Arawata VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Arawata VIC is 92 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Arawata is $739 per week ($38,428 per year). Median rent in Arawata is $231 per week ($1,001 per month). Arawata has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Arawata has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arawata is $1,515.

There were 2 recorded offences in Arawata in 2025-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Arawata Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Arawata Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$739/wk
$38,428 per year
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Median Rent
$231/wk
$1,001 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,515/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Arawata Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.7% (54) Female 41.3% (38)

Population Density

4.1
people per km²
92 people · 22.5 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,937
Family income/wk

Arawata Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Arawata Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
54.5% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.5% 15 dwellings

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

Arawata Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Arawata Religion

No Religion
32.0%
Catholic
17.5%
Not stated
14.4%
Anglican
10.3%
Uniting Church
9.3%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
7.2%
Christian (other)
5.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Arawata Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.1%

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

Arawata Employment

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Employed full-time
28.6% 20 people
Employed part-time
27.1% 19 people
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Unemployed
4.3% 3 people
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Not in labour force
40.0% 28 people

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

Arawata Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
48.8%
Certificate III/IV
34.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%

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

Arawata Occupation

Professionals
34.5%
Managers
31.0%
Clerical & Administrative
17.2%
Sales Workers
17.2%

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

Arawata Field of Study

Engineering
32.3%
Management & Commerce
25.8%
Education
12.9%
Architecture & Building
9.7%
Agriculture & Environment
9.7%
Health
9.7%

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

Arawata Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Arawata Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
17.6%
$500-$649/wk
23.5%
$800-$999/wk
23.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Arawata Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 40
↔️
Separated
3.8% 3
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Divorced
10.0% 8
🕊️
Widowed
3.8% 3
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Never married
32.5% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Arawata Ancestry

English
33.6%
Australian
19.8%
Irish
16.0%
Scottish
11.5%
German
6.1%
Other
4.6%
Greek
3.8%
Dutch
2.3%
Italian
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Arawata School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
42.9%
Primary — Government
28.6%
Vocational Education
28.6%

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

Arawata Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.5% 9
No need for assistance
94.5% 154

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

Arawata Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.7% 22
Not a volunteer
70.3% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Arawata Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
23.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
29.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Arawata How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
13.3%
Did not go to work
13.3%
Walked only
10.0%

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

Arawata Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
22.5%
4+ vehicles
7.5%

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

Arawata Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
11.1%
3 bedrooms
58.3%
4 bedrooms
19.4%
5 bedrooms
11.1%

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

Arawata Population Mobility

9.6%
moved in the last year
47.4%
moved in the last 5 years
8.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Arawata Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
157
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Arawata Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Diabetes
8
Arthritis
7
Asthma
6
Heart disease
6

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

Arawata Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.9%
$650-$799/wk
11.8%
$800-$999/wk
16.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Arawata Family Structure

Couple — no children
54.1%
Couple — children under 15
31.1%
Couple — no children under 15
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Arawata Military Service

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Previously served
4.2% 3
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Never served
95.8% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Arawata Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.2% 10
Did not provide
84.8% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Arawata Children Ever Born

No children
18.8%
2 children
81.3%

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

Arawata When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4

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

Arawata Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.3%
5–14 hours
34.2%
15–29 hours
16.5%
30+ hours
12.7%
Did not do domestic work
16.5%

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

Arawata Household Size

1 person
35.9%
2 persons
51.3%
5 persons
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Arawata Where Residents Moved From

Same address
75
Moved from VIC
4
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Arawata Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Arawata Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
2025

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

Arawata Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,468/wk
Median Rent $231/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.7%

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

If you earn X in Arawata

≈ $6,361/month
Median rent $231/wk
Left after rent $1,237/wk
Rent share 15.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Arawata vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arawata

What is the population of Arawata VIC?

The population of Arawata VIC is 92 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Arawata?

The median personal income in Arawata VIC is $739 per week, or $38,428 per year.The median household income is $1,468 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.

How much is rent in Arawata?

Median rent in Arawata VIC is $231 per week ($1,001 per month).Rent represents 15.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Arawata?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arawata VIC is $1,515. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Arawata?

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

Is Arawata a good suburb to live in?

Arawata is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 92.The median income is $739/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.7% 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: 20054. All dollar figures in AUD.