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Baxter VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Baxter, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Baxter VIC is 2,166 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Baxter is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Baxter is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Baxter has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Baxter has a population density of 218.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Baxter is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Baxter is $1,690.
There were 281 recorded offences in Baxter in 2025-25, a rate of 130 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (150 offences).
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Baxter Population
Baxter Median Income & Rent
Baxter Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Baxter Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Baxter Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Baxter Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Baxter Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Baxter Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Baxter Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Baxter Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Baxter Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Baxter Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Baxter Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Baxter Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Baxter Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Baxter Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Baxter Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Baxter School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Baxter Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Baxter Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Baxter Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Baxter How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Baxter Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Baxter Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Baxter Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Baxter Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Baxter Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Baxter Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Baxter Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Baxter Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Baxter Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Baxter Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Baxter When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Baxter Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Baxter Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Baxter Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Baxter Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Baxter Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 281 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Baxter Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baxter
What is the population of Baxter VIC?
The population of Baxter VIC is 2,166 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 218.5 people per km².Baxter is ranked #2,914 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Baxter?
The median personal income in Baxter VIC is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,493 per week.Family income is $1,958 per week.Baxter is ranked #4,056 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Baxter?
Median rent in Baxter VIC is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 24.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Baxter ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Baxter?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Baxter VIC is $1,690. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Baxter?
The median age in Baxter VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Baxter a good suburb to live in?
Baxter is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,166.The median income is $774/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.1% 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: 20169. All dollar figures in AUD.