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Ardmona VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ardmona VIC is 497 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ardmona is $755 per week ($39,260 per year). Median rent in Ardmona is $220 per week ($953 per month). Ardmona has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Ardmona has a population density of 12.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ardmona is India. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ardmona is $1,517.

There were 68 recorded offences in Ardmona in 2025-25, a rate of 137 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (27 offences).

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Ardmona Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ardmona Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$755/wk

$39,260 per year

#4428 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Ardmona Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.8% (285) Female 42.2% (208)

Population Density

12.7

people per km²

497 people · 39.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,916

Family income/wk

Ardmona 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ardmona Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.4% 62 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.6% 46 dwellings

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

Ardmona Country of Birth

Australia

94.3%

India

3.9%

England

1.8%

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

Ardmona Religion

No Religion

35.1%

Catholic

21.0%

Not stated

14.6%

Anglican

9.9%

Other Religions Tot

5.8%

Othr Rel Sikhism

5.8%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ardmona Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.3%

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

Ardmona Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

40.6%

Italian

25.0%

Mandarin

12.5%

Thai

12.5%

Greek

9.4%

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

Ardmona Employment

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Employed full-time

42.1% 146 people

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Employed part-time

25.6% 89 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 7 people

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Not in labour force

30.3% 105 people

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

Ardmona Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.0%

Bachelor Degree

28.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.3%

Postgraduate Degree

6.4%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

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

Ardmona Occupation

Professionals

25.8%

Managers

19.5%

Labourers

17.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.6%

Community & Personal Service

11.7%

Clerical & Administrative

5.5%

Sales Workers

2.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.3%

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

Ardmona Field of Study

Engineering

24.0%

Management & Commerce

19.0%

Education

14.0%

Agriculture & Environment

11.6%

Society & Culture

9.9%

Health

6.6%

Architecture & Building

5.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.1%

Creative Arts

3.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.5%

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

Ardmona Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ardmona Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

3.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.9%

$4,000+/wk

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ardmona Marital Status

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Married

46.9% 195

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Separated

4.3% 18

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Divorced

7.5% 31

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Widowed

3.8% 16

👤

Never married

37.5% 156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ardmona Ancestry

Australian

28.1%

English

27.9%

Other

9.2%

Italian

7.8%

Scottish

7.8%

Irish

6.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.7%

German

2.7%

Chinese

2.0%

Indian

1.7%

Dutch

1.4%

Spanish

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ardmona School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

23.2%

Primary — Government

19.5%

Primary — Catholic

19.5%

Vocational Education

9.8%

Secondary — Government

8.5%

Pre-school

7.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.1%

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

Ardmona Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 45

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 822

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

Ardmona Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.1% 47

—

Not a volunteer

86.9% 312

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ardmona Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ardmona How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.2%

Walked only

10.8%

Car (passenger)

6.6%

Did not go to work

6.1%

Other

2.3%

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

Ardmona Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.3%

2 vehicles

36.0%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

24.7%

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

Ardmona Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.5%

2 bedrooms

9.9%

3 bedrooms

39.4%

4 bedrooms

39.4%

5 bedrooms

7.7%

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

Ardmona Population Mobility

10.7%

moved in the last year

31.2%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ardmona Indigenous Population

4.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

844

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ardmona Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Ardmona Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.1%

$1-$149/wk

2.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

13.9%

$800-$999/wk

15.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$3,500+/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ardmona Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.1%

Couple — no children

27.5%

Couple — no children under 15

24.3%

One parent — children under 15

7.4%

One parent — no children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ardmona Military Service

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Previously served

0.8% 3

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Never served

99.2% 357

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ardmona Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 57

—

Did not provide

84.4% 309

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ardmona Children Ever Born

No children

29.5%

1 child

10.1%

2 children

22.8%

3 children

28.2%

4 children

9.4%

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

Ardmona When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

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

Ardmona Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.0%

5–14 hours

24.3%

15–29 hours

9.6%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

26.5%

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

Ardmona Household Size

1 person

23.5%

2 persons

34.0%

3 persons

18.3%

4 persons

7.8%

5 persons

10.5%

6+ persons

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ardmona Where Residents Moved From

Same address

385

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Ardmona Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ardmona Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 68 total

Assault

Theft

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Ardmona Schools

schools nearby

government

885

avg ICSEA score

total students

Ardmona Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 8 students

885

ICSEA

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

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Ardmona Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,762/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.5%

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

If you earn X in Ardmona

Your weekly income

≈ $7,635/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $1,542/wk

Rent share 12.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $608/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $10/wk

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $26/wk

Nhill

Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

Stawell

Income: $658/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $10/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $40/wk

Tongala

Income: $656/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

Numurkah

Income: $613/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $40/wk

Ardmona vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Burrumbeet

Pop: 249 Income: $610/wk Rent: $135/wk

Merino

Pop: 249 Income: $473/wk Rent: $100/wk

Skenes Creek

Pop: 249 Income: $705/wk Rent: $295/wk

Dooen

Pop: 250 Income: $896/wk Rent: $150/wk

Tyntynder South

Pop: 250 Income: $771/wk Rent: $250/wk

Wattle Bank

Pop: 250 Income: $807/wk Rent: $204/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ardmona

What is the population of Ardmona VIC?

The population of Ardmona VIC is 497 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.7 people per km².Ardmona is ranked #5,039 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ardmona?

The median personal income in Ardmona VIC is $755 per week, or $39,260 per year.The median household income is $1,762 per week.Family income is $1,916 per week.Ardmona is ranked #4,428 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ardmona?

Median rent in Ardmona VIC is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 12.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ardmona ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ardmona?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ardmona VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ardmona?

The median age in Ardmona VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ardmona a good suburb to live in?

Ardmona is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 497.The median income is $755/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.5% 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: 20063. All dollar figures in AUD.