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Balliang East VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Balliang East VIC is 199 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Balliang East is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Balliang East is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Balliang East has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Balliang East has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balliang East is $1,842.

There were 18 recorded offences in Balliang East in 2025-25, a rate of 90 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).

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Balliang East Population

residents (Census 2021)

Balliang East Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$725/wk

$37,700 per year

#5003 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$410/wk

$1,777 per month

#1715 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,842/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Balliang East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (103) Female 47.2% (92)

Population Density

4.5

people per km²

199 people · 44.2 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,775

Family income/wk

Balliang East 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Balliang East Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.2% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.8% 26 dwellings

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

Balliang East Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Balliang East Religion

No Religion

39.4%

Not stated

19.7%

Catholic

19.2%

Anglican

10.6%

Uniting Church

6.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Islam

1.5%

SB OSB NRA SB

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Balliang East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.7%

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

Balliang East Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

100.0%

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

Balliang East Employment

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Employed full-time

37.0% 44 people

⏰

Employed part-time

16.0% 19 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.5% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

44.5% 53 people

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

Balliang East Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.3%

Bachelor Degree

31.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.9%

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

Balliang East Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.1%

Managers

23.1%

Professionals

20.5%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

Community & Personal Service

7.7%

Sales Workers

7.7%

Labourers

7.7%

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

Balliang East Field of Study

Society & Culture

27.5%

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Education

20.0%

Engineering

12.5%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Creative Arts

7.5%

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

Balliang East Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Balliang East Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.7%

$4,000+/wk

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Balliang East Marital Status

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Married

51.2% 85

↔️

Separated

3.0% 5

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Divorced

9.0% 15

🕊️

Widowed

4.2% 7

👤

Never married

32.5% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Balliang East Ancestry

Australian

35.3%

English

27.4%

Maltese

6.5%

Scottish

5.6%

Irish

4.7%

Other

4.2%

Italian

3.7%

German

3.3%

Polish

2.8%

Dutch

2.3%

Maori

2.3%

Indian

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Balliang East School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

48.5%

Secondary — Government

18.2%

Pre-school

12.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.1%

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

Balliang East Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.6% 24

✅

No need for assistance

92.4% 292

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

Balliang East Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.4% 29

—

Not a volunteer

76.6% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Balliang East Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

45.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

54.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Balliang East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.5%

Walked only

10.9%

Truck

9.1%

Did not go to work

5.5%

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

Balliang East Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.7%

2 vehicles

35.4%

3 vehicles

22.9%

4+ vehicles

25.0%

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

Balliang East Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

41.9%

4 bedrooms

51.2%

5 bedrooms

7.0%

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

Balliang East Population Mobility

3.1%

moved in the last year

31.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Balliang East Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

320

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Balliang East Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer

Kidney disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Mental health

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

Balliang East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.5%

$150-$299/wk

7.1%

$300-$399/wk

9.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

14.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Balliang East Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.5%

Couple — no children

32.6%

Couple — no children under 15

18.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.9%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Balliang East Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 3

👤

Never served

97.6% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Balliang East Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.5% 21

—

Did not provide

82.5% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Balliang East Children Ever Born

No children

24.1%

2 children

55.2%

3 children

10.3%

4 children

10.3%

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

Balliang East When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

2011–2015

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

Balliang East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

34.4%

15–29 hours

8.6%

30+ hours

10.9%

Did not do domestic work

27.3%

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

Balliang East Household Size

1 person

10.0%

2 persons

36.0%

3 persons

10.0%

4 persons

16.0%

5 persons

8.0%

6+ persons

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Balliang East Where Residents Moved From

Same address

155

Moved from VIC

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

Balliang East Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Balliang East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 18 total

Theft

Weapons

Justice Procedures

Assault

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Balliang East Schools

schools nearby

government

928

avg ICSEA score

total students

Balliang East Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 72 students

928

ICSEA

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

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Balliang East Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,708/wk

Median Rent $410/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.0%

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

If you earn X in Balliang East

Your weekly income

≈ $7,401/month

Median rent $410/wk

Left after rent $1,298/wk

Rent share 24.0%

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Balliang East vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bobinawarrah

Pop: 100 Income: $767/wk Rent: $300/wk

Carrajung

Pop: 100 Income: $494/wk Rent: $250/wk

Irrewillipe

Pop: 100 Income: $780/wk Rent: $229/wk

Langkoop

Pop: 100 Income: $725/wk Rent: $110/wk

Langsborough

Pop: 100 Income: $543/wk Rent: $283/wk

Mumbannar

Pop: 100 Income: $942/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balliang East

What is the population of Balliang East VIC?

The population of Balliang East VIC is 199 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.5 people per km².Balliang East is ranked #6,970 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Balliang East?

The median personal income in Balliang East VIC is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,708 per week.Family income is $1,775 per week.Balliang East is ranked #5,003 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Balliang East?

Median rent in Balliang East VIC is $410 per week ($1,777 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Balliang East ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Balliang East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balliang East VIC is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Balliang East?

The median age in Balliang East VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Balliang East a good suburb to live in?

Balliang East is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 199.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% 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: 20116. All dollar figures in AUD.