Bochara VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bochara VIC is 84 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bochara is $660 per week ($34,320 per year). Median rent in Bochara is $180 per week ($780 per month). Bochara has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Bochara has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bochara is $717.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bochara in 2025-25, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was fraud (1 offences).

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Bochara Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bochara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$660/wk
$34,320 per year
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Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$717/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bochara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.9% (41) Female 46.1% (35)

Population Density

1.4
people per km²
84 people · 58.1 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Bochara Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bochara Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
83.3% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
16.7% 3 dwellings

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

Bochara Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bochara Religion

No Religion
35.4%
Catholic
27.8%
Anglican
17.7%
Not stated
11.4%
Eastern Orthodox
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bochara Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.7%

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

Bochara Employment

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Employed full-time
44.9% 22 people
Employed part-time
22.4% 11 people
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Not in labour force
32.7% 16 people

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

Bochara Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
68.2%
Certificate III/IV
18.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.6%

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

Bochara Occupation

Managers
44.0%
Professionals
40.0%
Clerical & Administrative
16.0%

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

Bochara Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
42.9%
Health
35.7%
Management & Commerce
21.4%

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

Bochara Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bochara Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
25.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
25.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
25.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bochara Marital Status

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Married
56.5% 35
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Divorced
12.9% 8
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Never married
30.6% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bochara Ancestry

Australian
43.5%
English
29.3%
Scottish
8.7%
Irish
7.6%
New Zealander
4.3%
Maori
3.3%
Other
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bochara School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
43.5%
Secondary — Government
21.7%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
21.7%
Primary — Catholic
13.0%

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

Bochara Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
10.3% 14
No need for assistance
89.7% 122

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

Bochara Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.0% 21
Not a volunteer
65.0% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bochara How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.0%
Car (passenger)
15.0%

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

Bochara Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
40.0%
4+ vehicles
35.0%

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

Bochara Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
45.0%
4 bedrooms
40.0%
6+ bedrooms
15.0%

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

Bochara Population Mobility

11.4%
moved in the last year
23.2%
moved in the last 5 years
60.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bochara Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
144
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bochara Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
7
Diabetes
3
Mental health
3

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

Bochara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
20.0%
$300-$399/wk
6.7%
$400-$499/wk
8.9%
$500-$649/wk
11.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bochara Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
47.9%
Couple — no children
31.5%
Couple — no children under 15
12.3%
One parent — no children under 15
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bochara Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.6% 11
Did not provide
80.4% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bochara Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Bochara When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
5

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

Bochara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.2%
5–14 hours
22.2%
15–29 hours
11.1%
30+ hours
14.8%
Did not do domestic work
29.6%

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

Bochara Household Size

2 persons
61.9%
3 persons
14.3%
4 persons
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bochara Where Residents Moved From

Same address
62
Moved from VIC
8

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

Bochara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bochara Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

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

Bochara Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,687/wk
Median Rent $180/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.7%

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

If you earn X in Bochara

≈ $7,310/month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $1,507/wk
Rent share 10.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bochara vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bochara

What is the population of Bochara VIC?

The population of Bochara VIC is 84 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Bochara?

The median personal income in Bochara VIC is $660 per week, or $34,320 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Bochara?

Median rent in Bochara VIC is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 10.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Bochara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bochara VIC is $717. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bochara?

The median age in Bochara VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bochara a good suburb to live in?

Bochara is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 84.The median income is $660/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.7% 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: 20264. All dollar figures in AUD.