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Basalt VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Basalt VIC is 23 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Basalt is $695 per week ($36,140 per year). Basalt has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Basalt has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (70% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Basalt is $1,517.

There were 1 recorded offences in Basalt in 2023-23, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Basalt Population

residents (Census 2021)

Basalt Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$695/wk

$36,140 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Basalt Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (13) Female 51.9% (14)

Population Density

3.5

people per km²

23 people · 6.6 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,499

Family income/wk

Basalt Age Distribution

15-19

50-54

55-59

65-69

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Basalt Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 4 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 4 dwellings

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

Basalt Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Basalt Religion

No Religion

70.0%

Buddhism

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Basalt Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

41.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.6%

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

Basalt Employment

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Employed full-time

41.7% 10 people

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Employed part-time

12.5% 3 people

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Not in labour force

45.8% 11 people

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

Basalt Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.7%

Bachelor Degree

33.3%

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

Basalt Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

100.0%

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

Basalt Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Basalt Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

70.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Basalt Marital Status

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Married

38.1% 8

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Divorced

19.0% 4

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Never married

42.9% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Basalt Ancestry

English

32.4%

Australian

27.0%

Italian

24.3%

Irish

8.1%

Scottish

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Basalt School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

100.0%

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

Basalt Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

12.8% 6

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No need for assistance

87.2% 41

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

Basalt Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.8% 3

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Not a volunteer

81.3% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Basalt How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Basalt Car Ownership

2 vehicles

36.4%

4+ vehicles

63.6%

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

Basalt Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

40.0%

3 bedrooms

30.0%

4 bedrooms

30.0%

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

Basalt Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

17.6%

moved in the last 5 years

54.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Basalt Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Basalt Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

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

Basalt Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk

45.5%

$650-$799/wk

27.3%

$800-$999/wk

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Basalt Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.0%

One parent — no children under 15

33.3%

Couple — children under 15

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Basalt Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

25.0% 6

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Did not provide

75.0% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Basalt Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

15–29 hours

25.0%

30+ hours

25.0%

Did not do domestic work

31.3%

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

Basalt Household Size

1 person

66.7%

2 persons

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Basalt Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Basalt Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-23 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2019

2020

2023

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

Basalt Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,062/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 Basalt

Your weekly income

≈ $4,602/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,062/wk

Rent share —

Basalt vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Darriman

Pop: 12 Income: $1,375/wk

Appin (Vic.)

Pop: 12 Income: $450/wk Rent: $50/wk

Archdale Junction

Pop: 12 Income: $1,875/wk Rent: $225/wk

Barnadown

Pop: 12 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $100/wk

Bradford

Pop: 12 Income: $383/wk

Deddick Valley

Pop: 12 Income: $649/wk Rent: $50/wk

Compare Basalt (Vic.)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Basalt

What is the population of Basalt VIC?

The population of Basalt VIC is 23 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Basalt?

The median personal income in Basalt VIC is $695 per week, or $36,140 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,499 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Basalt?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Basalt VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Basalt?

The median age in Basalt VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Basalt a good suburb to live in?

Basalt is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 23.The median income is $695/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.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20163. All dollar figures in AUD.