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Breakwater VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Breakwater VIC is 1,060 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Breakwater is $655 per week ($34,060 per year). Median rent in Breakwater is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Breakwater has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Breakwater has a population density of 339.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Breakwater is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Breakwater is $1,213.

There were 204 recorded offences in Breakwater in 2025-25, a rate of 192 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (59 offences).

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Breakwater Population

residents (Census 2021)

Breakwater Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$655/wk

$34,060 per year

#6252 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,213/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Breakwater Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (514) Female 51.6% (547)

Population Density

339.5

people per km²

1,060 people · 3.1 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,477

Family income/wk

Breakwater 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)

Breakwater Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.4% 134 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.6% 137 dwellings

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

Breakwater Country of Birth

Australia

93.1%

England

2.2%

India

1.2%

China

1.0%

Iran

1.0%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

0.7%

Germany

0.7%

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

Breakwater Religion

No Religion

50.4%

Catholic

17.7%

Not stated

12.7%

Anglican

7.4%

Baptist

3.8%

Christian (other)

3.7%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Hinduism

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Breakwater Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.6%

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

Breakwater Languages Spoken at Home

Other

32.0%

Italian

14.0%

Greek

10.0%

Serbian

10.0%

Spanish

10.0%

Mandarin

10.0%

Arabic

8.0%

Urdu

6.0%

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

Breakwater Employment

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Employed full-time

31.3% 241 people

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Employed part-time

21.7% 167 people

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Unemployed

4.2% 32 people

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Not in labour force

42.9% 331 people

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

Breakwater Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.7%

Bachelor Degree

18.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.0%

Postgraduate Degree

7.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

Certificate I/II

1.5%

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

Breakwater Occupation

Community & Personal Service

21.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.6%

Professionals

16.1%

Clerical & Administrative

12.6%

Labourers

10.5%

Managers

8.4%

Sales Workers

6.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.0%

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

Breakwater Field of Study

Society & Culture

18.0%

Health

15.7%

Engineering

14.2%

Management & Commerce

13.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.6%

Architecture & Building

9.4%

Education

5.6%

Creative Arts

4.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.7%

Agriculture & Environment

1.9%

Information Technology

1.1%

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

Breakwater Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

6.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Breakwater Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

13.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.8%

$4,000+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Breakwater Marital Status

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Married

29.9% 270

↔️

Separated

6.5% 59

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Divorced

11.1% 100

🕊️

Widowed

7.1% 64

👤

Never married

45.4% 410

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Breakwater Ancestry

Australian

30.7%

English

30.6%

Irish

8.9%

Other

7.9%

Scottish

7.7%

German

3.8%

Italian

3.5%

Dutch

2.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

Filipino

1.1%

Chinese

0.9%

Polish

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Breakwater School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.8%

Vocational Education

20.6%

Secondary — Government

18.7%

Primary — Catholic

10.3%

Pre-school

9.7%

Secondary — Catholic

1.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.9%

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

Breakwater Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.4% 196

✅

No need for assistance

89.6% 1,693

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

Breakwater Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

9.4% 75

—

Not a volunteer

90.6% 727

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Breakwater Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.3%

$300-$449/mo

6.6%

$600-$799/mo

7.4%

$800-$999/mo

10.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

38.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

8.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Breakwater How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.2%

Did not go to work

13.1%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

Bus

2.4%

Walked only

2.1%

Bicycle

0.8%

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

Breakwater Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.0%

1 vehicle

46.2%

2 vehicles

32.4%

3 vehicles

10.0%

4+ vehicles

4.5%

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

Breakwater Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.3%

2 bedrooms

29.8%

3 bedrooms

57.4%

4 bedrooms

7.4%

5 bedrooms

1.1%

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

Breakwater Population Mobility

13.6%

moved in the last year

42.5%

moved in the last 5 years

5.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Breakwater Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,862

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Breakwater Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

185

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Breakwater Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.1%

$400-$499/wk

7.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

13.3%

$800-$999/wk

13.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Breakwater Family Structure

Couple — no children

31.4%

Couple — children under 15

30.9%

One parent — children under 15

15.1%

One parent — no children under 15

11.5%

Couple — no children under 15

11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Breakwater Military Service

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Previously served

3.8% 31

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Never served

96.2% 778

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Breakwater Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 119

—

Did not provide

85.0% 676

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Breakwater Children Ever Born

No children

37.5%

1 child

17.0%

2 children

22.5%

3 children

14.5%

4 children

4.9%

5+ children

3.6%

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

Breakwater When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Breakwater Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

27.5%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

9.5%

Did not do domestic work

30.2%

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

Breakwater Household Size

1 person

38.8%

2 persons

34.6%

3 persons

15.2%

4 persons

6.3%

5 persons

2.9%

6+ persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Breakwater Where Residents Moved From

Same address

812

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Breakwater Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.5%

Step family — no other children

16.9%

Blended family — no other children

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Breakwater Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 204 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Drug Offences

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Fraud

Weapons

Public Order

Robbery

Traffic

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Breakwater Schools

schools nearby

government

1019

avg ICSEA score

4,094

total students

Chilwell Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 408 students

1139

ICSEA

St Mary's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 214 students

1114

ICSEA

Geelong South Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 326 students

1088

ICSEA

St Margaret's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 241 students

1063

ICSEA

Christ the King School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 269 students

1061

ICSEA

Tate Street Primary School Geelong Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 164 students

1029

ICSEA

Grovedale Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 343 students

1009

ICSEA

Geelong High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 976 students

998

ICSEA

MacKillop Specialist School Catholic

Combined · Prep-12 · 196 students

993

ICSEA

Newcomb Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 142 students

960

ICSEA

Newcomb Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 515 students

950

ICSEA

Geelong East Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 147 students

948

ICSEA

Whittington Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 153 students

896

ICSEA

SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL- Geelong Independent

Secondary

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

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Breakwater Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,077/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.9%

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

If you earn X in Breakwater

Your weekly income

≈ $4,667/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $777/wk

Rent share 27.9%

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Breakwater vs State & National Average

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Pop: 533 Income: $819/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 536 Income: $674/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Pop: 540 Income: $730/wk Rent: $235/wk

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Pop: 543 Income: $673/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 545 Income: $691/wk Rent: $190/wk

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Pop: 545 Income: $638/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Breakwater

What is the population of Breakwater VIC?

The population of Breakwater VIC is 1,060 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 339.5 people per km².Breakwater is ranked #3,894 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Breakwater?

The median personal income in Breakwater VIC is $655 per week, or $34,060 per year.The median household income is $1,077 per week.Family income is $1,477 per week.Breakwater is ranked #6,252 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Breakwater?

Median rent in Breakwater VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 27.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Breakwater ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Breakwater?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Breakwater VIC is $1,213. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Breakwater?

The median age in Breakwater VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Breakwater a good suburb to live in?

Breakwater is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,060.The median income is $655/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.9% 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: 20326. All dollar figures in AUD.