 10.7°C | 48 mm |
| May | 16.3°C | 6.5°C | 45 mm |
| Jun | 12.8°C | 4.2°C | 57 mm |
| Jul | 12.2°C | 3.3°C | 42 mm |
| Aug | 13°C | 3.5°C | 53 mm |
| Sep | 16.7°C | 5.4°C | 56 mm |
| Oct | 21.5°C | 9.2°C | 52 mm |
| Nov | 24.8°C | 12.2°C | 77 mm |
| Dec | 28.7°C | 15.4°C | 53 mm |
Climate normals, 2014–2023 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
Common questions about Charles Sturt University
Where is Charles Sturt University?
Charles Sturt University is a suburb of New South Wales, Australia.
What is the population of Charles Sturt University?
At the 2021 Census, Charles Sturt University had a population of about 433.
What is the weather like in Charles Sturt University?
Charles Sturt University has average daytime highs of about 21.3°C and overnight lows of about 10°C, with roughly 624 mm of rain across the year (based on 2014–2023 climate normals).
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