Anderson VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Anderson VIC is 26 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Anderson is $710 per week ($36,920 per year). Median rent in Anderson is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Anderson has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Anderson has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Anderson is $1,733.

There were 8 recorded offences in Anderson in 2025-25, a rate of 308 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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Anderson Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Anderson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$710/wk
$36,920 per year
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Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.6 per bedroom

Anderson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.1% (13) Female 40.9% (9)

Population Density

4.5
people per km²
26 people · 5.8 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

Anderson Age Distribution

10-14
35-39
40-44
55-59
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Anderson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.0% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.0% 3 dwellings

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

Anderson Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Anderson Religion

No Religion
56.5%
Uniting Church
17.4%
Anglican
13.0%
Not stated
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Anderson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.1%

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

Anderson Employment

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Employed full-time
46.4% 13 people
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Not in labour force
53.6% 15 people

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

Anderson Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
70.0%
Bachelor Degree
30.0%

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

Anderson Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Anderson Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Anderson Marital Status

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Married
68.4% 13
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Divorced
15.8% 3
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Never married
15.8% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Anderson Ancestry

English
41.5%
Irish
24.4%
Australian
19.5%
Scottish
14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Anderson School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Anderson Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 44

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

Anderson Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Anderson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.0%
Walked only
50.0%

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

Anderson Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.3%
3 vehicles
45.5%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Anderson Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
42.9%
5 bedrooms
57.1%

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

Anderson Population Mobility

16.7%
moved in the last year
31.6%
moved in the last 5 years
47.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Anderson Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
41
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Anderson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
57.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Anderson Family Structure

Couple — no children
61.9%
Couple — children under 15
38.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Anderson Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.8% 3
Did not provide
84.2% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Anderson Children Ever Born

4 children
100.0%

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

Anderson When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Anderson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.0%
5–14 hours
15.0%
15–29 hours
15.0%
30+ hours
15.0%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

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

Anderson Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Anderson Where Residents Moved From

Same address
20
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Anderson Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total

Assault
6
Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Anderson Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $260/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.9%

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

If you earn X in Anderson

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $1,115/wk
Rent share 18.9%

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Anderson vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anderson

What is the population of Anderson VIC?

The population of Anderson VIC is 26 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Anderson?

The median personal income in Anderson VIC is $710 per week, or $36,920 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Anderson?

Median rent in Anderson VIC is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Anderson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Anderson VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Anderson?

The median age in Anderson VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Anderson a good suburb to live in?

Anderson is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 26.The median income is $710/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 20044. All dollar figures in AUD.