Athlone VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Athlone VIC is 147 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Athlone is $809 per week ($42,068 per year). Median rent in Athlone is $231 per week ($1,001 per month). Athlone has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Athlone has a population density of 4.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Athlone is $1,647.

There were 4 recorded offences in Athlone in 2025-25, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Athlone Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Athlone Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$809/wk
$42,068 per year
#3449 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$231/wk
$1,001 per month
#6792 of 14,663
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Median Age
33years
5 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,647/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Athlone Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (72) Female 52.3% (79)

Population Density

4.8
people per km²
147 people · 30.4 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,839
Family income/wk

Athlone 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Athlone Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
43.8% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
56.3% 18 dwellings

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

Athlone Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Athlone Religion

No Religion
59.6%
Catholic
12.1%
Not stated
12.1%
Anglican
9.9%
Baptist
4.3%
Uniting Church
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Athlone Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.9%

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

Athlone Employment

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Employed full-time
43.3% 39 people
Employed part-time
22.2% 20 people
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Unemployed
3.3% 3 people
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Not in labour force
31.1% 28 people

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

Athlone Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
64.7%
Bachelor Degree
19.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.7%

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

Athlone Occupation

Managers
30.0%
Professionals
20.0%
Labourers
17.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.5%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.5%

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

Athlone Field of Study

Engineering
22.6%
Society & Culture
19.4%
Architecture & Building
16.1%
Education
16.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
16.1%
Agriculture & Environment
9.7%

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

Athlone Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Athlone Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
9.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
24.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%
$4,000+/wk
24.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Athlone Marital Status

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Married
58.3% 63
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Divorced
4.6% 5
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Widowed
3.7% 4
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Never married
33.3% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Athlone Ancestry

Australian
41.6%
English
33.7%
Irish
7.4%
Scottish
6.3%
Dutch
4.7%
New Zealander
2.1%
Italian
2.1%
German
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Athlone School & University Attendance

Pre-school
37.5%
Primary — Government
33.3%
Secondary — Government
16.7%
Primary — Catholic
12.5%

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

Athlone Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.2% 3
No need for assistance
98.8% 249

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

Athlone Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.3% 20
Not a volunteer
78.7% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Athlone Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
15.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
30.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Athlone How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.6%
Did not go to work
15.4%
Car (passenger)
7.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
6.2%
Walked only
6.2%

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

Athlone Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.6%
2 vehicles
30.2%
3 vehicles
32.6%
4+ vehicles
18.6%

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

Athlone Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
68.6%
4 bedrooms
22.9%
5 bedrooms
8.6%

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

Athlone Population Mobility

18.9%
moved in the last year
44.4%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Athlone Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
266
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Athlone Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
20
Asthma
6
Heart disease
4
Diabetes
4
Arthritis
4
Kidney disease
3
Cancer
3

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

Athlone Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
3.8%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
7.7%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.5%
$3,500+/wk
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Athlone Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.8%
Couple — no children
24.8%
Couple — no children under 15
14.4%
One parent — children under 15
12.0%
One parent — no children under 15
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Athlone Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.8% 12
Did not provide
87.2% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Athlone Children Ever Born

No children
48.0%
2 children
40.0%
4 children
12.0%

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

Athlone When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Athlone Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.5%
5–14 hours
39.8%
15–29 hours
11.8%
30+ hours
14.0%
Did not do domestic work
12.9%

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

Athlone Household Size

1 person
10.6%
2 persons
29.8%
3 persons
14.9%
4 persons
23.4%
5 persons
8.5%
6+ persons
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Athlone Where Residents Moved From

Same address
107
Moved from VIC
22

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

Athlone Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Athlone Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Theft
2
Property Damage
1
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Athlone Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,803/wk
Median Rent $231/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.8%

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

If you earn X in Athlone

≈ $7,813/month
Median rent $231/wk
Left after rent $1,572/wk
Rent share 12.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Athlone vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Athlone

What is the population of Athlone VIC?

The population of Athlone VIC is 147 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.8 people per km².Athlone is ranked #7,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Athlone?

The median personal income in Athlone VIC is $809 per week, or $42,068 per year.The median household income is $1,803 per week.Family income is $1,839 per week.Athlone is ranked #3,449 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Athlone?

Median rent in Athlone VIC is $231 per week ($1,001 per month).Rent represents 12.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Athlone ranks #6,792 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Athlone?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Athlone VIC is $1,647. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Athlone?

The median age in Athlone VIC is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Athlone a good suburb to live in?

Athlone is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 147.The median income is $809/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.8% 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: 20081. All dollar figures in AUD.