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Aireys Inlet VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Aireys Inlet VIC is 979 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Aireys Inlet is $895 per week ($46,540 per year). Median rent in Aireys Inlet is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Aireys Inlet has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Aireys Inlet has a population density of 49.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Aireys Inlet is England. The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aireys Inlet is $2,171.

There were 11 recorded offences in Aireys Inlet in 2025-25, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was fraud (4 offences).

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Aireys Inlet Population

residents (Census 2021)

Aireys Inlet Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$895/wk

$46,540 per year

#2193 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,171/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Aireys Inlet Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (480) Female 50.9% (498)

Population Density

49.9

people per km²

979 people · 19.6 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,008

Family income/wk

Aireys Inlet Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

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)

Aireys Inlet Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

68.0% 225 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.0% 106 dwellings

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

Aireys Inlet Country of Birth

Australia

96.3%

England

3.0%

Germany

0.7%

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

Aireys Inlet Religion

No Religion

63.7%

Catholic

14.1%

Not stated

9.8%

Anglican

6.1%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Buddhism

1.3%

SB OSB NRA SB

1.3%

Baptist

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Aireys Inlet Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

77.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

7.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.7%

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

Aireys Inlet Languages Spoken at Home

French

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Aireys Inlet Employment

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Employed full-time

26.6% 200 people

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Employed part-time

28.6% 215 people

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Unemployed

1.2% 9 people

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Not in labour force

43.5% 327 people

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

Aireys Inlet Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

40.9%

Certificate III/IV

18.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.5%

Postgraduate Degree

15.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.9%

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

Aireys Inlet Occupation

Professionals

34.5%

Managers

21.6%

Clerical & Administrative

11.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.5%

Community & Personal Service

8.9%

Sales Workers

7.8%

Labourers

4.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.1%

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

Aireys Inlet Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.1%

Health

15.0%

Society & Culture

15.0%

Education

13.0%

Architecture & Building

12.1%

Engineering

6.6%

Creative Arts

5.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Agriculture & Environment

5.2%

Information Technology

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.2%

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

Aireys Inlet Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Aireys Inlet Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.4%

$1-$149/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

4.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.2%

$4,000+/wk

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Aireys Inlet Marital Status

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Married

50.8% 441

↔️

Separated

3.6% 31

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Divorced

9.8% 85

🕊️

Widowed

4.4% 38

👤

Never married

31.5% 273

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Aireys Inlet Ancestry

English

31.4%

Australian

25.3%

Irish

15.5%

Scottish

13.0%

Other

4.1%

German

3.8%

Italian

1.9%

Polish

1.6%

Dutch

1.2%

Welsh

0.9%

New Zealander

0.7%

French

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Aireys Inlet School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.3%

Secondary — Government

15.3%

Vocational Education

12.2%

Secondary — Catholic

11.5%

Pre-school

9.9%

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

Aireys Inlet Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.0% 71

✅

No need for assistance

96.0% 1,699

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

Aireys Inlet Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

28.8% 227

—

Not a volunteer

71.2% 560

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Aireys Inlet Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.8%

$600-$799/mo

3.4%

$800-$999/mo

3.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Aireys Inlet How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.1%

Did not go to work

21.2%

Walked only

6.2%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Truck

1.8%

Other

1.1%

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

Aireys Inlet Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.3%

1 vehicle

42.7%

2 vehicles

39.2%

3 vehicles

9.4%

4+ vehicles

6.4%

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

Aireys Inlet Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.0%

2 bedrooms

15.9%

3 bedrooms

53.1%

4 bedrooms

27.4%

5 bedrooms

2.6%

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

Aireys Inlet Population Mobility

15.0%

moved in the last year

41.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Aireys Inlet Indigenous Population

0.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,775

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Aireys Inlet Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Aireys Inlet Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Aireys Inlet Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.5%

Couple — children under 15

26.6%

Couple — no children under 15

15.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Aireys Inlet Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 19

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Never served

97.6% 773

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Aireys Inlet Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.2% 135

—

Did not provide

82.8% 650

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Aireys Inlet Children Ever Born

No children

33.6%

1 child

10.1%

2 children

34.9%

3 children

15.5%

4 children

5.9%

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

Aireys Inlet When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Aireys Inlet Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

42.6%

15–29 hours

17.9%

30+ hours

10.0%

Did not do domestic work

11.1%

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

Aireys Inlet Household Size

1 person

29.2%

2 persons

45.6%

3 persons

12.1%

4 persons

9.5%

5 persons

2.8%

6+ persons

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Aireys Inlet Where Residents Moved From

Same address

753

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

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

Aireys Inlet Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.3%

Step family — no other children

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Aireys Inlet Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 11 total

Fraud

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Theft

Weapons

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Aireys Inlet Schools

schools nearby

government

1112

avg ICSEA score

total students

Aireys Inlet Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 73 students

1112

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Aireys Inlet Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,642/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.3%

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

If you earn X in Aireys Inlet

Your weekly income

≈ $7,115/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,292/wk

Rent share 21.3%

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Income: $726/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $65/wk

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Income: $749/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $749/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $754/wk Rent: $325/wk Save: $25/wk

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Income: $821/wk Rent: $347/wk Save: $3/wk

Wy Yung

Income: $723/wk Rent: $278/wk Save: $72/wk

Harcourt

Income: $751/wk Rent: $305/wk Save: $45/wk

Aireys Inlet vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Mailors Flat

Pop: 490 Income: $875/wk Rent: $230/wk

Bamawm

Pop: 491 Income: $725/wk Rent: $213/wk

Katandra West

Pop: 492 Income: $717/wk Rent: $195/wk

Halls Gap

Pop: 495 Income: $797/wk Rent: $250/wk

Mount Cottrell

Pop: 496 Income: $498/wk Rent: $462/wk

Ardmona

Pop: 497 Income: $755/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aireys Inlet

What is the population of Aireys Inlet VIC?

The population of Aireys Inlet VIC is 979 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 49.9 people per km².Aireys Inlet is ranked #4,015 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Aireys Inlet?

The median personal income in Aireys Inlet VIC is $895 per week, or $46,540 per year.The median household income is $1,642 per week.Family income is $2,008 per week.Aireys Inlet is ranked #2,193 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Aireys Inlet?

Median rent in Aireys Inlet VIC is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Aireys Inlet ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Aireys Inlet?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aireys Inlet VIC is $2,171. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Aireys Inlet?

The median age in Aireys Inlet VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Aireys Inlet a good suburb to live in?

Aireys Inlet is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 979.The median income is $895/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% 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: 20013. All dollar figures in AUD.