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Big Hill VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Big Hill, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Big Hill VIC is 281 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Big Hill is $863 per week ($44,876 per year). Median rent in Big Hill is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Big Hill has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Big Hill has a population density of 25.4 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Big Hill is $1,656.
There were 46 recorded offences in Big Hill in 2025-25, a rate of 164 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (18 offences).
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Big Hill Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Big Hill Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Big Hill Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Big Hill Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Big Hill Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Big Hill Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Big Hill Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Big Hill Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Big Hill Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Big Hill Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Big Hill Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Big Hill Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Big Hill Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Big Hill Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Big Hill School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Big Hill Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Big Hill Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Big Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Big Hill How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Big Hill Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Big Hill Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Big Hill Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Big Hill Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Big Hill Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Big Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Big Hill Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Big Hill Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Big Hill Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Big Hill Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Big Hill When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Big Hill Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Big Hill Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Big Hill Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Big Hill Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Big Hill Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 46 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Big Hill 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 Big Hill
What is the population of Big Hill VIC?
The population of Big Hill VIC is 281 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 25.4 people per km².Big Hill is ranked #6,157 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Big Hill?
The median personal income in Big Hill VIC is $863 per week, or $44,876 per year.The median household income is $1,771 per week.Family income is $2,042 per week.Big Hill is ranked #2,594 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Big Hill?
Median rent in Big Hill VIC is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 15.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Big Hill ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Big Hill?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Big Hill VIC is $1,656. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Big Hill?
The median age in Big Hill VIC is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Big Hill a good suburb to live in?
Big Hill is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 281.The median income is $863/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.8% 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: 20235. All dollar figures in AUD.