Balmattum VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Balmattum VIC is 135 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Balmattum is $809 per week ($42,068 per year). Median rent in Balmattum is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Balmattum has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Balmattum has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balmattum is $1,947.

There were 13 recorded offences in Balmattum in 2025-25, a rate of 96 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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Balmattum Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Balmattum Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$809/wk
$42,068 per year
#3449 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
#5884 of 14,663
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,947/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Balmattum Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (70) Female 45.7% (59)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
135 people · 90.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,843
Family income/wk

Balmattum Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
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)

Balmattum Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.5% 31 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
29.5% 13 dwellings

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

Balmattum Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Balmattum Religion

No Religion
35.6%
Catholic
17.4%
Anglican
14.4%
Not stated
10.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.6%
Pentecostal
6.8%
Buddhism
3.8%
Uniting Church
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Balmattum Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.7%

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

Balmattum Employment

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Employed full-time
45.6% 41 people
Employed part-time
37.8% 34 people
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Not in labour force
16.7% 15 people

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

Balmattum Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.9%
Bachelor Degree
26.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.5%

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

Balmattum Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.6%
Labourers
15.2%
Professionals
8.7%
Community & Personal Service
6.5%

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

Balmattum Field of Study

Engineering
19.0%
Agriculture & Environment
17.2%
Health
17.2%
Management & Commerce
15.5%
Architecture & Building
10.3%
Society & Culture
8.6%
Creative Arts
6.9%
Education
5.2%

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

Balmattum Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Balmattum Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
16.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$4,000+/wk
16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Balmattum Marital Status

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Married
54.9% 56
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Divorced
12.7% 13
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Widowed
3.9% 4
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Never married
28.4% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Balmattum Ancestry

Australian
29.4%
English
27.7%
Irish
19.2%
Scottish
14.7%
Greek
2.8%
French
2.3%
German
2.3%
Other
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Balmattum School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
40.9%
Secondary — Government
31.8%
Primary — Catholic
13.6%
Secondary — Catholic
13.6%

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

Balmattum Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.6% 8
No need for assistance
96.4% 217

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

Balmattum Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.6% 31
Not a volunteer
64.4% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Balmattum Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Balmattum How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.9%
Did not go to work
16.4%
Car (passenger)
7.3%
Walked only
5.5%

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

Balmattum Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.2%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
36.7%
4+ vehicles
8.2%

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

Balmattum Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
8.7%
3 bedrooms
45.7%
4 bedrooms
37.0%
5 bedrooms
8.7%

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

Balmattum Population Mobility

11.1%
moved in the last year
47.2%
moved in the last 5 years
1.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
75.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Balmattum Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
226
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Balmattum Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
12
Heart disease
8
Asthma
7
Cancer
6

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

Balmattum Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
3.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.6%
$150-$299/wk
4.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
17.2%
$800-$999/wk
12.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.4%
$3,500+/wk
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Balmattum Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.5%
Couple — children under 15
36.2%
Couple — no children under 15
18.1%
One parent — no children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Balmattum Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.3% 3
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Never served
96.7% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Balmattum Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 11
Did not provide
87.5% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Balmattum Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
2 children
16.7%
3 children
50.0%

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

Balmattum When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
8

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

Balmattum Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.2%
5–14 hours
36.4%
15–29 hours
19.2%
30+ hours
7.1%
Did not do domestic work
16.2%

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

Balmattum Household Size

1 person
24.0%
2 persons
46.0%
3 persons
8.0%
4 persons
16.0%
6+ persons
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Balmattum Where Residents Moved From

Same address
96
Moved from VIC
8
Moved from QLD
3

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

Balmattum Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Balmattum Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 13 total

Assault
6
Property Damage
3
Theft
2
Drug Offences
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Balmattum Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,458/wk
Median Rent $260/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Balmattum

≈ $6,318/month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $1,198/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Balmattum vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balmattum

What is the population of Balmattum VIC?

The population of Balmattum VIC is 135 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².Balmattum is ranked #8,056 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Balmattum?

The median personal income in Balmattum VIC is $809 per week, or $42,068 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $1,843 per week.Balmattum is ranked #3,449 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Balmattum?

Median rent in Balmattum VIC is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Balmattum ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Balmattum?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balmattum VIC is $1,947. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Balmattum?

The median age in Balmattum VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Balmattum a good suburb to live in?

Balmattum is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 135.The median income is $809/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 20118. All dollar figures in AUD.