Suburbs Bessiebelle

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Bessiebelle VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bessiebelle VIC is 113 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bessiebelle is $491 per week ($25,532 per year). Median rent in Bessiebelle is $140 per week ($607 per month). Bessiebelle has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Bessiebelle has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bessiebelle is $915.

There were 17 recorded offences in Bessiebelle in 2025-25, a rate of 150 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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📍 Bessiebelle, Victoria — 38.1576°S, 141.9385°E

Crime: Low Med High

Bessiebelle Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bessiebelle Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$491/wk
$25,532 per year
#8291 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$140/wk
$607 per month
#8391 of 14,663
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$915/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bessiebelle Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.2% (59) Female 43.8% (46)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
113 people · 204.0 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,312
Family income/wk

Bessiebelle Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bessiebelle Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.9% 24 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.1% 13 dwellings

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

Bessiebelle Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bessiebelle Religion

No Religion
51.0%
Catholic
14.0%
Uniting Church
10.0%
Not stated
10.0%
Anglican
9.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bessiebelle Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.8%

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

Bessiebelle Employment

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Employed full-time
49.3% 33 people
⏰
Employed part-time
16.4% 11 people
🏠
Not in labour force
34.3% 23 people

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

Bessiebelle Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.6%
Bachelor Degree
16.2%
Postgraduate Degree
8.1%

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

Bessiebelle Occupation

Managers
58.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.8%
Labourers
8.8%

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

Bessiebelle Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
54.5%
Engineering
45.5%

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

Bessiebelle Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bessiebelle Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
8.8%
$300-$399/wk
11.8%
$400-$499/wk
11.8%
$500-$649/wk
11.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.8%
$4,000+/wk
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bessiebelle Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 45
↔️
Separated
5.6% 5
📋
Divorced
7.8% 7
🕊️
Widowed
3.3% 3
👤
Never married
33.3% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bessiebelle Ancestry

Australian
39.7%
English
30.9%
Irish
10.3%
German
8.1%
Scottish
8.1%
Maori
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bessiebelle School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
54.2%
Vocational Education
20.8%
Secondary — Government
12.5%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
12.5%

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

Bessiebelle Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.4% 13
✅
No need for assistance
93.6% 189

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

Bessiebelle Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
32.4% 24
—
Not a volunteer
67.6% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bessiebelle Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
63.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bessiebelle How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Car (passenger)
8.3%
Walked only
8.3%
Other
8.3%
Did not go to work
8.3%

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

Bessiebelle Car Ownership

1 vehicle
31.0%
2 vehicles
26.2%
3 vehicles
11.9%
4+ vehicles
31.0%

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

Bessiebelle Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
11.4%
3 bedrooms
59.1%
4 bedrooms
29.5%

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

Bessiebelle Population Mobility

11.5%
moved in the last year
30.8%
moved in the last 5 years
57.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bessiebelle Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
187
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bessiebelle Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Mental health
8
Asthma
4
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
4

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

Bessiebelle Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
21.8%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$150-$299/wk
10.9%
$300-$399/wk
9.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.5%
$800-$999/wk
5.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bessiebelle Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.2%
Couple — no children
26.0%
Couple — no children under 15
19.5%
One parent — children under 15
6.5%
One parent — no children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bessiebelle Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
9.3% 7
—
Did not provide
90.7% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bessiebelle Children Ever Born

No children
20.8%
2 children
33.3%
4 children
45.8%

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

Bessiebelle When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
4

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

Bessiebelle Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
9.7%
5–14 hours
30.6%
15–29 hours
20.8%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
27.8%

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

Bessiebelle Household Size

1 person
41.2%
2 persons
35.3%
3 persons
14.7%
4 persons
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bessiebelle Where Residents Moved From

Same address
85
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from VIC
4

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

Bessiebelle Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bessiebelle Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 17 total

Assault
6
Theft
3
Break & Enter
2
Weapons
2
Justice Procedures
2
Property Damage
1
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Bessiebelle Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $974/wk
Median Rent $140/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.4%

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

If you earn X in Bessiebelle

≈ $4,221/month
Median rent $140/wk
Left after rent $834/wk
Rent share 14.4%

Bessiebelle vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Daltons Bridge
Pop: 57 Income: $880/wk
Clear Lake
Pop: 57 Income: $816/wk Rent: $120/wk
Dergholm
Pop: 57 Income: $565/wk Rent: $130/wk
Elingamite
Pop: 57 Income: $665/wk
Fosterville
Pop: 57 Income: $599/wk Rent: $240/wk
Keely
Pop: 57 Income: $678/wk Rent: $110/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bessiebelle

What is the population of Bessiebelle VIC?

The population of Bessiebelle VIC is 113 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Bessiebelle is ranked #8,601 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bessiebelle?

The median personal income in Bessiebelle VIC is $491 per week, or $25,532 per year.The median household income is $974 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.Bessiebelle is ranked #8,291 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bessiebelle?

Median rent in Bessiebelle VIC is $140 per week ($607 per month).Rent represents 14.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bessiebelle ranks #8,391 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bessiebelle?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bessiebelle VIC is $915. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bessiebelle?

The median age in Bessiebelle VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bessiebelle a good suburb to live in?

Bessiebelle is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 113.The median income is $491/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.4% 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: 20225. All dollar figures in AUD.