Victoria · Suburb Profile

Caramut VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Caramut VIC is 256 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Caramut is $619 per week ($32,188 per year). Median rent in Caramut is $150 per week ($650 per month). Caramut has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Caramut has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caramut is $650.

There were 10 recorded offences in Caramut in 2025-25, a rate of 39 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (3 offences).

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Caramut Population

residents (Census 2021)

Caramut Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$619/wk

$32,188 per year

#6790 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$650/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Caramut Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (133) Female 48.4% (125)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

256 people · 276.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,521

Family income/wk

Caramut 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Caramut Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

74.6% 53 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.4% 18 dwellings

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

Caramut Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Caramut Religion

No Religion

41.8%

Catholic

19.9%

Anglican

15.5%

Uniting Church

8.0%

Not stated

8.0%

Lutheran

5.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Caramut Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.6%

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

Caramut Employment

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Employed full-time

37.1% 66 people

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Employed part-time

14.6% 26 people

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Unemployed

5.1% 9 people

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Not in labour force

43.3% 77 people

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

Caramut Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.9%

Bachelor Degree

20.7%

Certificate I/II

6.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.4%

Postgraduate Degree

3.3%

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

Caramut Occupation

Managers

57.4%

Professionals

23.0%

Labourers

8.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.6%

Clerical & Administrative

4.9%

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

Caramut Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

51.8%

Education

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.1%

Health

7.1%

Management & Commerce

7.1%

Engineering

7.1%

Architecture & Building

5.4%

Creative Arts

5.4%

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

Caramut Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Caramut Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

8.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

9.5%

$500-$649/wk

9.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.8%

$4,000+/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Caramut Marital Status

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Married

42.2% 87

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Separated

4.9% 10

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Divorced

9.7% 20

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Widowed

8.3% 17

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Never married

35.0% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Caramut Ancestry

Australian

34.4%

English

30.3%

Irish

16.4%

Scottish

7.6%

German

4.4%

Other

2.5%

Chinese

1.3%

Italian

1.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Maori

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Caramut School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

21.3%

Primary — Government

19.1%

Pre-school

17.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.8%

Primary — Catholic

12.8%

Secondary — Government

10.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.4%

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

Caramut Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.6% 45

✅

No need for assistance

90.4% 425

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

Caramut Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.3% 50

—

Not a volunteer

72.7% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Caramut Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

45.5%

$450-$599/mo

27.3%

$600-$799/mo

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Caramut How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.8%

Did not go to work

10.6%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

4.5%

Other

4.5%

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

Caramut Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.2%

1 vehicle

23.7%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

25.8%

4+ vehicles

14.0%

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

Caramut Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.2%

2 bedrooms

13.8%

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

22.3%

5 bedrooms

10.6%

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

Caramut Population Mobility

3.9%

moved in the last year

20.3%

moved in the last 5 years

7.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Caramut Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

474

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Caramut Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Caramut Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.9%

$1-$149/wk

1.9%

$150-$299/wk

12.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500+/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Caramut Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.9%

Couple — no children

32.3%

Couple — no children under 15

10.3%

One parent — children under 15

10.3%

One parent — no children under 15

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Caramut Military Service

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Previously served

7.0% 13

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Never served

93.0% 172

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Caramut Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.0% 31

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Did not provide

83.0% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Caramut Children Ever Born

No children

16.7%

1 child

22.2%

2 children

24.1%

3 children

31.5%

4 children

5.6%

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

Caramut When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Caramut Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.9%

5–14 hours

26.1%

15–29 hours

14.4%

30+ hours

23.3%

Did not do domestic work

17.2%

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

Caramut Household Size

1 person

27.3%

2 persons

38.4%

3 persons

16.2%

4 persons

6.1%

5 persons

9.1%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Caramut Where Residents Moved From

Same address

219

Moved from VIC

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

Caramut Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

68.2%

Blended family — no other children

18.2%

Other couple — children only

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Caramut Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 10 total

Drug Offences

Property Damage

Theft

Assault

Break & Enter

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Caramut Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.3%

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

If you earn X in Caramut

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $975/wk

Rent share 13.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $10/wk

Caramut vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Dinner Plain

Pop: 128 Income: $1,010/wk Rent: $269/wk

Hotham Heights

Pop: 128 Income: $963/wk Rent: $470/wk

Rosebrook (Vic.)

Pop: 128 Income: $682/wk Rent: $300/wk

Southern Cross (Vic.)

Pop: 128 Income: $621/wk Rent: $300/wk

Wemen

Pop: 128 Income: $808/wk Rent: $135/wk

Yulecart

Pop: 128 Income: $890/wk Rent: $300/wk

Compare Caramut

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caramut

What is the population of Caramut VIC?

The population of Caramut VIC is 256 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Caramut is ranked #6,369 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Caramut?

The median personal income in Caramut VIC is $619 per week, or $32,188 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,521 per week.Caramut is ranked #6,790 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Caramut?

Median rent in Caramut VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 13.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Caramut ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Caramut?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caramut VIC is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Caramut?

The median age in Caramut VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Caramut a good suburb to live in?

Caramut is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 256.The median income is $619/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.3% 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: 20480. All dollar figures in AUD.