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Calulu VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Calulu VIC is 186 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Calulu is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Calulu is $263 per week ($1,140 per month). Calulu has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Calulu has a population density of 7.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Calulu is $1,613.

There were 6 recorded offences in Calulu in 2025-25, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (1 offences).

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Calulu Population

residents (Census 2021)

Calulu Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$762/wk

$39,624 per year

#4273 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$263/wk

$1,140 per month

#5856 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,613/mo

Avg household size: —

Calulu Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (90) Female 52.1% (98)

Population Density

7.1

people per km²

186 people · 26.2 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,028

Family income/wk

Calulu Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

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)

Calulu Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.0% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.0% 24 dwellings

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

Calulu Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Calulu Religion

No Religion

40.2%

Catholic

22.3%

Not stated

14.7%

Anglican

8.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.0%

Pentecostal

3.8%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Calulu Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

35.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Calulu Employment

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Employed full-time

36.4% 43 people

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Employed part-time

31.4% 37 people

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Not in labour force

32.2% 38 people

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

Calulu Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.3%

Bachelor Degree

11.9%

Postgraduate Degree

6.8%

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

Calulu Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

35.5%

Professionals

19.4%

Managers

14.5%

Community & Personal Service

12.9%

Sales Workers

8.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

Labourers

4.8%

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

Calulu Field of Study

Architecture & Building

18.0%

Agriculture & Environment

14.8%

Engineering

14.8%

Management & Commerce

13.1%

Society & Culture

11.5%

Health

6.6%

Creative Arts

6.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.9%

Education

4.9%

Information Technology

4.9%

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

Calulu Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Calulu Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

18.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.6%

$4,000+/wk

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Calulu Marital Status

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Married

60.6% 83

↔️

Separated

2.9% 4

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Divorced

2.2% 3

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Widowed

2.9% 4

👤

Never married

31.4% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Calulu Ancestry

Australian

39.5%

English

29.6%

Irish

14.3%

Scottish

7.6%

German

3.1%

Italian

3.1%

Dutch

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Calulu School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.4%

Primary — Catholic

17.5%

Secondary — Catholic

15.9%

Secondary — Government

15.9%

Vocational Education

11.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.9%

Pre-school

6.3%

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

Calulu Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.8% 19

✅

No need for assistance

94.2% 310

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

Calulu Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.3% 20

—

Not a volunteer

83.7% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Calulu Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

22.7%

$800-$999/mo

13.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Calulu How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.5%

Car (passenger)

9.2%

Did not go to work

9.2%

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

Calulu Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.7%

2 vehicles

36.4%

3 vehicles

36.4%

4+ vehicles

14.5%

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

Calulu Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.5%

3 bedrooms

51.7%

4 bedrooms

22.4%

5 bedrooms

10.3%

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

Calulu Population Mobility

10.7%

moved in the last year

25.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Calulu Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

336

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Calulu Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Lung condition

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

Calulu Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

8.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

15.9%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Calulu Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.6%

Couple — no children

32.4%

One parent — children under 15

8.6%

Couple — no children under 15

7.2%

One parent — no children under 15

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Calulu Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 3

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Never served

97.6% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Calulu Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.7% 25

—

Did not provide

80.3% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Calulu Children Ever Born

No children

16.3%

2 children

44.2%

3 children

32.6%

4 children

7.0%

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

Calulu Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

29.7%

5–14 hours

28.8%

15–29 hours

14.4%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

14.4%

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

Calulu Household Size

1 person

6.9%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

15.5%

4 persons

13.8%

5 persons

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Calulu Where Residents Moved From

Same address

142

Moved from VIC

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

Calulu Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Calulu Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Weapons

Theft

Property Damage

Justice Procedures

Fraud

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Calulu Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,812/wk

Median Rent $263/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.5%

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

If you earn X in Calulu

Your weekly income

≈ $7,852/month

Median rent $263/wk

Left after rent $1,549/wk

Rent share 14.5%

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Income: $855/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $28/wk

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Income: $693/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $28/wk

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Income: $633/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $13/wk

Rosedale (Vic.)

Income: $620/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $13/wk

Ararat

Income: $681/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $13/wk

Kyabram

Income: $636/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $43/wk

Tatura

Income: $715/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $18/wk

Briagolong

Income: $705/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $13/wk

Calulu vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Acheron

Pop: 146 Income: $783/wk Rent: $271/wk

Airly

Pop: 160 Income: $768/wk Rent: $330/wk

Allambee Reserve

Pop: 96 Income: $769/wk Rent: $100/wk

Allendale

Pop: 185 Income: $784/wk Rent: $187/wk

Allestree

Pop: 168 Income: $624/wk Rent: $263/wk

Alma (Vic.)

Pop: 195 Income: $497/wk Rent: $275/wk

Compare Calulu

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calulu

What is the population of Calulu VIC?

The population of Calulu VIC is 186 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.1 people per km².Calulu is ranked #7,159 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Calulu?

The median personal income in Calulu VIC is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,028 per week.Calulu is ranked #4,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Calulu?

Median rent in Calulu VIC is $263 per week ($1,140 per month).Rent represents 14.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Calulu ranks #5,856 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Calulu?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Calulu VIC is $1,613. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Calulu?

The median age in Calulu VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Calulu a good suburb to live in?

Calulu is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 186.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.5% 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: 20451. All dollar figures in AUD.