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Boisdale VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boisdale VIC is 307 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boisdale is $692 per week ($35,984 per year). Median rent in Boisdale is $200 per week ($867 per month). Boisdale has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Boisdale has a population density of 3.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Boisdale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boisdale is $1,231.

There were 11 recorded offences in Boisdale in 2025-25, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (5 offences).

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Boisdale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boisdale Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$692/wk

$35,984 per year

#5635 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,231/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Boisdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (148) Female 50.5% (151)

Population Density

3.9

people per km²

307 people · 78.4 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,803

Family income/wk

Boisdale Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Boisdale Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

44.0% 37 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.0% 47 dwellings

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

Boisdale Country of Birth

Australia

97.7%

England

2.3%

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

Boisdale Religion

No Religion

51.7%

Catholic

16.4%

Not stated

11.1%

Anglican

10.4%

Uniting Church

4.0%

Baptist

3.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Buddhism

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boisdale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.5%

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

Boisdale Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

100.0%

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

Boisdale Employment

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Employed full-time

31.1% 60 people

⏰

Employed part-time

28.5% 55 people

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Unemployed

5.7% 11 people

🏠

Not in labour force

34.7% 67 people

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

Boisdale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.5%

Bachelor Degree

25.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.0%

Certificate I/II

3.0%

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

Boisdale Occupation

Community & Personal Service

17.3%

Professionals

16.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.0%

Managers

16.0%

Clerical & Administrative

14.7%

Labourers

12.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.0%

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

Boisdale Field of Study

Engineering

22.4%

Agriculture & Environment

14.9%

Health

13.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.9%

Architecture & Building

11.9%

Society & Culture

9.0%

Creative Arts

6.0%

Education

6.0%

Management & Commerce

4.5%

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

Boisdale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boisdale Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

14.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boisdale Marital Status

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Married

48.6% 118

↔️

Separated

4.9% 12

📋

Divorced

7.4% 18

🕊️

Widowed

2.9% 7

👤

Never married

36.2% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boisdale Ancestry

Australian

32.1%

English

29.0%

Scottish

12.8%

Irish

9.7%

Other

5.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.1%

German

1.8%

Dutch

1.3%

Filipino

1.0%

Italian

1.0%

Spanish

1.0%

South African

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boisdale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.7%

Secondary — Government

21.5%

Vocational Education

15.4%

Primary — Catholic

12.3%

Secondary — Catholic

10.8%

Pre-school

7.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.6%

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

Boisdale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 26

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 519

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

Boisdale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.1% 39

—

Not a volunteer

81.9% 176

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boisdale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.3%

$600-$799/mo

6.3%

$800-$999/mo

14.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Boisdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

61.9%

Did not go to work

22.1%

Walked only

6.2%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

2.7%

Other

2.7%

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

Boisdale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.0%

2 vehicles

45.5%

3 vehicles

17.3%

4+ vehicles

17.3%

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

Boisdale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.8%

2 bedrooms

11.3%

3 bedrooms

50.9%

4 bedrooms

32.1%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

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

Boisdale Population Mobility

9.6%

moved in the last year

25.9%

moved in the last 5 years

8.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boisdale Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

522

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boisdale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Boisdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.4%

$1-$149/wk

9.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boisdale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.7%

Couple — no children

26.1%

Couple — no children under 15

18.9%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

One parent — children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boisdale Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.4% 3

👤

Never served

98.6% 216

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boisdale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 32

—

Did not provide

85.3% 186

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boisdale Children Ever Born

No children

20.0%

1 child

14.1%

2 children

28.2%

3 children

37.6%

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

Boisdale When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

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

Boisdale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.5%

5–14 hours

28.6%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

15.2%

Did not do domestic work

20.0%

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

Boisdale Household Size

1 person

25.9%

2 persons

33.6%

3 persons

12.1%

4 persons

13.8%

5 persons

6.9%

6+ persons

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boisdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

235

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

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

Boisdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.5%

Step family — no other children

12.8%

Intact family — other children present

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boisdale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 11 total

Weapons

Break & Enter

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Boisdale Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,468/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.6%

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

If you earn X in Boisdale

Your weekly income

≈ $6,361/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,268/wk

Rent share 13.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $6/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Warracknabeal

Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $35/wk

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $30/wk

Donald

Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

St Arnaud

Income: $560/wk Rent: $188/wk Save: $12/wk

Cohuna

Income: $594/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk

Boisdale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Boundary Bend

Pop: 154 Income: $752/wk Rent: $162/wk

Everton Upper

Pop: 154 Income: $762/wk Rent: $270/wk

Ensay

Pop: 155 Income: $620/wk Rent: $150/wk

Glengarry West

Pop: 155 Income: $743/wk Rent: $250/wk

Hansonville

Pop: 155 Income: $630/wk Rent: $275/wk

Buckland (Vic.)

Pop: 156 Income: $738/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boisdale

What is the population of Boisdale VIC?

The population of Boisdale VIC is 307 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.9 people per km².Boisdale is ranked #5,974 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boisdale?

The median personal income in Boisdale VIC is $692 per week, or $35,984 per year.The median household income is $1,468 per week.Family income is $1,803 per week.Boisdale is ranked #5,635 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boisdale?

Median rent in Boisdale VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 13.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Boisdale ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boisdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boisdale VIC is $1,231. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boisdale?

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

Is Boisdale a good suburb to live in?

Boisdale is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 307.The median income is $692/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.6% 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: 20270. All dollar figures in AUD.