Balook VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Balook VIC is 9 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Balook is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Balook has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Balook has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (100% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balook is $1,500.

There were 1 recorded offences in Balook in 2025-25, a rate of 111 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Balook Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Balook Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Balook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 66.7% (6) Female 33.3% (3)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
9 people · 32.6 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Balook Age Distribution

60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Balook Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Balook Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Balook Religion

No Religion
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Balook Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
28.6%

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

Balook Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Balook Marital Status

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Married
100.0% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Balook Ancestry

English
42.9%
Other
35.7%
Australian
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Balook Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 12

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

Balook Volunteering

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Volunteer
42.9% 6
Not a volunteer
57.1% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Balook Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Balook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Balook Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Balook Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
40.0%
moved in the last 5 years
70.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Balook Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
16
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Balook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Balook Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.9%
Couple — no children under 15
35.7%
Couple — no children
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Balook Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Balook When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4

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

Balook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
37.5%
5–14 hours
62.5%

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

Balook Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Balook Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Balook Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Balook

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,812/wk
Rent share

Balook vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balook

What is the population of Balook VIC?

The population of Balook VIC is 9 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Balook?

The median personal income in Balook VIC is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Balook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balook VIC is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Balook?

The median age in Balook VIC is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Balook a good suburb to live in?

Balook is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 9.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 20122. All dollar figures in AUD.