Bushy Park VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bushy Park VIC is 49 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bushy Park is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Bushy Park is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Bushy Park has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Bushy Park has a population density of 2.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bushy Park is $1,572.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bushy Park in 2024-24, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Bushy Park Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bushy Park Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,572/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Bushy Park Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.3% (24) Female 54.7% (29)

Population Density

2.6
people per km²
49 people · 18.8 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,899
Family income/wk

Bushy Park Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bushy Park Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 6 dwellings

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

Bushy Park Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bushy Park Religion

No Religion
54.3%
Catholic
30.4%
Uniting Church
8.7%
Not stated
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bushy Park Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.6%

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

Bushy Park Employment

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Employed full-time
43.3% 13 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 6 people
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Not in labour force
36.7% 11 people

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

Bushy Park Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
46.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
30.8%
Certificate III/IV
23.1%

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

Bushy Park Occupation

Managers
38.5%
Professionals
30.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
30.8%

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

Bushy Park Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Agriculture & Environment
50.0%

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

Bushy Park Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bushy Park Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
22.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
38.9%
$4,000+/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bushy Park Marital Status

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Married
58.5% 24
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Divorced
7.3% 3
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Never married
34.1% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bushy Park Ancestry

Australian
31.7%
English
30.2%
Irish
27.0%
Scottish
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bushy Park School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
62.5%
Secondary — Government
37.5%

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

Bushy Park Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 77

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

Bushy Park Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.7% 6
Not a volunteer
83.3% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bushy Park Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bushy Park How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.4%
Did not go to work
17.6%

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

Bushy Park Car Ownership

1 vehicle
36.4%
2 vehicles
27.3%
3 vehicles
36.4%

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

Bushy Park Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
23.1%
4 bedrooms
53.8%
5 bedrooms
23.1%

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

Bushy Park Population Mobility

9.5%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
55.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bushy Park Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
94
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bushy Park Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
18.5%
$800-$999/wk
33.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
29.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bushy Park Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
46.9%
Couple — no children
28.1%
Couple — no children under 15
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bushy Park Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.1% 3
Did not provide
91.9% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bushy Park Children Ever Born

No children
46.2%
2 children
53.8%

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

Bushy Park When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4

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

Bushy Park Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.1%
5–14 hours
51.5%
15–29 hours
9.1%
30+ hours
9.1%
Did not do domestic work
18.2%

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

Bushy Park Household Size

1 person
44.4%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bushy Park Where Residents Moved From

Same address
38
Moved from VIC
4

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

Bushy Park Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bushy Park Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2020
2022
2023
2024

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

Bushy Park Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,803/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.6%

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

If you earn X in Bushy Park

≈ $7,813/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,503/wk
Rent share 16.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bushy Park vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Bushy Park

What is the population of Bushy Park VIC?

The population of Bushy Park VIC is 49 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Bushy Park?

The median personal income in Bushy Park VIC is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,803 per week.Family income is $1,899 per week.

How much is rent in Bushy Park?

Median rent in Bushy Park VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 16.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Bushy Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bushy Park VIC is $1,572. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bushy Park?

The median age in Bushy Park VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bushy Park a good suburb to live in?

Bushy Park is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 49.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.6% 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: 20429. All dollar figures in AUD.