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Branxholme VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Branxholme VIC is 304 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Branxholme is $728 per week ($37,856 per year). Median rent in Branxholme is $170 per week ($737 per month). Branxholme has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Branxholme has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Branxholme is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Branxholme is $1,163.

There were 5 recorded offences in Branxholme in 2025-25, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Branxholme Population

residents (Census 2021)

Branxholme Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$728/wk

$37,856 per year

#4952 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$170/wk

$737 per month

#8038 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,163/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Branxholme Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (153) Female 48.8% (146)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

304 people · 279.9 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,666

Family income/wk

Branxholme 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)

Branxholme Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.4% 57 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.6% 44 dwellings

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

Branxholme Country of Birth

Australia

94.8%

England

3.0%

Canada

2.2%

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

Branxholme Religion

No Religion

34.9%

Uniting Church

18.0%

Anglican

13.0%

Not stated

11.6%

Catholic

8.8%

Lutheran

5.6%

Christian (other)

4.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Branxholme Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.8%

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

Branxholme Employment

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Employed full-time

39.9% 101 people

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Employed part-time

20.2% 51 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 9 people

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Not in labour force

36.4% 92 people

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

Branxholme Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.2%

Bachelor Degree

22.4%

Postgraduate Degree

5.6%

Certificate I/II

4.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.2%

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

Branxholme Occupation

Managers

35.5%

Professionals

25.8%

Community & Personal Service

11.8%

Clerical & Administrative

8.6%

Sales Workers

7.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.4%

Labourers

5.4%

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

Branxholme Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

28.6%

Health

18.4%

Management & Commerce

14.3%

Engineering

14.3%

Architecture & Building

8.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.1%

Society & Culture

5.1%

Education

4.1%

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

Branxholme Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Branxholme Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

3.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.5%

$4,000+/wk

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Branxholme Marital Status

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Married

56.7% 149

↔️

Separated

1.5% 4

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Divorced

9.5% 25

🕊️

Widowed

3.0% 8

👤

Never married

29.3% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Branxholme Ancestry

English

33.2%

Australian

30.2%

Scottish

10.9%

Irish

8.2%

German

7.4%

Other

3.5%

French

2.5%

Italian

2.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Korean

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Branxholme School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.6%

Secondary — Catholic

23.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

21.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.8%

Secondary — Government

7.9%

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

Branxholme Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.1% 35

✅

No need for assistance

93.9% 541

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

Branxholme Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.5% 69

—

Not a volunteer

72.5% 182

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Branxholme Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

18.8%

$600-$799/mo

9.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Branxholme How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.5%

Truck

5.2%

Car (passenger)

3.1%

Did not go to work

3.1%

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

Branxholme Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.4%

1 vehicle

19.2%

2 vehicles

36.0%

3 vehicles

24.0%

4+ vehicles

18.4%

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

Branxholme Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.8%

2 bedrooms

12.0%

3 bedrooms

41.6%

4 bedrooms

36.0%

5 bedrooms

5.6%

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

Branxholme Population Mobility

11.6%

moved in the last year

26.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Branxholme Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

591

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Branxholme Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Branxholme Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

8.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Branxholme Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.9%

Couple — children under 15

26.2%

Couple — no children under 15

23.0%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Branxholme Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.6% 4

👤

Never served

98.4% 247

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Branxholme Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 39

—

Did not provide

84.4% 211

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Branxholme Children Ever Born

No children

27.8%

1 child

3.3%

2 children

42.2%

3 children

22.2%

5+ children

4.4%

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

Branxholme When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2011–2015

2017

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

Branxholme Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.8%

5–14 hours

27.6%

15–29 hours

16.9%

30+ hours

14.2%

Did not do domestic work

18.5%

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

Branxholme Household Size

1 person

22.2%

2 persons

47.6%

3 persons

15.9%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Branxholme Where Residents Moved From

Same address

251

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Branxholme Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.7%

Step family — no other children

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Branxholme Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Property Damage

Assault

Theft

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Branxholme Schools

schools nearby

government

964

avg ICSEA score

total students

Branxholme-Wallacedale Community School Government

Primary · 2-6 · 10 students

964

ICSEA

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

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Branxholme Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,362/wk

Median Rent $170/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.5%

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

If you earn X in Branxholme

Your weekly income

≈ $5,902/month

Median rent $170/wk

Left after rent $1,192/wk

Rent share 12.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $5/wk

Branxholme vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Foster North

Pop: 152 Income: $622/wk Rent: $385/wk

Nangiloc

Pop: 153 Income: $654/wk Rent: $185/wk

Tresco West

Pop: 153 Income: $615/wk Rent: $210/wk

Tarnagulla

Pop: 153 Income: $440/wk Rent: $155/wk

Boundary Bend

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

Everton Upper

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Branxholme

What is the population of Branxholme VIC?

The population of Branxholme VIC is 304 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Branxholme is ranked #5,999 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Branxholme?

The median personal income in Branxholme VIC is $728 per week, or $37,856 per year.The median household income is $1,362 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.Branxholme is ranked #4,952 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Branxholme?

Median rent in Branxholme VIC is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 12.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Branxholme ranks #8,038 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Branxholme?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Branxholme VIC is $1,163. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Branxholme?

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

Is Branxholme a good suburb to live in?

Branxholme is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 304.The median income is $728/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.5% 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: 20322. All dollar figures in AUD.