Batesford, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Batesford VIC is 1,141 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Batesford is $952 per week ($49,504 per year). Median rent in Batesford is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Batesford has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Batesford has a population density of 80 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Batesford is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Batesford is $2,268.

There were 55 recorded offences in Batesford in 2025-25, a rate of 48 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (18 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

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Batesford Population

1,141 residents at the 2021 Census.

Batesford Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$952/wk

$49,504 per year

Ranked 1,593 of 14,663

Median Rent

$325/wk

$1,408 per month

Ranked 3,947 of 14,663

Median Age

39years

1 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$2,268/mo

Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Batesford Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (590) Female 48.6% (557)

Population Density

people per km²

1,141 people · 14.3 km²

Households

3.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,881

Family income/wk

Batesford 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 and Locality (SAL)

Batesford Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Batesford, 42.0% are owned outright and 58.0% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

42.0%

Owned with mortgage

58.0%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Croatia

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

Batesford Religion

No religion

42.4%

Catholic

29.4%

Anglican

7.6%

Christian (other)

3.9%

Not stated

3.8%

Uniting Church

3.5%

Presbyterian and Reformed

3.0%

Eastern Orthodox

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Batesford Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
Croatian
Arabic
Turkish
Polish

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

Batesford Employment

Employed full-time

41.2% 329 people

Employed part-time

30.1% 240 people

Unemployed

1.3% 10 people

Not in labour force

27.4% 219 people

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

Batesford Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.2%

Bachelor Degree

28.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.4%

Postgraduate Degree

9.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.8%

Certificate I/II

0.8%

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

Batesford Occupation

Professionals

30.5%

Managers

19.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.4%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

Community & Personal Service

6.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.7%

Labourers

3.9%

Sales Workers

2.2%

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

Batesford Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.9%

Engineering

20.7%

Health

14.7%

Architecture & Building

10.8%

Education

9.4%

Society & Culture

7.2%

Creative Arts

5.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.4%

Agriculture & Environment

2.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.6%

Information Technology

1.4%

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

Batesford Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Batesford Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

1.9%

$650-$799/wk

1.3%

$800-$999/wk

2.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.9%

$4,000+/wk

30.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Batesford Marital Status

Married

62.0% 540

Separated

2.2% 19

Divorced

3.1% 27

Widowed

2.2% 19

Never married

30.5% 266

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Batesford Ancestry

Australian

41.7%

English

35.8%

Irish

14.8%

Scottish

11.3%

Italian

7.6%

Dutch

5.8%

Croatian

4.3%

German

2.7%

Macedonian

1.3%

Polish

1.1%

Maltese

1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Batesford School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

19.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

16.3%

Primary — Government

15.4%

Primary — Catholic

12.5%

Secondary — Catholic

11.9%

Vocational Education

8.8%

Pre-school

8.5%

Secondary — Government

6.9%

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

Batesford Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

3.7%

No need for assistance

96.3%

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

Batesford Volunteering

Volunteer

19.5% 164

Not a volunteer

80.5% 676

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Batesford Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.7%

$450-$599/mo

3.1%

$600-$799/mo

2.3%

$800-$999/mo

6.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

24.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Batesford How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.7%

Did not go to work

15.1%

Car (passenger)

6.7%

Walked only

2.5%

Truck

2.3%

Other

0.6%

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

Batesford Car Ownership

1 vehicle

7.3%

2 vehicles

44.4%

3 vehicles

23.7%

4+ vehicles

24.6%

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

Batesford Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

2.4%

3 bedrooms

18.9%

4 bedrooms

55.3%

5 bedrooms

18.3%

6+ bedrooms

5.1%

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

Batesford Population Mobility

12.8%

moved in the last year

38.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Batesford Indigenous Population

0.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Batesford Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

Kidney disease

Lung condition

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

Batesford Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

8.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$3,500+/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Batesford Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.2%

Couple — no children under 15

24.8%

Couple — no children

19.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.3%

One parent — children under 15

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Batesford Military Service

Current ADF — Reserves

0.6% 5

Previously served

2.2% 19

Never served

97.2% 823

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Batesford Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

20.0% 169

Did not provide

80.0% 676

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Batesford Children Ever Born

No children

30.0%

1 child

5.9%

2 children

28.2%

3 children

27.5%

4 children

7.7%

5+ children

0.7%

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

Batesford When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Batesford Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

28.8%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

13.5%

Did not do domestic work

20.9%

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

Batesford Household Size

1 person

9.7%

2 persons

29.5%

3 persons

15.3%

4 persons

24.5%

5 persons

15.6%

6+ persons

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Batesford Where Residents Moved From

Same address

951

Moved from VIC

130

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Batesford Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

94.0%

Step family — no other children

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Batesford Crime Statistics

55 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft

Weapons

Assault

Break & Enter

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Fraud

Total offences by year

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

Batesford Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Rollins Primary School-Batesford Campus Government

Primary

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

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Batesford Rent Prices & Affordability

11% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,837/wk

Median rent $325/wk

Rent to income 11.5%

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

Median rent in Batesford against your income

Your weekly income

About $12,294 a month

Median rent $325/wk

Left after rent $2,512/wk

Rent share 11.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Toongabbie (Vic.)

Income: $782/wk Rent: $270/wk $55/wk less rent

Gardenvale

Income: $1,087/wk Rent: $301/wk $24/wk less rent

Newington (Vic.)

Income: $802/wk Rent: $315/wk $10/wk less rent

Nichols Point

Income: $885/wk Rent: $225/wk $100/wk less rent

Glengarry (Vic.)

Income: $845/wk Rent: $270/wk $55/wk less rent

Longford (Vic.)

Income: $791/wk Rent: $274/wk $51/wk less rent

Black Hill (Vic.)

Income: $805/wk Rent: $290/wk $35/wk less rent

Inverleigh

Income: $852/wk Rent: $300/wk $25/wk less rent

Batesford vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Batesford is $952 a week, 24% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 194th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $325 a week, $9 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 11.5% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Batesford	Typical VIC	Typical Australia
Personal income	$952/wk	$767/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$2,837/wk	$1,687/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$325/wk	$316/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$2,268/mo	$1,723/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	39	43	42
Rent share of household income	11.5%	19.1%	20.3%

Suburbs near Batesford

The closest suburb to Batesford is Bell Post Hill, 3.7 km away.

Bell Post Hill

3.7 km away · income $674/wk · rent $350/wk

Fyansford

4.3 km away · income $1,169/wk · rent $485/wk

Bell Park

5.6 km away · income $638/wk · rent $340/wk

Hamlyn Heights

5.6 km away · income $830/wk · rent $345/wk

Lovely Banks

5.7 km away · income $798/wk · rent $350/wk

Herne Hill (Vic.)

6.5 km away · income $870/wk · rent $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Batesford

What is the population of Batesford VIC?

The population of Batesford VIC is 1,141 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 80 people per km².Batesford is ranked #3,780 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Batesford?

The median personal income in Batesford VIC is $952 per week, or $49,504 per year.The median household income is $2,837 per week.Family income is $2,881 per week.Batesford is ranked #1,593 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Batesford?

Median rent in Batesford VIC is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 11.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Batesford ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Batesford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Batesford VIC is $2,268. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Batesford?

The median age in Batesford VIC is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Batesford a good suburb to live in?

Batesford is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,141.The median income is $952/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.5% 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: 20165. All dollar figures in AUD.