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Caldermeade VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Caldermeade VIC is 181 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Caldermeade is $759 per week ($39,468 per year). Median rent in Caldermeade is $269 per week ($1,166 per month). Caldermeade has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Caldermeade has a population density of 4.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caldermeade is $2,139.

There were 56 recorded offences in Caldermeade in 2025-25, a rate of 309 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (45 offences).

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Caldermeade Population

residents (Census 2021)

Caldermeade Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$759/wk

$39,468 per year

#4333 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$269/wk

$1,166 per month

#5772 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,139/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Caldermeade Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.7% (105) Female 42.3% (77)

Population Density

4.4

people per km²

181 people · 41.6 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Caldermeade 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)

Caldermeade Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.0% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.0% 16 dwellings

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

Caldermeade Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Caldermeade Religion

No Religion

35.0%

Catholic

25.7%

Anglican

14.2%

Not stated

13.7%

Uniting Church

6.6%

Baptist

3.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Caldermeade Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.8%

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

Caldermeade Employment

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Employed full-time

50.8% 61 people

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Employed part-time

23.3% 28 people

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Not in labour force

25.8% 31 people

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

Caldermeade Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.0%

Bachelor Degree

23.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

5.8%

Certificate I/II

5.8%

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

Caldermeade Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.5%

Managers

20.5%

Professionals

13.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.4%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

Clerical & Administrative

9.1%

Labourers

6.8%

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

Caldermeade Field of Study

Engineering

20.9%

Education

20.9%

Architecture & Building

18.6%

Health

16.3%

Management & Commerce

14.0%

Agriculture & Environment

9.3%

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

Caldermeade Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Caldermeade Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

20.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.7%

$4,000+/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Caldermeade Marital Status

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Married

54.7% 82

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Separated

2.7% 4

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Divorced

8.0% 12

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Widowed

2.0% 3

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Never married

32.7% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Caldermeade Ancestry

Australian

38.7%

English

28.4%

Scottish

5.0%

Irish

4.5%

Italian

4.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.1%

Dutch

3.2%

Other

3.2%

German

2.7%

Polish

2.3%

Chinese

1.8%

New Zealander

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Caldermeade School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

31.3%

Primary — Government

25.0%

Vocational Education

15.6%

Primary — Catholic

9.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.4%

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

Caldermeade Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.8% 12

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No need for assistance

96.2% 306

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

Caldermeade Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.8% 26

—

Not a volunteer

80.2% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Caldermeade Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

75.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Caldermeade How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.0%

Did not go to work

17.1%

Car (passenger)

6.1%

Walked only

4.9%

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

Caldermeade Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.0%

2 vehicles

35.2%

3 vehicles

24.1%

4+ vehicles

27.8%

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

Caldermeade Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

56.3%

4 bedrooms

35.4%

5 bedrooms

8.3%

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

Caldermeade Population Mobility

10.1%

moved in the last year

25.3%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Caldermeade Indigenous Population

3.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

305

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Caldermeade Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Caldermeade Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.4%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

14.2%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.7%

$3,500+/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Caldermeade Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.0%

Couple — no children under 15

27.3%

Couple — no children

20.7%

One parent — no children under 15

9.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Caldermeade Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 3

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Never served

97.8% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Caldermeade Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.5% 15

—

Did not provide

88.5% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Caldermeade Children Ever Born

No children

30.8%

2 children

35.9%

3 children

33.3%

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

Caldermeade When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Caldermeade Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.0%

5–14 hours

28.8%

15–29 hours

14.4%

30+ hours

9.6%

Did not do domestic work

19.2%

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

Caldermeade Household Size

1 person

21.8%

2 persons

20.0%

3 persons

21.8%

4 persons

21.8%

5 persons

14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Caldermeade Where Residents Moved From

Same address

143

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Caldermeade Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.6%

Step family — no other children

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Caldermeade Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 56 total

Theft

Fraud

Break & Enter

Assault

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Caldermeade Schools

schools nearby

government

960

avg ICSEA score

182

total students

Lang Lang Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 182 students

960

ICSEA

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

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Caldermeade Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,111/wk

Median Rent $269/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.7%

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

If you earn X in Caldermeade

Your weekly income

≈ $9,148/month

Median rent $269/wk

Left after rent $1,842/wk

Rent share 12.7%

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Caldermeade vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Childers (Vic.)

Pop: 91 Income: $628/wk Rent: $130/wk

Dutton Way

Pop: 91 Income: $617/wk Rent: $210/wk

Goomalibee

Pop: 91 Income: $900/wk Rent: $200/wk

Middle Tarwin

Pop: 91 Income: $939/wk Rent: $180/wk

Molesworth (Vic.)

Pop: 91 Income: $660/wk Rent: $351/wk

Wood Wood

Pop: 91 Income: $545/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caldermeade

What is the population of Caldermeade VIC?

The population of Caldermeade VIC is 181 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.4 people per km².Caldermeade is ranked #7,244 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Caldermeade?

The median personal income in Caldermeade VIC is $759 per week, or $39,468 per year.The median household income is $2,111 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Caldermeade is ranked #4,333 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Caldermeade?

Median rent in Caldermeade VIC is $269 per week ($1,166 per month).Rent represents 12.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Caldermeade ranks #5,772 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Caldermeade?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caldermeade VIC is $2,139. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Caldermeade?

The median age in Caldermeade VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Caldermeade a good suburb to live in?

Caldermeade is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 181.The median income is $759/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.7% 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: 20443. All dollar figures in AUD.