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Cambrian Hill VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cambrian Hill VIC is 292 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cambrian Hill is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Cambrian Hill is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Cambrian Hill has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Cambrian Hill has a population density of 27.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cambrian Hill is $1,742.

There were 13 recorded offences in Cambrian Hill in 2025-25, a rate of 45 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (10 offences).

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Cambrian Hill Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cambrian Hill Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$866/wk

$45,032 per year

#2541 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,742/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cambrian Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (145) Female 49.3% (141)

Population Density

27.6

people per km²

292 people · 10.6 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,230

Family income/wk

Cambrian Hill 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)

Cambrian Hill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

35.4% 29 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

64.6% 53 dwellings

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

Cambrian Hill Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Cambrian Hill Religion

No Religion

44.1%

Catholic

35.7%

Uniting Church

6.6%

Not stated

5.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Anglican

2.2%

Lutheran

1.5%

Buddhism

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cambrian Hill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

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

Cambrian Hill Languages Spoken at Home

Japan

100.0%

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

Cambrian Hill Employment

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Employed full-time

46.1% 95 people

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Employed part-time

25.7% 53 people

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Not in labour force

28.2% 58 people

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

Cambrian Hill Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.2%

Bachelor Degree

18.3%

Postgraduate Degree

9.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.8%

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

Cambrian Hill Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.4%

Managers

18.3%

Clerical & Administrative

17.2%

Professionals

16.1%

Community & Personal Service

9.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.6%

Sales Workers

5.4%

Labourers

5.4%

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

Cambrian Hill Field of Study

Architecture & Building

18.5%

Engineering

18.5%

Health

16.3%

Management & Commerce

15.2%

Society & Culture

13.0%

Education

9.8%

Agriculture & Environment

4.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.3%

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

Cambrian Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cambrian Hill Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

3.8%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.7%

$4,000+/wk

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cambrian Hill Marital Status

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Married

61.3% 133

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Divorced

5.1% 11

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Widowed

2.8% 6

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Never married

30.9% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cambrian Hill Ancestry

Australian

34.2%

English

30.9%

Irish

10.1%

Scottish

8.0%

Maltese

3.5%

German

3.0%

Other

3.0%

Spanish

2.5%

Dutch

2.3%

Polish

1.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.8%

Italian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cambrian Hill School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

26.2%

Primary — Government

23.8%

Primary — Catholic

14.3%

Secondary — Government

10.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.5%

Pre-school

6.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.0%

Vocational Education

3.6%

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

Cambrian Hill Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.2% 18

✅

No need for assistance

96.8% 539

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

Cambrian Hill Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.4% 41

—

Not a volunteer

80.6% 170

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cambrian Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

12.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

30.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cambrian Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.7%

Did not go to work

14.8%

Truck

7.0%

Car (passenger)

5.5%

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

Cambrian Hill Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.2%

2 vehicles

35.2%

3 vehicles

37.5%

4+ vehicles

17.0%

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

Cambrian Hill Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

41.1%

4 bedrooms

47.8%

5 bedrooms

11.1%

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

Cambrian Hill Population Mobility

2.1%

moved in the last year

24.3%

moved in the last 5 years

0.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cambrian Hill Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

563

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cambrian Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

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

Cambrian Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.5%

$1-$149/wk

6.6%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,500+/wk

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cambrian Hill Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.8%

Couple — no children

21.5%

Couple — no children under 15

15.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cambrian Hill Military Service

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Previously served

2.3% 5

👤

Never served

97.7% 208

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cambrian Hill Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 32

—

Did not provide

84.6% 176

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cambrian Hill Children Ever Born

No children

17.6%

1 child

12.2%

2 children

31.1%

3 children

35.1%

4 children

4.1%

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

Cambrian Hill When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Cambrian Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.6%

5–14 hours

33.7%

15–29 hours

13.7%

30+ hours

10.2%

Did not do domestic work

25.9%

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

Cambrian Hill Household Size

1 person

14.6%

2 persons

29.2%

3 persons

13.5%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

20.8%

6+ persons

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cambrian Hill Where Residents Moved From

Same address

274

Moved from VIC

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

Cambrian Hill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.7%

Step family — no other children

6.7%

Blended family — no other children

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cambrian Hill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 13 total

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Cambrian Hill Schools

schools nearby

government

923

avg ICSEA score

103

total students

Magpie Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 103 students

923

ICSEA

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

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Cambrian Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,042/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.7%

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

If you earn X in Cambrian Hill

Your weekly income

≈ $8,849/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,782/wk

Rent share 12.7%

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Cambrian Hill vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

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

Budgeree

Pop: 146 Income: $589/wk Rent: $100/wk

Concongella

Pop: 146 Income: $830/wk Rent: $230/wk

Warncoort

Pop: 146 Income: $1,066/wk Rent: $300/wk

Willung South

Pop: 146 Income: $552/wk Rent: $350/wk

Athlone

Pop: 147 Income: $809/wk Rent: $231/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cambrian Hill

What is the population of Cambrian Hill VIC?

The population of Cambrian Hill VIC is 292 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 27.6 people per km².Cambrian Hill is ranked #6,075 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cambrian Hill?

The median personal income in Cambrian Hill VIC is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $2,042 per week.Family income is $2,230 per week.Cambrian Hill is ranked #2,541 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cambrian Hill?

Median rent in Cambrian Hill VIC is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 12.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cambrian Hill ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cambrian Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cambrian Hill VIC is $1,742. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cambrian Hill?

The median age in Cambrian Hill VIC is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cambrian Hill a good suburb to live in?

Cambrian Hill is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 292.The median income is $866/wk, which is above 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: 20454. All dollar figures in AUD.