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Amherst VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Amherst VIC is 63 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Amherst is $454 per week ($23,608 per year). Median rent in Amherst is $200 per week ($867 per month). Amherst has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Amherst has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Amherst is $732.

There were 4 recorded offences in Amherst in 2025-25, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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📍 Amherst, Victoria — 37.1390°S, 143.6560°E

Crime: Low Med High

Amherst Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Amherst Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$454/wk
$23,608 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$732/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Amherst Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (30) Female 51.6% (32)

Population Density

1.9
people per km²
63 people · 34.0 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,062
Family income/wk

Amherst Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Amherst Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
65.0% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.0% 7 dwellings

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

Amherst Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Amherst Religion

No Religion
60.9%
Not stated
23.4%
Catholic
9.4%
Anglican
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Amherst Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
53.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
23.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.3%

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

Amherst Employment

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Employed full-time
22.2% 10 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.0% 9 people
🏠
Not in labour force
57.8% 26 people

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

Amherst Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
71.4%
Bachelor Degree
28.6%

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

Amherst Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
100.0%

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

Amherst Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
41.7%
Engineering
33.3%
Health
25.0%

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

Amherst Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Amherst Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
37.5%
$800-$999/wk
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Amherst Marital Status

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Married
36.8% 21
↔️
Separated
7.0% 4
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Divorced
17.5% 10
🕊️
Widowed
7.0% 4
👤
Never married
31.6% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Amherst Ancestry

English
34.6%
Australian
29.5%
Scottish
16.7%
Dutch
6.4%
Irish
5.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.8%
German
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Amherst School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Amherst Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
9.6% 11
✅
No need for assistance
90.4% 103

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

Amherst Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
25.5% 13
—
Not a volunteer
74.5% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Amherst Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Amherst How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.9%
Did not go to work
21.1%

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

Amherst Car Ownership

1 vehicle
24.1%
2 vehicles
48.3%
3 vehicles
17.2%
4+ vehicles
10.3%

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

Amherst Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
37.0%
3 bedrooms
40.7%
4 bedrooms
22.2%

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

Amherst Population Mobility

5.3%
moved in the last year
22.2%
moved in the last 5 years
40.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Amherst Indigenous Population

2.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
102
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Amherst Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Asthma
6

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

Amherst Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
36.8%
$400-$499/wk
26.3%
$800-$999/wk
21.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Amherst Family Structure

Couple — no children
25.6%
Couple — children under 15
23.3%
Couple — no children under 15
18.6%
One parent — no children under 15
18.6%
One parent — children under 15
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Amherst Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
22.2% 10
—
Did not provide
77.8% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Amherst Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
2 children
28.6%
3 children
42.9%

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

Amherst When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1981–1990
4

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

Amherst Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.9%
5–14 hours
14.9%
15–29 hours
6.4%
30+ hours
19.1%
Did not do domestic work
44.7%

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

Amherst Household Size

1 person
35.0%
2 persons
45.0%
3 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Amherst Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Amherst Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Assault
1
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Amherst Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $850/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.5%

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

If you earn X in Amherst

≈ $3,683/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $650/wk
Rent share 23.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coleraine
Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $60/wk
Casterton
Income: $523/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $40/wk
Rushworth
Income: $486/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $10/wk
Orbost
Income: $489/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $10/wk
Loch Sport
Income: $433/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Amherst vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Archies Creek
Pop: 32 Income: $466/wk Rent: $300/wk
Bungal
Pop: 32 Income: $956/wk Rent: $348/wk
Dutson
Pop: 32 Income: $574/wk Rent: $500/wk
Fernihurst
Pop: 32 Income: $1,031/wk
Gladfield (Vic.)
Pop: 32 Income: $589/wk Rent: $225/wk
Lindsay Point
Pop: 32 Income: $1,109/wk Rent: $100/wk

Compare Amherst

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amherst

What is the population of Amherst VIC?

The population of Amherst VIC is 63 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Amherst?

The median personal income in Amherst VIC is $454 per week, or $23,608 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.

How much is rent in Amherst?

Median rent in Amherst VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Amherst?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Amherst VIC is $732. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Amherst?

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

Is Amherst a good suburb to live in?

Amherst is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 63.The median income is $454/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% 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: 20039. All dollar figures in AUD.