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Bet Bet VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bet Bet VIC is 135 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bet Bet is $472 per week ($24,544 per year). Median rent in Bet Bet is $228 per week ($988 per month). Bet Bet has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Bet Bet has a population density of 5.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bet Bet is $1,083.

There were 24 recorded offences in Bet Bet in 2025-25, a rate of 178 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (11 offences).

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📍 Bet Bet, Victoria — 36.9234°S, 143.7506°E

Crime: Low Med High

Bet Bet Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bet Bet Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$472/wk
$24,544 per year
#8496 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$228/wk
$988 per month
#6907 of 14,663
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bet Bet Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (70) Female 49.6% (69)

Population Density

5.6
people per km²
135 people · 24.0 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$979
Family income/wk

Bet Bet Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bet Bet Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
67.6% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
32.4% 12 dwellings

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

Bet Bet Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bet Bet Religion

No Religion
45.4%
Not stated
17.0%
Catholic
15.6%
Anglican
8.5%
Christian (other)
6.4%
Uniting Church
3.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bet Bet Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.4%

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

Bet Bet Employment

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Employed full-time
27.8% 27 people
⏰
Employed part-time
14.4% 14 people
🔍
Unemployed
11.3% 11 people
🏠
Not in labour force
46.4% 45 people

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

Bet Bet Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
59.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
31.9%
Bachelor Degree
8.5%

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

Bet Bet Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Clerical & Administrative
18.8%
Sales Workers
18.8%
Managers
15.6%
Professionals
12.5%
Community & Personal Service
9.4%

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

Bet Bet Field of Study

Engineering
41.2%
Management & Commerce
23.5%
Health
17.6%
Education
17.6%

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

Bet Bet Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bet Bet Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
12.0%
$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bet Bet Marital Status

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Married
38.1% 43
↔️
Separated
3.5% 4
📋
Divorced
15.9% 18
🕊️
Widowed
8.0% 9
👤
Never married
34.5% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bet Bet Ancestry

English
39.5%
Australian
28.5%
Irish
13.4%
Scottish
7.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.7%
Dutch
2.9%
German
1.7%
Other
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bet Bet School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
43.8%
Primary — Government
31.3%
Primary — Catholic
25.0%

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

Bet Bet Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.9% 18
✅
No need for assistance
92.1% 210

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

Bet Bet Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
19.6% 18
—
Not a volunteer
80.4% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bet Bet Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
50.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bet Bet How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.8%
Did not go to work
16.2%

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

Bet Bet Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.3%
2 vehicles
36.4%
3 vehicles
22.7%
4+ vehicles
13.6%

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

Bet Bet Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.4%
2 bedrooms
10.6%
3 bedrooms
53.2%
4 bedrooms
29.8%

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

Bet Bet Population Mobility

10.7%
moved in the last year
31.1%
moved in the last 5 years
12.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bet Bet Indigenous Population

4.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
11
Indigenous residents
230
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bet Bet Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
25
Diabetes
7
Arthritis
6
Asthma
5
Cancer
4
Heart disease
3

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

Bet Bet Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.0%
$150-$299/wk
12.9%
$300-$399/wk
15.7%
$400-$499/wk
11.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bet Bet Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.8%
Couple — no children
29.4%
Couple — no children under 15
15.3%
One parent — no children under 15
12.9%
One parent — children under 15
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bet Bet Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.1% 3
👤
Never served
96.9% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bet Bet Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
6.8% 6
—
Did not provide
93.2% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bet Bet Children Ever Born

No children
12.5%
2 children
66.7%
3 children
20.8%

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

Bet Bet When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5

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

Bet Bet Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.8%
5–14 hours
33.0%
15–29 hours
8.0%
30+ hours
11.4%
Did not do domestic work
33.0%

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

Bet Bet Household Size

1 person
38.1%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
14.3%
4 persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bet Bet Where Residents Moved From

Same address
100
Moved from VIC
11
Moved — same area (SA2)
7

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

Bet Bet Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bet Bet Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 24 total

Drug Offences
11
Assault
4
Break & Enter
3
Justice Procedures
3
Weapons
2
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Bet Bet Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $860/wk
Median Rent $228/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.5%

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

If you earn X in Bet Bet

≈ $3,727/month
Median rent $228/wk
Left after rent $632/wk
Rent share 26.5%

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Bet Bet vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Carwarp
Pop: 68 Income: $749/wk Rent: $118/wk
Cherokee
Pop: 68 Income: $1,249/wk Rent: $300/wk
Myrtle Creek (Vic.)
Pop: 68 Income: $668/wk
Timor (Vic.)
Pop: 68 Income: $469/wk
Warrak
Pop: 68 Income: $812/wk Rent: $275/wk
Dadswells Bridge
Pop: 69 Income: $664/wk Rent: $196/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bet Bet

What is the population of Bet Bet VIC?

The population of Bet Bet VIC is 135 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.6 people per km².Bet Bet is ranked #8,056 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bet Bet?

The median personal income in Bet Bet VIC is $472 per week, or $24,544 per year.The median household income is $860 per week.Family income is $979 per week.Bet Bet is ranked #8,496 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bet Bet?

Median rent in Bet Bet VIC is $228 per week ($988 per month).Rent represents 26.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Bet Bet ranks #6,907 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bet Bet?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bet Bet VIC is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bet Bet?

The median age in Bet Bet VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bet Bet a good suburb to live in?

Bet Bet is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 135.The median income is $472/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.5% 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: 20226. All dollar figures in AUD.