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Bookaar VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bookaar VIC is 159 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bookaar is $785 per week ($40,820 per year). Median rent in Bookaar is $210 per week ($910 per month). Bookaar has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Bookaar has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bookaar is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bookaar is $1,400.

There were 8 recorded offences in Bookaar in 2025-25, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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Bookaar Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bookaar Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$785/wk

$40,820 per year

#3839 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$210/wk

$910 per month

#7231 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bookaar Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (82) Female 46.4% (71)

Population Density

0.7

people per km²

159 people · 228.3 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,916

Family income/wk

Bookaar 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bookaar Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.1% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.9% 18 dwellings

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

Bookaar Country of Birth

Australia

96.1%

England

3.9%

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

Bookaar Religion

No Religion

34.2%

Anglican

23.4%

Catholic

20.3%

Uniting Church

7.6%

Not stated

6.3%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Islam

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bookaar Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

13.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.6%

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

Bookaar Employment

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Employed full-time

51.7% 61 people

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Employed part-time

15.3% 18 people

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Not in labour force

33.1% 39 people

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

Bookaar Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.4%

Bachelor Degree

30.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.4%

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

Bookaar Occupation

Managers

51.0%

Professionals

27.5%

Labourers

9.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.9%

Community & Personal Service

5.9%

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

Bookaar Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

52.8%

Health

11.1%

Management & Commerce

11.1%

Engineering

8.3%

Education

8.3%

Society & Culture

8.3%

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

Bookaar Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bookaar Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$4,000+/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bookaar Marital Status

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Married

58.8% 80

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Separated

4.4% 6

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Divorced

5.1% 7

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Widowed

3.7% 5

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Never married

27.9% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bookaar Ancestry

English

36.2%

Australian

28.1%

Irish

17.6%

Scottish

9.0%

Other

3.0%

German

2.5%

Welsh

2.0%

Dutch

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bookaar School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

44.0%

Secondary — Catholic

24.0%

Vocational Education

20.0%

Primary — Government

12.0%

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

Bookaar Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.4% 13

✅

No need for assistance

95.6% 283

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

Bookaar Volunteering

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Volunteer

31.9% 38

—

Not a volunteer

68.1% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bookaar Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bookaar How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.3%

Walked only

9.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

7.4%

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

Bookaar Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.0%

2 vehicles

37.9%

3 vehicles

13.8%

4+ vehicles

29.3%

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

Bookaar Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.1%

2 bedrooms

5.5%

3 bedrooms

41.8%

4 bedrooms

30.9%

5 bedrooms

7.3%

6+ bedrooms

5.5%

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

Bookaar Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

21.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bookaar Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

293

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bookaar Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Stroke

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Bookaar Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

10.3%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500+/wk

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bookaar Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.6%

Couple — no children under 15

25.6%

Couple — no children

24.8%

One parent — children under 15

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bookaar Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.9% 24

—

Did not provide

81.1% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bookaar Children Ever Born

No children

15.6%

1 child

6.7%

2 children

15.6%

3 children

35.6%

4 children

26.7%

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

Bookaar When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2020

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

Bookaar Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.2%

5–14 hours

34.4%

15–29 hours

12.0%

30+ hours

8.8%

Did not do domestic work

17.6%

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

Bookaar Household Size

1 person

27.5%

2 persons

31.4%

3 persons

21.6%

4 persons

11.8%

5 persons

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bookaar Where Residents Moved From

Same address

131

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

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

Bookaar Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.0%

Step family — no other children

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bookaar Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total

Assault

Break & Enter

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Bookaar Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,708/wk

Median Rent $210/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.3%

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

If you earn X in Bookaar

Your weekly income

≈ $7,401/month

Median rent $210/wk

Left after rent $1,498/wk

Rent share 12.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $16/wk

Nhill

Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk

St Helena

Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $47/wk

Warracknabeal

Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $30/wk

Tongala

Income: $656/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk

Bookaar vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Brimpaen

Pop: 80 Income: $817/wk Rent: $115/wk

Coghills Creek

Pop: 80 Income: $743/wk

Illawarra

Pop: 80 Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $300/wk

Maroona

Pop: 80 Income: $916/wk Rent: $145/wk

Moliagul

Pop: 80 Income: $462/wk Rent: $178/wk

Cullulleraine

Pop: 81 Income: $471/wk Rent: $105/wk

Compare Bookaar

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bookaar

What is the population of Bookaar VIC?

The population of Bookaar VIC is 159 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Bookaar is ranked #7,594 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bookaar?

The median personal income in Bookaar VIC is $785 per week, or $40,820 per year.The median household income is $1,708 per week.Family income is $1,916 per week.Bookaar is ranked #3,839 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bookaar?

Median rent in Bookaar VIC is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 12.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bookaar ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bookaar?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bookaar VIC is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bookaar?

The median age in Bookaar VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bookaar a good suburb to live in?

Bookaar is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 159.The median income is $785/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.3% 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: 20285. All dollar figures in AUD.