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Bears Lagoon VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bears Lagoon VIC is 53 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bears Lagoon is $630 per week ($32,760 per year). Median rent in Bears Lagoon is $125 per week ($542 per month). Bears Lagoon has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Bears Lagoon has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (71% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bears Lagoon is $421.

There were 6 recorded offences in Bears Lagoon in 2022-22, a rate of 113 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Bears Lagoon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bears Lagoon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$630/wk

$32,760 per year

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Median Rent

$125/wk

$542 per month

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$421/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bears Lagoon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (29) Female 47.3% (26)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

53 people · 103.2 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,350

Family income/wk

Bears Lagoon Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bears Lagoon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Bears Lagoon Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Bears Lagoon Religion

No Religion

71.4%

Anglican

14.3%

Catholic

8.2%

Not stated

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bears Lagoon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.9%

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

Bears Lagoon Employment

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Employed full-time

24.2% 8 people

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Employed part-time

27.3% 9 people

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Not in labour force

48.5% 16 people

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

Bears Lagoon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Bears Lagoon Occupation

Managers

64.3%

Labourers

35.7%

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

Bears Lagoon Field of Study

Engineering

57.1%

Society & Culture

42.9%

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

Bears Lagoon Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bears Lagoon Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

25.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

25.0%

$4,000+/wk

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bears Lagoon Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 24

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Separated

8.3% 4

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Divorced

12.5% 6

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Widowed

12.5% 6

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Never married

16.7% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bears Lagoon Ancestry

English

47.0%

Australian

22.7%

Irish

13.6%

Scottish

12.1%

Maori

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bears Lagoon School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

37.5%

Primary — Government

31.3%

Secondary — Government

31.3%

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

Bears Lagoon Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 105

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

Bears Lagoon Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.6% 7

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Not a volunteer

79.4% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bears Lagoon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

58.8%

Did not go to work

41.2%

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

Bears Lagoon Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.8%

2 vehicles

38.1%

3 vehicles

14.3%

4+ vehicles

23.8%

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

Bears Lagoon Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

44.4%

4 bedrooms

55.6%

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

Bears Lagoon Population Mobility

16.0%

moved in the last year

38.5%

moved in the last 5 years

56.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bears Lagoon Indigenous Population

6.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bears Lagoon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Bears Lagoon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.8%

$150-$299/wk

14.8%

$650-$799/wk

22.2%

$800-$999/wk

14.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.5%

$3,500+/wk

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bears Lagoon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.9%

Couple — no children

27.9%

Couple — no children under 15

20.9%

One parent — no children under 15

9.3%

One parent — children under 15

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bears Lagoon Military Service

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Previously served

9.3% 4

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Never served

90.7% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bears Lagoon Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 5

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Did not provide

87.2% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bears Lagoon Children Ever Born

No children

43.8%

3 children

56.3%

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

Bears Lagoon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.7%

5–14 hours

34.2%

15–29 hours

7.9%

30+ hours

13.2%

Did not do domestic work

21.1%

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

Bears Lagoon Household Size

1 person

29.2%

2 persons

37.5%

3 persons

12.5%

4 persons

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bears Lagoon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

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

Bears Lagoon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bears Lagoon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-22 — 6 total

Theft

Fraud

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021

2022

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

Bears Lagoon Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,274/wk

Median Rent $125/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.8%

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

If you earn X in Bears Lagoon

Your weekly income

≈ $5,521/month

Median rent $125/wk

Left after rent $1,149/wk

Rent share 9.8%

Bears Lagoon vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Banyena

Pop: 27 Income: $833/wk

Corndale (Vic.)

Pop: 27 Income: $762/wk

Fentons Creek

Pop: 27 Income: $900/wk

Hattah

Pop: 27 Income: $599/wk

Sheep Hills

Pop: 27 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $50/wk

Rossbridge

Pop: 27 Income: $749/wk Rent: $80/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears Lagoon

What is the population of Bears Lagoon VIC?

The population of Bears Lagoon VIC is 53 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Bears Lagoon?

The median personal income in Bears Lagoon VIC is $630 per week, or $32,760 per year.The median household income is $1,274 per week.Family income is $1,350 per week.

How much is rent in Bears Lagoon?

Median rent in Bears Lagoon VIC is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 9.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Bears Lagoon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bears Lagoon VIC is $421. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bears Lagoon?

The median age in Bears Lagoon VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bears Lagoon a good suburb to live in?

Bears Lagoon is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 53.The median income is $630/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.8% 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: 20179. All dollar figures in AUD.