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Balnarring Beach VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Balnarring Beach VIC is 471 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Balnarring Beach is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Balnarring Beach is $423 per week ($1,833 per month). Balnarring Beach has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Balnarring Beach has a population density of 587.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Balnarring Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balnarring Beach is $1,800.

There were 36 recorded offences in Balnarring Beach in 2025-25, a rate of 76 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (17 offences).

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Balnarring Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Balnarring Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$866/wk

$45,032 per year

#2541 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$423/wk

$1,833 per month

#1490 of 14,663

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,800/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Balnarring Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (240) Female 49.3% (233)

Population Density

587.8

people per km²

471 people · 0.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,983

Family income/wk

Balnarring Beach 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)

Balnarring Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.0% 123 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.0% 41 dwellings

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

Balnarring Beach Country of Birth

Australia

92.8%

England

7.2%

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

Balnarring Beach Religion

No Religion

61.3%

Catholic

12.6%

Anglican

11.5%

Not stated

7.7%

Uniting Church

4.4%

Buddhism

0.9%

Baptist

0.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Balnarring Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

70.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.0%

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

Balnarring Beach Languages Spoken at Home

Cantonese

100.0%

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

Balnarring Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

24.4% 88 people

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Employed part-time

19.4% 70 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 13 people

🏠

Not in labour force

52.5% 189 people

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

Balnarring Beach Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

41.6%

Certificate III/IV

20.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.3%

Postgraduate Degree

8.2%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Balnarring Beach Occupation

Professionals

32.3%

Managers

24.8%

Clerical & Administrative

10.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.8%

Labourers

6.8%

Community & Personal Service

5.3%

Sales Workers

3.8%

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

Balnarring Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.4%

Education

15.0%

Engineering

14.2%

Health

14.2%

Creative Arts

10.6%

Society & Culture

9.7%

Architecture & Building

8.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.7%

Agriculture & Environment

2.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.7%

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

Balnarring Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Balnarring Beach Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.1%

$4,000+/wk

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Balnarring Beach Marital Status

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Married

61.5% 248

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Separated

3.0% 12

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Divorced

10.2% 41

🕊️

Widowed

5.2% 21

👤

Never married

20.1% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Balnarring Beach Ancestry

English

31.2%

Australian

29.1%

Scottish

13.2%

Irish

12.2%

German

3.5%

Other

3.2%

Welsh

1.7%

Italian

1.5%

Polish

1.4%

Dutch

1.2%

Chinese

1.1%

Indian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Balnarring Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.8%

Secondary — Government

13.0%

Pre-school

11.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.4%

Vocational Education

10.4%

Secondary — Catholic

9.1%

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

Balnarring Beach Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.9% 44

✅

No need for assistance

95.1% 854

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

Balnarring Beach Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.7% 107

—

Not a volunteer

72.3% 279

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Balnarring Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

12.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

40.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Balnarring Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.8%

Did not go to work

17.1%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

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

Balnarring Beach Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.2%

2 vehicles

53.4%

3 vehicles

13.6%

4+ vehicles

5.8%

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

Balnarring Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.7%

2 bedrooms

12.0%

3 bedrooms

48.7%

4 bedrooms

28.8%

5 bedrooms

3.7%

6+ bedrooms

3.1%

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

Balnarring Beach Population Mobility

14.5%

moved in the last year

35.8%

moved in the last 5 years

6.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Balnarring Beach Indigenous Population

0.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

884

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Balnarring Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Stroke

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Dementia

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

Balnarring Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.0%

$1-$149/wk

9.3%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Balnarring Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.7%

Couple — children under 15

30.9%

Couple — no children under 15

11.3%

One parent — children under 15

6.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Balnarring Beach Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

1.1% 4

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Previously served

2.6% 10

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Never served

96.3% 366

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Balnarring Beach Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

20.9% 80

—

Did not provide

79.1% 302

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Balnarring Beach Children Ever Born

No children

20.0%

1 child

2.4%

2 children

45.5%

3 children

30.3%

4 children

1.8%

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

Balnarring Beach When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

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

Balnarring Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.6%

5–14 hours

33.3%

15–29 hours

18.8%

30+ hours

14.0%

Did not do domestic work

13.2%

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

Balnarring Beach Household Size

1 person

24.2%

2 persons

47.4%

3 persons

12.9%

4 persons

10.8%

5 persons

3.1%

6+ persons

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Balnarring Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

370

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NT

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

Balnarring Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.9%

Step family — no other children

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Balnarring Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 36 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Assault

Justice Procedures

Fraud

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

Balnarring Beach Schools

schools nearby

government

1084

avg ICSEA score

312

total students

Balnarring Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 312 students

1084

ICSEA

Somers School Camp Government

Primary

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

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Balnarring Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,637/wk

Median Rent $423/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Balnarring Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $7,094/month

Median rent $423/wk

Left after rent $1,214/wk

Rent share 25.8%

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Balnarring Beach vs State & National Average

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Pop: 236 Income: $837/wk Rent: $387/wk

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Pop: 236 Income: $841/wk Rent: $460/wk

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Pop: 236 Income: $952/wk Rent: $248/wk

Princetown

Pop: 236 Income: $697/wk Rent: $216/wk

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Pop: 237 Income: $739/wk Rent: $325/wk

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Pop: 237 Income: $737/wk Rent: $218/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balnarring Beach

What is the population of Balnarring Beach VIC?

The population of Balnarring Beach VIC is 471 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 587.8 people per km².Balnarring Beach is ranked #5,121 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Balnarring Beach?

The median personal income in Balnarring Beach VIC is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $1,637 per week.Family income is $1,983 per week.Balnarring Beach is ranked #2,541 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Balnarring Beach?

Median rent in Balnarring Beach VIC is $423 per week ($1,833 per month).Rent represents 25.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Balnarring Beach ranks #1,490 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Balnarring Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balnarring Beach VIC is $1,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Balnarring Beach?

The median age in Balnarring Beach VIC is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Balnarring Beach a good suburb to live in?

Balnarring Beach is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 471.The median income is $866/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.8% 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: 20121. All dollar figures in AUD.