Bemm River VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bemm River VIC is 72 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bemm River is $388 per week ($20,176 per year). Median rent in Bemm River is $220 per week ($953 per month). Bemm River has a median age of 67 years, older than the national median of 38. Bemm River has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bemm River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (65% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bemm River is $1,190.

There were 6 recorded offences in Bemm River in 2025-25, a rate of 83 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was traffic (3 offences).

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Bemm River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bemm River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$388/wk
$20,176 per year
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Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
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Median Age
67years
29 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,190/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bemm River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.5% (46) Female 39.5% (30)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
72 people · 271.8 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$866
Family income/wk

Bemm River Age Distribution

20-24
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bemm River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
76.0% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
24.0% 6 dwellings

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

Bemm River Country of Birth

Australia
90.9%
England
9.1%

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

Bemm River Religion

No Religion
65.2%
Not stated
15.9%
Anglican
13.0%
Catholic
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bemm River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
27.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
21.6%

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

Bemm River Employment

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Employed full-time
13.8% 8 people
Employed part-time
20.7% 12 people
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Not in labour force
65.5% 38 people

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

Bemm River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
88.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.1%

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

Bemm River Occupation

Managers
66.7%
Clerical & Administrative
33.3%

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

Bemm River Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
55.6%
Engineering
44.4%

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

Bemm River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bemm River Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
27.8%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bemm River Marital Status

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Married
60.5% 49
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Divorced
11.1% 9
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Widowed
11.1% 9
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Never married
17.3% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bemm River Ancestry

English
29.1%
Australian
27.2%
Irish
10.7%
Scottish
8.7%
Dutch
5.8%
German
4.9%
Italian
4.9%
Other
4.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bemm River Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.6% 5
No need for assistance
96.4% 133

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

Bemm River Volunteering

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Volunteer
40.3% 25
Not a volunteer
59.7% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bemm River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bemm River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
33.3%
Truck
33.3%
Did not go to work
33.3%

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

Bemm River Car Ownership

1 vehicle
40.0%
2 vehicles
50.0%
4+ vehicles
10.0%

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

Bemm River Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
21.9%
2 bedrooms
28.1%
3 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Bemm River Population Mobility

11.1%
moved in the last year
23.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
29.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bemm River Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
123
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bemm River Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
10
Diabetes
5
Heart disease
4
Lung condition
4
Asthma
3
Mental health
3

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

Bemm River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.2%
$1-$149/wk
5.7%
$150-$299/wk
26.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
11.3%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
13.2%
$800-$999/wk
17.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bemm River Family Structure

Couple — no children
76.6%
Couple — no children under 15
23.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bemm River Military Service

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Previously served
4.7% 3
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Never served
95.3% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bemm River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.5% 7
Did not provide
88.5% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bemm River Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Bemm River When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
4

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

Bemm River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.5%
5–14 hours
22.8%
15–29 hours
17.5%
30+ hours
22.8%
Did not do domestic work
19.3%

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

Bemm River Household Size

1 person
27.3%
2 persons
57.6%
3 persons
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bemm River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
56
Moved from VIC
8

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

Bemm River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bemm River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Traffic
3
Assault
1
Property Damage
1
Public Order
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Bemm River Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $710/wk
Median Rent $220/wk
Rent-to-Income 31.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Bemm River

≈ $3,077/month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $490/wk
Rent share 31.0%

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Bemm River vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bemm River

What is the population of Bemm River VIC?

The population of Bemm River VIC is 72 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Bemm River?

The median personal income in Bemm River VIC is $388 per week, or $20,176 per year.The median household income is $710 per week.Family income is $866 per week.

How much is rent in Bemm River?

Median rent in Bemm River VIC is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 31.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Bemm River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bemm River VIC is $1,190. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bemm River?

The median age in Bemm River VIC is 67 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bemm River a good suburb to live in?

Bemm River is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 72.The median income is $388/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20202. All dollar figures in AUD.