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Cape Otway VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cape Otway, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Cape Otway VIC is 34 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cape Otway is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Cape Otway is $351 per week ($1,521 per month). Cape Otway has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Cape Otway has a population density of 0.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Cape Otway is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cape Otway is $147.
There were 3 recorded offences in Cape Otway in 2025-25, a rate of 88 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).
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Cape Otway Population
Cape Otway Median Income & Rent
Cape Otway Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Cape Otway Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cape Otway Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cape Otway Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Cape Otway Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Cape Otway Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Cape Otway Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Cape Otway Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Cape Otway Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Cape Otway Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Cape Otway Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Cape Otway Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Cape Otway Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Cape Otway Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Cape Otway School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Cape Otway Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Cape Otway Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Cape Otway Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Cape Otway How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Cape Otway Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Cape Otway Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Cape Otway Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Cape Otway Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Cape Otway Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Cape Otway Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Cape Otway Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Cape Otway Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Cape Otway Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Cape Otway Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Cape Otway Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Cape Otway Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Cape Otway Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Cape Otway Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Cape Otway Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cape Otway
What is the population of Cape Otway VIC?
The population of Cape Otway VIC is 34 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².
What is the median income in Cape Otway?
The median personal income in Cape Otway VIC is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $1,124 per week.Family income is $1,374 per week.
How much is rent in Cape Otway?
Median rent in Cape Otway VIC is $351 per week ($1,521 per month).Rent represents 31.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.
What are mortgage repayments in Cape Otway?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cape Otway VIC is $147. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Cape Otway?
The median age in Cape Otway VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Cape Otway a good suburb to live in?
Cape Otway is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 34.The median income is $866/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.2% 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: 20472. All dollar figures in AUD.