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Byawatha VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Byawatha VIC is 160 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Byawatha is $764 per week ($39,728 per year). Median rent in Byawatha is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Byawatha has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Byawatha has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Byawatha is $1,717.

There were 7 recorded offences in Byawatha in 2025-25, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Byawatha Population

residents (Census 2021)

Byawatha Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$764/wk

$39,728 per year

#4244 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,717/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Byawatha Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (80) Female 49.0% (77)

Population Density

1.7

people per km²

160 people · 93.2 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Byawatha 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)

Byawatha Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

68.0% 34 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.0% 16 dwellings

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

Byawatha Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Byawatha Religion

No Religion

49.7%

Catholic

25.5%

Anglican

10.7%

Uniting Church

6.0%

Not stated

6.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Byawatha Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Byawatha Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

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

Byawatha Employment

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Employed full-time

43.4% 56 people

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Employed part-time

22.5% 29 people

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Unemployed

3.9% 5 people

🏠

Not in labour force

30.2% 39 people

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

Byawatha Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.4%

Bachelor Degree

28.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.0%

Postgraduate Degree

6.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

Certificate I/II

3.2%

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

Byawatha Occupation

Professionals

28.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.9%

Managers

11.9%

Clerical & Administrative

11.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.9%

Labourers

8.5%

Sales Workers

5.1%

Community & Personal Service

5.1%

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

Byawatha Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

15.5%

Engineering

15.5%

Creative Arts

15.5%

Health

13.8%

Society & Culture

13.8%

Management & Commerce

6.9%

Architecture & Building

6.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.9%

Education

5.2%

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

Byawatha Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Byawatha Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

11.9%

$4,000+/wk

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Byawatha Marital Status

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Married

51.5% 70

↔️

Separated

2.2% 3

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Divorced

11.0% 15

🕊️

Widowed

6.6% 9

👤

Never married

28.7% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Byawatha Ancestry

English

36.5%

Australian

31.5%

Irish

13.0%

Scottish

11.0%

Italian

4.5%

German

2.0%

Chinese

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Byawatha School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

39.1%

Primary — Government

34.8%

Vocational Education

26.1%

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

Byawatha Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.3% 12

✅

No need for assistance

95.7% 269

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

Byawatha Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

32.8% 41

—

Not a volunteer

67.2% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Byawatha Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

38.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

38.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Byawatha How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.6%

Did not go to work

13.4%

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

Byawatha Car Ownership

1 vehicle

7.8%

2 vehicles

43.8%

3 vehicles

29.7%

4+ vehicles

18.8%

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

Byawatha Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.5%

3 bedrooms

33.3%

4 bedrooms

39.7%

5 bedrooms

9.5%

6+ bedrooms

7.9%

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

Byawatha Population Mobility

10.1%

moved in the last year

22.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Byawatha Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

292

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Byawatha Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

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

Byawatha Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.3%

$300-$399/wk

10.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

16.2%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Byawatha Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.4%

Couple — children under 15

32.1%

Couple — no children under 15

16.8%

One parent — no children under 15

13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Byawatha Military Service

🏅

Previously served

4.5% 6

👤

Never served

95.5% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Byawatha Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

23.7% 31

—

Did not provide

76.3% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Byawatha Children Ever Born

No children

22.2%

1 child

17.8%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

20.0%

4 children

6.7%

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

Byawatha Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.3%

5–14 hours

27.3%

15–29 hours

18.0%

30+ hours

18.0%

Did not do domestic work

9.4%

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

Byawatha Household Size

1 person

14.0%

2 persons

43.9%

3 persons

26.3%

4 persons

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Byawatha Where Residents Moved From

Same address

133

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Byawatha Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Step family — no other children

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Byawatha Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2024

2025

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

Byawatha Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,696/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.7%

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

If you earn X in Byawatha

Your weekly income

≈ $7,349/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,396/wk

Rent share 17.7%

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Income: $628/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $60/wk

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Income: $645/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $675/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $135/wk

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Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $120/wk

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Income: $653/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

Byawatha vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Brimpaen

Pop: 80 Income: $817/wk Rent: $115/wk

Coghills Creek

Pop: 80 Income: $743/wk

Illawarra

Pop: 80 Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $300/wk

Maroona

Pop: 80 Income: $916/wk Rent: $145/wk

Moliagul

Pop: 80 Income: $462/wk Rent: $178/wk

Cullulleraine

Pop: 81 Income: $471/wk Rent: $105/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Byawatha

What is the population of Byawatha VIC?

The population of Byawatha VIC is 160 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Byawatha is ranked #7,575 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Byawatha?

The median personal income in Byawatha VIC is $764 per week, or $39,728 per year.The median household income is $1,696 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Byawatha is ranked #4,244 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Byawatha?

Median rent in Byawatha VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Byawatha ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Byawatha?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Byawatha VIC is $1,717. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Byawatha?

The median age in Byawatha VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Byawatha a good suburb to live in?

Byawatha is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 160.The median income is $764/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% 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: 20434. All dollar figures in AUD.