Allansford, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Allansford VIC is 1,410 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Allansford is $821 per week ($42,692 per year). Median rent in Allansford is $268 per week ($1,161 per month). Allansford has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Allansford has a population density of 16 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Allansford is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Allansford is $1,478.

There were 35 recorded offences in Allansford in 2025-25, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).

Population
1,410
Census 2021
Median income
$821/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$268/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Allansford vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Allansford is $821 a week, 7% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 459th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $268 a week, $48 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 16.7% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 43, the same age as in the typical VIC suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureAllansfordTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$821/wk$767/wk +7%$766/wk
Household income$1,605/wk$1,687/wk −5%$1,637/wk
Rent$268/wk$316/wk −15%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,478/mo$1,723/mo −14%$1,733/mo
Median age4343 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.7%19.1% −2.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Allansford, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Allansford Population

1,410 residents at the 2021 Census.

Allansford Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$821/wk
$42,692 per year
Ranked 3,235 of 14,663
Median Rent
$268/wk
$1,161 per month
Ranked 5,774 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,478/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Allansford Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,605/wk
Median rent $268/wk
Rent to income 16.7%

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

Median rent in Allansford against your income

About $6,955 a month
Median rent $268/wk
Left after rent $1,337/wk
Rent share 16.7%

Allansford Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1006
avg ICSEA score
160
total students
Allansford and District Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 160 students
1006
ICSEA

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

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Allansford Map

Allansford, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Allansford, Victoria: 38.4039°S, 142.6192°E

Allansford Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Allansford

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (689) Female 50.9% (715)

Population Density

16
people per km²
1,410 people · 85.6 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,030
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.8%
New Zealand
1.0%
Scotland
0.6%
Malaysia
0.5%
Netherlands
0.4%
Indonesia
0.2%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
0.4%
Indonesian
0.3%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.3%
French
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
47.3%
English
40.1%
Irish
16.4%
Scottish
13.6%
German
3.6%
Dutch
3.5%
Italian
1.4%
Australian Aboriginal
0.6%
Maori
0.6%
Greek
0.6%
New Zealander
0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
46.5%
Catholic
23.1%
Not stated
7.6%
Anglican
7.0%
Uniting Church
5.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.8%
Christian (other)
1.6%
Pentecostal
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.6% 607
Separated
3.0% 34
Divorced
8.3% 94
Widowed
4.0% 45
Never married
31.1% 352

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.6%
Couple: no children
31.9%
Couple: no children under 15
16.6%
One parent: children under 15
6.2%
One parent: no children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.6%
2 persons
39.4%
3 persons
15.3%
4 persons
14.4%
5 persons
8.3%
6+ persons
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Allansford

Housing Tenure

Of the 519 occupied private dwellings in Allansford at the 2021 Census, 13.1% were rented, 40.5% owned outright and 40.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.5% 18 dwellings
Owned outright
40.5% 210 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
40.5% 210 dwellings
Rented
13.1% 68 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.2%
2 bedrooms
12.1%
3 bedrooms
44.9%
4 bedrooms
32.2%
5 bedrooms
7.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.2%
$300-$449/mo
6.5%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
4.8%
$800-$999/mo
5.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.6%
1 vehicle
23.6%
2 vehicles
40.7%
3 vehicles
18.1%
4+ vehicles
15.1%

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

Work, income and education in Allansford

Employment

Employed full-time
42.9% 428 people
Employed part-time
25.5% 254 people
Unemployed
1.0% 10 people
Not in labour force
30.7% 306 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
20.2%
Managers
18.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.7%
Community & Personal Service
11.3%
Clerical & Administrative
10.9%
Labourers
7.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.0%
Sales Workers
5.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
1.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
8.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.0%
$4,000+/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
12.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.6%
Did not go to work
12.2%
Car (passenger)
4.9%
Walked only
3.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.2%
Truck
0.9%
Bicycle
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.4%
Bachelor Degree
22.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.5%
Postgraduate Degree
5.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.6%
Certificate I/II
2.1%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
19.4%
Health
15.7%
Management & Commerce
13.1%
Society & Culture
12.9%
Education
9.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.7%
Architecture & Building
8.5%
Agriculture & Environment
7.4%
Creative Arts
2.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.1%
Secondary: Government
25.3%
Pre-school
11.7%
Vocational Education
11.4%
Primary: Catholic
8.9%
Secondary: Catholic
6.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.4%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.6%
Has need for assistance
4.3%
Need for assistance not stated
6.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
120
Asthma
64
Arthritis
36
Heart disease
31
Lung condition
26
Cancer
26
Diabetes
20
Stroke
20
Kidney disease
15
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.8% 168
Did not provide
84.2% 895

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.3% 218
Not a volunteer
79.7% 858

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.9% 20
Never served
98.1% 1,052

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.1%
1 child
9.4%
2 children
32.0%
3 children
22.7%
4 children
8.0%
5+ children
1.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
8
1961: 1970
8
1971: 1980
15
1981: 1990
3
1991: 2000
3
2001: 2010
11
2011: 2015
18

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

Population Mobility

6.9%
moved in the last year
25.9%
moved in the last 5 years
1.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,209
Moved from VIC
60
Moved: same area (SA2)
21
Moved from overseas
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.5%
5: 14 hours
31.7%
15: 29 hours
15.6%
30+ hours
11.4%
Did not do domestic work
19.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.4%
Step family: no other children
8.4%
Blended family: no other children
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Allansford Crime Statistics

35 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
9
Assault
7
Property Damage
5
Justice Procedures
5
Drug Offences
5
Fraud
2
Break & Enter
1
Public Order
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Allansford

The closest suburb to Allansford is Warrnambool, 11.3 km away.

Warrnambool
11.3 km away · income $749/wk · rent $290/wk
Framlingham
16.4 km away · income $675/wk · rent $140/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Allansford

What is the population of Allansford VIC?

The population of Allansford VIC is 1,410 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 16 people per km². Allansford is ranked #3,480 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Allansford?

The median personal income in Allansford VIC is $821 per week, or $42,692 per year. The median household income is $1,605 per week. Family income is $2,030 per week. Allansford is ranked #3,235 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Allansford?

Median rent in Allansford VIC is $268 per week ($1,161 per month). Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Allansford ranks #5,774 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Allansford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Allansford VIC is $1,478. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Allansford?

The median age in Allansford VIC is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Allansford a good suburb to live in?

Allansford is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,410. The median income is $821/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% 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: 20028. All dollar figures in AUD.