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Axedale VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Axedale VIC is 984 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Axedale is $813 per week ($42,276 per year). Median rent in Axedale is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Axedale has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Axedale has a population density of 8.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Axedale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Axedale is $1,733.

There were 27 recorded offences in Axedale in 2025-25, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).

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Axedale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Axedale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$813/wk

$42,276 per year

#3378 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$330/wk

$1,430 per month

#3803 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Axedale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (515) Female 47.7% (470)

Population Density

8.7

people per km²

984 people · 113.6 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,189

Family income/wk

Axedale 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Axedale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.1% 122 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.9% 168 dwellings

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

Axedale Country of Birth

Australia

97.8%

England

2.2%

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

Axedale Religion

No Religion

51.4%

Catholic

21.5%

Anglican

10.7%

Not stated

8.9%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.3%

Pentecostal

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Axedale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

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

Axedale Employment

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Employed full-time

40.1% 255 people

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Employed part-time

26.3% 167 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 18 people

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Not in labour force

30.8% 196 people

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

Axedale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.3%

Bachelor Degree

26.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.6%

Postgraduate Degree

3.1%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Axedale Occupation

Professionals

23.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.0%

Managers

15.6%

Clerical & Administrative

12.4%

Community & Personal Service

12.4%

Sales Workers

5.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.8%

Labourers

5.5%

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

Axedale Field of Study

Engineering

16.8%

Health

15.6%

Management & Commerce

12.7%

Architecture & Building

11.5%

Education

11.5%

Society & Culture

10.9%

Agriculture & Environment

6.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.8%

Information Technology

2.1%

Creative Arts

2.1%

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

Axedale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Axedale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.0%

$4,000+/wk

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Axedale Marital Status

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Married

53.2% 401

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Separated

3.4% 26

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Divorced

8.2% 62

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Widowed

4.8% 36

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Never married

30.4% 229

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Axedale Ancestry

Australian

33.2%

English

31.5%

Irish

12.0%

Scottish

11.6%

German

3.9%

Italian

1.9%

Other

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Dutch

0.8%

French

0.6%

New Zealander

0.6%

Welsh

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Axedale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.1%

Secondary — Catholic

13.9%

Pre-school

12.9%

Secondary — Government

11.9%

Primary — Catholic

10.4%

Vocational Education

8.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.5%

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

Axedale Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.1% 73

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No need for assistance

95.9% 1,711

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

Axedale Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.9% 144

—

Not a volunteer

79.1% 544

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Axedale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

2.8%

$800-$999/mo

4.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Axedale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.1%

Did not go to work

12.8%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

Truck

2.3%

Walked only

1.0%

Bus

0.8%

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

Axedale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.2%

2 vehicles

40.6%

3 vehicles

23.3%

4+ vehicles

17.0%

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

Axedale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.6%

2 bedrooms

8.7%

3 bedrooms

41.6%

4 bedrooms

38.4%

5 bedrooms

8.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Axedale Population Mobility

11.3%

moved in the last year

37.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Axedale Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,757

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Axedale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Axedale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

3.7%

$300-$399/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Axedale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.9%

Couple — no children

24.7%

Couple — no children under 15

13.3%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

One parent — no children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Axedale Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 3

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Previously served

2.6% 18

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Never served

96.9% 660

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Axedale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.5% 113

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Did not provide

83.5% 570

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Axedale Children Ever Born

No children

21.7%

1 child

13.4%

2 children

33.8%

3 children

20.1%

4 children

11.0%

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

Axedale When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Axedale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.8%

5–14 hours

31.7%

15–29 hours

18.6%

30+ hours

13.0%

Did not do domestic work

15.9%

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

Axedale Household Size

1 person

18.0%

2 persons

30.6%

3 persons

20.5%

4 persons

18.3%

5 persons

8.2%

6+ persons

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Axedale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

790

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

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

Axedale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.4%

Blended family — no other children

8.9%

Step family — no other children

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Axedale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 27 total

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Justice Procedures

Drug Offences

Weapons

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Axedale Schools

schools nearby

government

1018

avg ICSEA score

101

total students

Axedale Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 101 students

1018

ICSEA

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

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Axedale Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,933/wk

Median Rent $330/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.1%

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

If you earn X in Axedale

Your weekly income

≈ $8,376/month

Median rent $330/wk

Left after rent $1,603/wk

Rent share 17.1%

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Axedale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Katandra West

Pop: 492 Income: $717/wk Rent: $195/wk

Halls Gap

Pop: 495 Income: $797/wk Rent: $250/wk

Mount Cottrell

Pop: 496 Income: $498/wk Rent: $462/wk

Ardmona

Pop: 497 Income: $755/wk Rent: $220/wk

Marysville

Pop: 501 Income: $597/wk Rent: $300/wk

Sunset Strip (Vic.)

Pop: 503 Income: $636/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Axedale

What is the population of Axedale VIC?

The population of Axedale VIC is 984 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.7 people per km².Axedale is ranked #4,009 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Axedale?

The median personal income in Axedale VIC is $813 per week, or $42,276 per year.The median household income is $1,933 per week.Family income is $2,189 per week.Axedale is ranked #3,378 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Axedale?

Median rent in Axedale VIC is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 17.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Axedale ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Axedale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Axedale 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 Axedale?

The median age in Axedale VIC is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Axedale a good suburb to live in?

Axedale is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 984.The median income is $813/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.1% 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: 20093. All dollar figures in AUD.