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Bannockburn VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bannockburn VIC is 6,470 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bannockburn is $845 per week ($43,940 per year). Median rent in Bannockburn is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Bannockburn has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bannockburn has a population density of 78.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bannockburn is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bannockburn is $1,863.

There were 156 recorded offences in Bannockburn in 2025-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (65 offences).

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Bannockburn Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bannockburn Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$845/wk

$43,940 per year

#2852 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$390/wk

$1,690 per month

#2258 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,863/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bannockburn Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (3,249) Female 49.8% (3,227)

Population Density

78.2

people per km²

6,470 people · 82.7 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,232

Family income/wk

Bannockburn 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)

Bannockburn Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

33.9% 606 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

66.1% 1,180 dwellings

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

Bannockburn Country of Birth

Australia

95.3%

England

3.4%

Germany

0.5%

Croatia

0.3%

India

0.3%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

0.2%

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

Bannockburn Religion

No Religion

50.6%

Catholic

23.5%

Anglican

8.1%

Not stated

6.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.0%

Uniting Church

3.2%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Baptist

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bannockburn Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.5%

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

Bannockburn Languages Spoken at Home

Other

36.3%

Croatian

18.7%

Spanish

11.0%

Serbian

9.9%

IAL Punjabi

6.6%

Italian

6.6%

Cantonese

5.5%

French

5.5%

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

Bannockburn Employment

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Employed full-time

41.8% 1,843 people

⏰

Employed part-time

25.3% 1,116 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.2% 96 people

🏠

Not in labour force

30.7% 1,356 people

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

Bannockburn Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.3%

Bachelor Degree

19.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.9%

Postgraduate Degree

4.0%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Bannockburn Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.5%

Professionals

21.2%

Community & Personal Service

15.8%

Clerical & Administrative

12.3%

Managers

11.4%

Labourers

6.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.5%

Sales Workers

5.0%

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

Bannockburn Field of Study

Engineering

20.0%

Management & Commerce

16.5%

Society & Culture

14.1%

Health

13.1%

Education

11.3%

Architecture & Building

9.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.2%

Agriculture & Environment

3.1%

Creative Arts

2.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.0%

Information Technology

1.9%

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

Bannockburn Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bannockburn Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

0.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.4%

$4,000+/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bannockburn Marital Status

💍

Married

55.1% 2,673

↔️

Separated

3.2% 156

📋

Divorced

6.4% 311

🕊️

Widowed

4.4% 212

👤

Never married

30.9% 1,497

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bannockburn Ancestry

Australian

34.7%

English

31.6%

Scottish

8.4%

Irish

8.4%

German

3.8%

Other

3.6%

Italian

3.0%

Dutch

2.3%

Croatian

1.2%

Maltese

1.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Polish

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bannockburn School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.9%

Secondary — Government

17.9%

Pre-school

14.0%

Primary — Catholic

11.0%

Secondary — Catholic

9.3%

Vocational Education

8.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.0%

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

Bannockburn Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.0% 738

✅

No need for assistance

94.0% 11,660

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

Bannockburn Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.3% 667

—

Not a volunteer

85.7% 3,987

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bannockburn Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.6%

$300-$449/mo

1.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.3%

$600-$799/mo

2.9%

$800-$999/mo

4.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bannockburn How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.3%

Did not go to work

15.3%

Car (passenger)

3.4%

Truck

1.7%

Walked only

1.4%

Other

0.3%

Train

0.2%

Bus

0.2%

Bicycle

0.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.1%

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

Bannockburn Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.0%

1 vehicle

19.7%

2 vehicles

45.6%

3 vehicles

18.4%

4+ vehicles

15.3%

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

Bannockburn Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.5%

2 bedrooms

5.1%

3 bedrooms

34.2%

4 bedrooms

53.5%

5 bedrooms

5.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Bannockburn Population Mobility

11.7%

moved in the last year

40.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bannockburn Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

204

Indigenous residents

12,323

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bannockburn Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

638

Asthma

312

Arthritis

158

Diabetes

137

Heart disease

132

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Bannockburn Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bannockburn Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.6%

Couple — no children

20.9%

Couple — no children under 15

14.6%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bannockburn Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 4

🏅

Previously served

2.7% 127

👤

Never served

97.2% 4,531

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bannockburn Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.4% 666

—

Did not provide

85.6% 3,973

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bannockburn Children Ever Born

No children

26.3%

1 child

11.3%

2 children

34.0%

3 children

20.5%

4 children

6.0%

5+ children

1.9%

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

Bannockburn When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

129

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

106

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

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

Bannockburn Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.4%

5–14 hours

29.9%

15–29 hours

14.3%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

23.1%

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

Bannockburn Household Size

1 person

13.6%

2 persons

31.8%

3 persons

16.0%

4 persons

22.9%

5 persons

11.8%

6+ persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bannockburn Where Residents Moved From

Same address

5,410

Moved from VIC

454

Moved — same area (SA2)

230

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from QLD

Moved from TAS

Moved from NSW

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

Bannockburn Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.1%

Step family — no other children

5.8%

Blended family — no other children

3.6%

Other couple — children only

0.8%

Intact family — other children present

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bannockburn Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 156 total

Theft

Assault

Justice Procedures

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Weapons

Fraud

Public Order

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Bannockburn Schools

schools nearby

government

1018

avg ICSEA score

1,191

total students

St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 392 students

1047

ICSEA

Bannockburn P-12 College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 799 students

989

ICSEA

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

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Bannockburn Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,055/wk

Median Rent $390/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.0%

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

If you earn X in Bannockburn

Your weekly income

≈ $8,905/month

Median rent $390/wk

Left after rent $1,665/wk

Rent share 19.0%

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Income: $690/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $110/wk

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Income: $706/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $50/wk

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Bannockburn vs State & National Average

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Pop: 3,260 Income: $804/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 3,279 Income: $607/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 3,285 Income: $653/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bannockburn

What is the population of Bannockburn VIC?

The population of Bannockburn VIC is 6,470 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 78.2 people per km².Bannockburn is ranked #1,193 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bannockburn?

The median personal income in Bannockburn VIC is $845 per week, or $43,940 per year.The median household income is $2,055 per week.Family income is $2,232 per week.Bannockburn is ranked #2,852 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bannockburn?

Median rent in Bannockburn VIC is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 19.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bannockburn ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bannockburn?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bannockburn VIC is $1,863. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bannockburn?

The median age in Bannockburn VIC is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bannockburn a good suburb to live in?

Bannockburn is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 6,470.The median income is $845/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.0% 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: 20133. All dollar figures in AUD.