Armstrong VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Armstrong VIC is 90 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Armstrong is $820 per week ($42,640 per year). Median rent in Armstrong is $175 per week ($758 per month). Armstrong has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Armstrong has a population density of 4.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Armstrong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Armstrong is $1,172.

There were 13 recorded offences in Armstrong in 2025-25, a rate of 144 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

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Armstrong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Armstrong Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$820/wk
$42,640 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$175/wk
$758 per month
👤
Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,172/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Armstrong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.4% (49) Female 45.6% (41)

Population Density

4.7
people per km²
90 people · 19.2 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,791
Family income/wk

Armstrong Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
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)

Armstrong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
35.5% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
64.5% 20 dwellings

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

Armstrong Country of Birth

Australia
90.0%
England
10.0%

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

Armstrong Religion

No Religion
56.8%
Catholic
11.4%
Not stated
10.2%
Anglican
9.1%
Church Christ
9.1%
Uniting Church
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Armstrong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.1%

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

Armstrong Employment

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Employed full-time
38.7% 29 people
Employed part-time
28.0% 21 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 25 people

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

Armstrong Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
47.9%
Certificate III/IV
27.1%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%

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

Armstrong Occupation

Community & Personal Service
26.8%
Professionals
22.0%
Managers
19.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.8%
Labourers
9.8%

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

Armstrong Field of Study

Health
22.0%
Agriculture & Environment
17.1%
Society & Culture
14.6%
Engineering
14.6%
Education
12.2%
Management & Commerce
9.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.8%

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

Armstrong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Armstrong Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Armstrong Marital Status

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Married
49.4% 40
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Divorced
11.1% 9
🕊️
Widowed
3.7% 3
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Never married
35.8% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Armstrong Ancestry

English
38.1%
Australian
23.9%
Irish
16.8%
Scottish
15.9%
German
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Armstrong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
42.9%
Secondary — Catholic
35.7%
Secondary — Government
21.4%

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

Armstrong Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.9% 9
No need for assistance
95.1% 173

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

Armstrong Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.6% 21
Not a volunteer
73.4% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Armstrong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
19.0%
$800-$999/mo
23.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Armstrong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.2%
Did not go to work
27.8%

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

Armstrong Car Ownership

1 vehicle
8.3%
2 vehicles
41.7%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Armstrong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
17.5%
3 bedrooms
32.5%
4 bedrooms
42.5%
5 bedrooms
7.5%

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

Armstrong Population Mobility

8.4%
moved in the last year
28.0%
moved in the last 5 years
1.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Armstrong Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
180
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Armstrong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Arthritis
7
Cancer
5
Heart disease
4
Asthma
3

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

Armstrong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.4%
$150-$299/wk
8.8%
$300-$399/wk
5.9%
$400-$499/wk
5.9%
$500-$649/wk
8.8%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
23.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Armstrong Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.6%
Couple — children under 15
29.0%
Couple — no children under 15
18.8%
One parent — children under 15
7.2%
One parent — no children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Armstrong Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.2% 4
👤
Never served
94.8% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Armstrong Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.5% 11
Did not provide
85.5% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Armstrong Children Ever Born

No children
20.0%
2 children
40.0%
3 children
40.0%

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

Armstrong When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
2016
3

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

Armstrong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.3%
5–14 hours
35.4%
15–29 hours
10.1%
30+ hours
5.1%
Did not do domestic work
24.1%

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

Armstrong Household Size

1 person
35.5%
2 persons
54.8%
4 persons
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Armstrong Where Residents Moved From

Same address
76
Moved from VIC
4

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

Armstrong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Armstrong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 13 total

Theft
6
Drug Offences
3
Fraud
2
Assault
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Armstrong Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,166/wk
Median Rent $175/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.0%

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

If you earn X in Armstrong

≈ $5,053/month
Median rent $175/wk
Left after rent $991/wk
Rent share 15.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Armstrong vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Armstrong

What is the population of Armstrong VIC?

The population of Armstrong VIC is 90 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Armstrong?

The median personal income in Armstrong VIC is $820 per week, or $42,640 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $1,791 per week.

How much is rent in Armstrong?

Median rent in Armstrong VIC is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 15.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Armstrong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Armstrong VIC is $1,172. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Armstrong?

The median age in Armstrong VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Armstrong a good suburb to live in?

Armstrong is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 90.The median income is $820/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.0% 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: 20067. All dollar figures in AUD.