Alma VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Alma VIC is 195 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alma is $497 per week ($25,844 per year). Median rent in Alma is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Alma has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Alma has a population density of 9.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Alma is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alma is $1,408.

There were 10 recorded offences in Alma in 2025-25, a rate of 51 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (4 offences).

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Alma Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Alma Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$497/wk
$25,844 per year
#8202 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$275/wk
$1,192 per month
#5547 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,408/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Alma Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (100) Female 47.9% (92)

Population Density

9.4
people per km²
195 people · 20.7 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Alma 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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Alma Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
65.6% 42 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
34.4% 22 dwellings

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

Alma Country of Birth

Australia
96.2%
England
3.8%

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

Alma Religion

No Religion
47.4%
Not stated
17.7%
Catholic
16.7%
Anglican
11.5%
Uniting Church
4.7%
Pentecostal
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Alma Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.8%

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

Alma Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Alma Employment

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Employed full-time
34.3% 46 people
Employed part-time
18.7% 25 people
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Not in labour force
47.0% 63 people

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

Alma Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
72.0%
Bachelor Degree
12.0%
Certificate I/II
10.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
6.0%

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

Alma Occupation

Professionals
24.3%
Community & Personal Service
21.6%
Managers
13.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
13.5%
Labourers
10.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.1%
Clerical & Administrative
8.1%

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

Alma Field of Study

Engineering
53.6%
Society & Culture
21.4%
Education
14.3%
Health
10.7%

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

Alma Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Alma Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
9.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
9.7%
$650-$799/wk
12.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Alma Marital Status

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Married
58.3% 95
↔️
Separated
6.7% 11
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Divorced
9.2% 15
🕊️
Widowed
3.7% 6
👤
Never married
22.1% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Alma Ancestry

English
39.7%
Australian
22.5%
Irish
13.7%
Scottish
9.9%
Italian
4.2%
Dutch
3.4%
German
1.9%
Polish
1.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.5%
Other
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Alma School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
36.4%
Primary — Government
24.2%
Primary — Catholic
24.2%
Pre-school
15.2%

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

Alma Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.6% 21
No need for assistance
93.4% 297

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

Alma Volunteering

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Volunteer
14.6% 20
Not a volunteer
85.4% 117

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Alma Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
33.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
33.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Alma How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
89.4%
Did not go to work
6.1%
Car (passenger)
4.5%

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

Alma Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.9%
2 vehicles
35.6%
3 vehicles
26.0%
4+ vehicles
16.4%

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

Alma Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
58.5%
4 bedrooms
41.5%

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

Alma Population Mobility

7.9%
moved in the last year
23.7%
moved in the last 5 years
45.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Alma Indigenous Population

1.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
314
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Alma Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
24
Arthritis
15
Diabetes
7
Heart disease
7
Lung condition
6
Asthma
3

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

Alma Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.6%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
14.0%
$400-$499/wk
13.1%
$650-$799/wk
15.0%
$800-$999/wk
16.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Alma Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.1%
Couple — no children
31.5%
Couple — no children under 15
16.1%
One parent — children under 15
7.7%
One parent — no children under 15
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Alma Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.6% 5
👤
Never served
96.4% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Alma Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
18.8% 25
Did not provide
81.2% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Alma Children Ever Born

No children
36.4%
2 children
29.5%
3 children
18.2%
4 children
15.9%

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

Alma When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1971–1980
6

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

Alma Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.9%
5–14 hours
26.5%
15–29 hours
25.0%
30+ hours
10.6%
Did not do domestic work
22.0%

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

Alma Household Size

1 person
30.6%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
15.3%
4 persons
11.1%
5 persons
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Alma Where Residents Moved From

Same address
151
Moved — same area (SA2)
9
Moved from VIC
8

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

Alma Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Alma Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 10 total

Property Damage
4
Justice Procedures
3
Assault
2
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Alma Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $275/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.4%

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

If you earn X in Alma

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $275/wk
Left after rent $850/wk
Rent share 24.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Alma vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alma

What is the population of Alma VIC?

The population of Alma VIC is 195 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.4 people per km².Alma is ranked #7,019 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Alma?

The median personal income in Alma VIC is $497 per week, or $25,844 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Alma is ranked #8,202 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Alma?

Median rent in Alma VIC is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Alma ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Alma?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alma VIC is $1,408. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alma?

The median age in Alma VIC is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alma a good suburb to live in?

Alma is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 195.The median income is $497/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20031. All dollar figures in AUD.