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Bolinda VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bolinda VIC is 185 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bolinda is $791 per week ($41,132 per year). Median rent in Bolinda is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Bolinda has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Bolinda has a population density of 6.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bolinda is $2,000.

There were 9 recorded offences in Bolinda in 2025-25, a rate of 49 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Bolinda Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bolinda Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$791/wk

$41,132 per year

#3726 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$550/wk

$2,383 per month

#360 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: —

Bolinda Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (91) Female 50.3% (92)

Population Density

6.7

people per km²

185 people · 27.7 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,374

Family income/wk

Bolinda Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

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)

Bolinda Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.6% 33 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.4% 31 dwellings

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

Bolinda Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Bolinda Religion

No Religion

48.0%

Catholic

23.5%

Anglican

14.5%

Not stated

8.4%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Islam

1.7%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bolinda Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.9%

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

Bolinda Employment

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Employed full-time

41.7% 58 people

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Employed part-time

22.3% 31 people

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Not in labour force

36.0% 50 people

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

Bolinda Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

37.5%

Certificate III/IV

31.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.6%

Postgraduate Degree

4.7%

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

Bolinda Occupation

Managers

31.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.2%

Professionals

20.4%

Clerical & Administrative

18.5%

Community & Personal Service

7.4%

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

Bolinda Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.9%

Society & Culture

23.9%

Health

17.4%

Education

15.2%

Engineering

10.9%

Architecture & Building

8.7%

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

Bolinda Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bolinda Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

11.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$4,000+/wk

31.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bolinda Marital Status

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Married

58.3% 91

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Separated

1.9% 3

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Divorced

8.3% 13

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Widowed

4.5% 7

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Never married

26.9% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bolinda Ancestry

Australian

40.9%

English

30.0%

Irish

9.1%

Scottish

7.8%

Italian

4.8%

Other

4.8%

German

1.3%

Maltese

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bolinda School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

21.1%

Primary — Government

21.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.8%

Secondary — Government

15.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.5%

Primary — Catholic

7.9%

Pre-school

7.9%

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

Bolinda Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.7% 9

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No need for assistance

97.3% 325

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

Bolinda Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.9% 32

—

Not a volunteer

78.1% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bolinda Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

17.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

41.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bolinda How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.8%

Car (passenger)

12.1%

Did not go to work

12.1%

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

Bolinda Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.9%

2 vehicles

28.6%

3 vehicles

30.0%

4+ vehicles

28.6%

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

Bolinda Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.1%

3 bedrooms

34.8%

4 bedrooms

53.0%

5 bedrooms

6.1%

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

Bolinda Population Mobility

5.5%

moved in the last year

21.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bolinda Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

340

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bolinda Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Kidney disease

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

Bolinda Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.1%

$1-$149/wk

8.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,500+/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bolinda Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

32.2%

Couple — no children under 15

31.5%

Couple — no children

28.9%

One parent — children under 15

4.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bolinda Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.0% 29

—

Did not provide

80.0% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bolinda Children Ever Born

No children

37.3%

1 child

16.4%

2 children

40.3%

3 children

6.0%

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

Bolinda When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Bolinda Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.2%

5–14 hours

30.5%

15–29 hours

19.1%

30+ hours

8.5%

Did not do domestic work

15.6%

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

Bolinda Household Size

1 person

15.5%

2 persons

41.4%

3 persons

20.7%

4 persons

22.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bolinda Where Residents Moved From

Same address

156

Moved from VIC

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

Bolinda Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bolinda Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 9 total

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Bolinda Schools

schools nearby

government

1004

avg ICSEA score

total students

Bolinda Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 48 students

1004

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bolinda Rent Prices & Affordability

31%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,792/wk

Median Rent $550/wk

Rent-to-Income 30.7%

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

If you earn X in Bolinda

Your weekly income

≈ $7,765/month

Median rent $550/wk

Left after rent $1,242/wk

Rent share 30.7%

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Bolinda vs State & National Average

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Pop: 278 Income: $666/wk Rent: $110/wk

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Pop: 278 Income: $808/wk Rent: $138/wk

Modewarre

Pop: 277 Income: $790/wk Rent: $400/wk

Navigators

Pop: 276 Income: $709/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 276 Income: $741/wk Rent: $509/wk

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Pop: 274 Income: $693/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolinda

What is the population of Bolinda VIC?

The population of Bolinda VIC is 185 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.7 people per km².Bolinda is ranked #7,175 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bolinda?

The median personal income in Bolinda VIC is $791 per week, or $41,132 per year.The median household income is $1,792 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.Bolinda is ranked #3,726 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bolinda?

Median rent in Bolinda VIC is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 30.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Bolinda ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bolinda?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bolinda VIC is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bolinda?

The median age in Bolinda VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bolinda a good suburb to live in?

Bolinda is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 185.The median income is $791/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.7% 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: 20272. All dollar figures in AUD.