Borung VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Borung VIC is 59 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Borung is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Borung is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Borung has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Borung has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Oth. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Borung is $681.

There were 6 recorded offences in Borung in 2025-25, a rate of 102 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Borung Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Borung Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$681/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Borung Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.1% (36) Female 41.9% (26)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
59 people · 117.9 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

Borung Age Distribution

10-14
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Borung Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
71.4% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
28.6% 6 dwellings

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

Borung Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Borung Religion

No Religion
34.4%
Not stated
15.6%
Christian (other)
15.6%
Uniting Church
12.5%
Catholic
12.5%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
4.7%
Anglican
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Borung Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
38.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.9%

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

Borung Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Oth
50.0%
SAL Tot
50.0%

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

Borung Employment

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Employed full-time
53.7% 22 people
Employed part-time
7.3% 3 people
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Not in labour force
39.0% 16 people

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

Borung Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Borung Occupation

Managers
60.0%
Community & Personal Service
20.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
20.0%

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

Borung Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Borung Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Borung Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
25.0%
$650-$799/wk
25.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Borung Marital Status

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Married
67.4% 31
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Never married
32.6% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Borung Ancestry

Australian
38.2%
English
27.9%
Scottish
13.2%
Irish
5.9%
Other
5.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.4%
German
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Borung School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Borung Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.1% 5
No need for assistance
94.9% 93

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

Borung Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.3% 13
Not a volunteer
71.7% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Borung Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Borung How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Borung Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.0%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
28.0%
4+ vehicles
16.0%

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

Borung Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.5%
2 bedrooms
15.4%
3 bedrooms
57.7%
4 bedrooms
15.4%

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

Borung Population Mobility

24.1%
moved in the last year
41.7%
moved in the last 5 years
7.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Borung Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
95
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Borung Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Diabetes
3

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

Borung Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
8.3%
$300-$399/wk
22.2%
$400-$499/wk
13.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
27.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Borung Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.7%
Couple — children under 15
44.4%
Couple — no children under 15
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Borung Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
29.2% 14
Did not provide
70.8% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Borung Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Borung When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
4
2019
5

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

Borung Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
15.0%
15–29 hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
55.0%

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

Borung Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
43.3%
4 persons
23.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Borung Where Residents Moved From

Same address
44
Moved from NSW
6
Moved from VIC
5

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

Borung Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Borung Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Theft
2
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1
Fraud
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Borung Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.7%

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

If you earn X in Borung

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $825/wk
Rent share 26.7%

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Borung vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Borung

What is the population of Borung VIC?

The population of Borung VIC is 59 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Borung?

The median personal income in Borung VIC is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in Borung?

Median rent in Borung VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 26.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Borung?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Borung VIC is $681. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Borung?

The median age in Borung VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Borung a good suburb to live in?

Borung is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 59.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.7% 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: 20305. All dollar figures in AUD.