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 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Big Hill is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Big Hill is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Big Hill has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Big Hill has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Indon.

There were 46 recorded offences in Big Hill in 2025-25, a rate of 1211 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (18 offences).

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Big Hill Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Big Hill Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$774/wk
$40,248 per year
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Median Rent
$275/wk
$1,192 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Big Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (19) Female 47.2% (17)

Population Density

3.8
people per km²
38 people · 10.0 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Big Hill Age Distribution

25-29
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Big Hill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 10 dwellings

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

Big Hill Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Big Hill Religion

No Religion
38.2%
Catholic
26.5%
Not stated
26.5%
Anglican
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Big Hill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
83.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.7%

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

Big Hill Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Indon
50.0%
SAL Tot
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Big Hill Employment

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Employed full-time
20.8% 5 people
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Not in labour force
79.2% 19 people

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

Big Hill Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Postgraduate Degree
25.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%

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

Big Hill Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Big Hill Field of Study

Society & Culture
100.0%

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

Big Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Big Hill Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Big Hill Marital Status

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Married
47.1% 16
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Divorced
17.6% 6
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Never married
35.3% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Big Hill Ancestry

English
32.5%
Scottish
20.0%
Australian
15.0%
Maltese
10.0%
German
7.5%
Irish
7.5%
Other
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Big Hill Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 55

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

Big Hill Volunteering

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Volunteer
46.7% 14
Not a volunteer
53.3% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Big Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Big Hill Car Ownership

1 vehicle
38.5%
2 vehicles
61.5%

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

Big Hill Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Big Hill Population Mobility

25.0%
moved in the last year
36.4%
moved in the last 5 years
33.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Big Hill Indigenous Population

10.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
50
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Big Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3

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

Big Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1,000-$1,249/wk
36.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
36.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Big Hill Family Structure

Couple — no children
43.3%
Couple — children under 15
23.3%
One parent — children under 15
20.0%
Couple — no children under 15
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Big Hill Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
29.6% 8
Did not provide
70.4% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Big Hill Children Ever Born

4 children
100.0%

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

Big Hill When Migrants Arrived

2020
4

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

Big Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
7.9%
5–14 hours
34.2%
15–29 hours
18.4%
30+ hours
15.8%
Did not do domestic work
23.7%

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

Big Hill Household Size

2 persons
70.0%
3 persons
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Big Hill Where Residents Moved From

Same address
27
Moved — same area (SA2)
9

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

Big Hill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Big Hill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 46 total

Justice Procedures
18
Assault
8
Theft
8
Property Damage
5
Break & Enter
5
Weapons
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Big Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $275/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.7%

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

If you earn X in Big Hill

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $275/wk
Left after rent $1,600/wk
Rent share 14.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Big Hill vs State & National Average

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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 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Big Hill?

The median personal income in Big Hill VIC is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Big Hill?

Median rent in Big Hill VIC is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 14.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Big Hill?

The median age in Big Hill VIC is 56 years.This is older 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 38.The median income is $774/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.7% 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: 20236. All dollar figures in AUD.