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Bushfield VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bushfield VIC is 596 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bushfield is $829 per week ($43,108 per year). Median rent in Bushfield is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Bushfield has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Bushfield has a population density of 58.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bushfield is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Russian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bushfield is $1,625.

There were 17 recorded offences in Bushfield in 2025-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (5 offences).

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Bushfield Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bushfield Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$829/wk

$43,108 per year

#3117 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,625/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bushfield Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (306) Female 48.4% (287)

Population Density

58.0

people per km²

596 people · 10.3 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,173

Family income/wk

Bushfield 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)

Bushfield Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

41.0% 75 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.0% 108 dwellings

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

Bushfield Country of Birth

Australia

98.6%

England

1.4%

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

Bushfield Religion

No Religion

49.0%

Catholic

24.5%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.2%

Not stated

5.1%

Anglican

3.9%

Lutheran

2.9%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bushfield Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.9%

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

Bushfield Languages Spoken at Home

Russian

66.7%

Other

33.3%

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

Bushfield Employment

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Employed full-time

43.2% 191 people

⏰

Employed part-time

26.5% 117 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 7 people

🏠

Not in labour force

28.7% 127 people

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

Bushfield Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.5%

Bachelor Degree

26.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.9%

Postgraduate Degree

5.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

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

Bushfield Occupation

Professionals

30.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.8%

Clerical & Administrative

15.1%

Managers

13.2%

Labourers

7.1%

Community & Personal Service

5.7%

Sales Workers

4.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.2%

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

Bushfield Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.7%

Engineering

20.7%

Health

16.3%

Education

10.8%

Architecture & Building

9.4%

Agriculture & Environment

6.4%

Society & Culture

6.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.9%

Creative Arts

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.5%

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

Bushfield Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bushfield Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.7%

$4,000+/wk

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bushfield Marital Status

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Married

57.3% 276

↔️

Separated

3.9% 19

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Divorced

4.4% 21

🕊️

Widowed

1.7% 8

👤

Never married

32.8% 158

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bushfield Ancestry

English

32.8%

Australian

30.6%

Irish

13.0%

Scottish

11.2%

German

4.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Dutch

1.6%

Other

1.4%

Maori

1.0%

Welsh

1.0%

French

0.8%

Polish

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bushfield School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

24.8%

Secondary — Catholic

21.6%

Secondary — Government

18.3%

Vocational Education

14.4%

Pre-school

11.1%

Primary — Catholic

7.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.0%

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

Bushfield Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.8% 43

✅

No need for assistance

96.2% 1,100

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

Bushfield Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.9% 92

—

Not a volunteer

80.1% 371

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bushfield Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.3%

$300-$449/mo

10.0%

$450-$599/mo

3.3%

$800-$999/mo

4.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

32.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bushfield How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.5%

Did not go to work

9.4%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

Walked only

2.8%

Truck

1.0%

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

Bushfield Car Ownership

1 vehicle

6.5%

2 vehicles

41.3%

3 vehicles

28.3%

4+ vehicles

23.9%

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

Bushfield Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.6%

2 bedrooms

4.2%

3 bedrooms

33.5%

4 bedrooms

47.1%

5 bedrooms

10.5%

6+ bedrooms

3.1%

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

Bushfield Population Mobility

7.0%

moved in the last year

31.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bushfield Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,144

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bushfield Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

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

Bushfield Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bushfield Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.8%

Couple — no children

26.1%

Couple — no children under 15

21.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bushfield Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.9% 9

👤

Never served

98.1% 458

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bushfield Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.6% 82

—

Did not provide

82.4% 383

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bushfield Children Ever Born

No children

26.5%

1 child

3.1%

2 children

36.3%

3 children

23.0%

4 children

9.3%

5+ children

1.8%

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

Bushfield When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1991–2000

2011–2015

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

Bushfield Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.9%

5–14 hours

28.1%

15–29 hours

16.6%

30+ hours

13.2%

Did not do domestic work

19.2%

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

Bushfield Household Size

1 person

10.8%

2 persons

39.2%

3 persons

13.4%

4 persons

22.6%

5 persons

8.1%

6+ persons

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bushfield Where Residents Moved From

Same address

533

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Bushfield Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.9%

Step family — no other children

8.0%

Blended family — no other children

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bushfield Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 17 total

Assault

Weapons

Drug Offences

Justice Procedures

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Bushfield Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,125/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.5%

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

If you earn X in Bushfield

Your weekly income

≈ $9,208/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,775/wk

Rent share 16.5%

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Income: $696/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $75/wk

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Bushfield vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Dartmoor (Vic.)

Pop: 299 Income: $578/wk Rent: $153/wk

Redesdale

Pop: 299 Income: $678/wk Rent: $320/wk

Bungaree (Vic.)

Pop: 302 Income: $707/wk Rent: $245/wk

Bena

Pop: 303 Income: $787/wk Rent: $285/wk

Clarkefield

Pop: 303 Income: $852/wk Rent: $345/wk

Branxholme

Pop: 304 Income: $728/wk Rent: $170/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bushfield

What is the population of Bushfield VIC?

The population of Bushfield VIC is 596 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 58.0 people per km².Bushfield is ranked #4,761 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bushfield?

The median personal income in Bushfield VIC is $829 per week, or $43,108 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $2,173 per week.Bushfield is ranked #3,117 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bushfield?

Median rent in Bushfield VIC is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bushfield ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bushfield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bushfield VIC is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bushfield?

The median age in Bushfield VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bushfield a good suburb to live in?

Bushfield is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 596.The median income is $829/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% 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: 20428. All dollar figures in AUD.