Acheron VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Acheron, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Acheron VIC is 146 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Acheron is $783 per week ($40,716 per year). Median rent in Acheron is $271 per week ($1,174 per month). Acheron has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Acheron has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Acheron is England. The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Acheron is $1,606.

There were 6 recorded offences in Acheron in 2025-25, a rate of 41 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Acheron Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Acheron Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$783/wk
$40,716 per year
#3881 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$271/wk
$1,174 per month
#5661 of 14,663
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,606/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Acheron Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (71) Female 51.7% (76)

Population Density

2.0
people per km²
146 people · 72.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,107
Family income/wk

Acheron Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
25-29
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Acheron Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
76.9% 40 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
23.1% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Acheron Country of Birth

Australia
95.2%
England
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Acheron Religion

No Religion
63.3%
Catholic
12.7%
Anglican
10.7%
Baptist
3.3%
Uniting Church
3.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.7%
Eastern Orthodox
2.0%
Not stated
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Acheron Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Acheron Employment

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Employed full-time
29.8% 36 people
Employed part-time
27.3% 33 people
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Not in labour force
43.0% 52 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Acheron Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.9%
Bachelor Degree
18.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%
Postgraduate Degree
14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Acheron Occupation

Managers
25.9%
Community & Personal Service
22.4%
Professionals
13.8%
Labourers
13.8%
Clerical & Administrative
12.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Acheron Field of Study

Health
20.5%
Management & Commerce
17.9%
Education
17.9%
Creative Arts
12.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.7%
Agriculture & Environment
7.7%
Society & Culture
7.7%
Engineering
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Acheron Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Acheron Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
18.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Acheron Marital Status

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Married
51.5% 70
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Divorced
6.6% 9
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Widowed
9.6% 13
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Never married
32.4% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Acheron Ancestry

English
33.8%
Australian
28.1%
Scottish
14.3%
Irish
10.0%
Dutch
4.3%
Other
2.9%
German
2.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.4%
Italian
1.4%
Welsh
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Acheron School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
47.1%
Secondary — Government
35.3%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Acheron Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.2% 12
No need for assistance
95.8% 276

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Acheron Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.9% 36
Not a volunteer
72.1% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Acheron Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
26.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
52.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Acheron How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.5%
Did not go to work
19.0%
Car (passenger)
8.6%
Walked only
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Acheron Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.5%
2 vehicles
49.1%
3 vehicles
27.3%
4+ vehicles
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Acheron Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.1%
3 bedrooms
41.5%
4 bedrooms
43.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Acheron Population Mobility

9.5%
moved in the last year
31.2%
moved in the last 5 years
1.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Acheron Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
287
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Acheron Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Heart disease
13
Diabetes
8
Arthritis
8
Lung condition
7
Kidney disease
6
Asthma
6
Cancer
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Acheron Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
2.6%
$150-$299/wk
4.4%
$300-$399/wk
6.1%
$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.5%
$3,500+/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Acheron Family Structure

Couple — no children
54.1%
Couple — children under 15
27.0%
Couple — no children under 15
10.8%
One parent — no children under 15
4.5%
One parent — children under 15
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Acheron Military Service

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Previously served
3.9% 5
👤
Never served
96.1% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Acheron Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.9% 14
Did not provide
89.1% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Acheron Children Ever Born

No children
36.1%
1 child
11.1%
2 children
11.1%
3 children
27.8%
4 children
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Acheron When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
7
1971–1980
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Acheron Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.8%
5–14 hours
30.4%
15–29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Acheron Household Size

1 person
27.3%
2 persons
56.4%
3 persons
5.5%
4 persons
5.5%
5 persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Acheron Where Residents Moved From

Same address
134
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from VIC
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Acheron Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Acheron Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Break & Enter
2
Assault
1
Fraud
1
Weapons
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Acheron Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,478/wk
Median Rent $271/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Acheron

≈ $6,405/month
Median rent $271/wk
Left after rent $1,207/wk
Rent share 18.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Acheron vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acheron

What is the population of Acheron VIC?

The population of Acheron VIC is 146 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².Acheron is ranked #7,830 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Acheron?

The median personal income in Acheron VIC is $783 per week, or $40,716 per year.The median household income is $1,478 per week.Family income is $2,107 per week.Acheron is ranked #3,881 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Acheron?

Median rent in Acheron VIC is $271 per week ($1,174 per month).Rent represents 18.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Acheron ranks #5,661 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Acheron?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Acheron VIC is $1,606. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Acheron?

The median age in Acheron VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Acheron a good suburb to live in?

Acheron is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 146.The median income is $783/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20005. All dollar figures in AUD.