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Cardigan VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cardigan VIC is 1,064 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cardigan is $883 per week ($45,916 per year). Median rent in Cardigan is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Cardigan has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Cardigan has a population density of 26.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cardigan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Sinhal. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cardigan is $2,167.

There were 93 recorded offences in Cardigan in 2025-25, a rate of 87 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (55 offences).

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Cardigan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cardigan Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$883/wk

$45,916 per year

#2336 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cardigan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (552) Female 48.0% (509)

Population Density

26.2

people per km²

1,064 people · 40.7 km²

Households

3.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,763

Family income/wk

Cardigan 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)

Cardigan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.4% 112 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.6% 165 dwellings

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

Cardigan Country of Birth

Australia

96.1%

England

2.9%

India

1.0%

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

Cardigan Religion

No Religion

39.7%

Catholic

34.0%

Anglican

9.0%

Uniting Church

7.2%

Brethren

3.2%

Not stated

3.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

Hinduism

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cardigan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.6%

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

Cardigan Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Sinhal

22.6%

Italian

12.9%

Hindi

12.9%

Other

12.9%

Malayalam

9.7%

SAL Tagalog

9.7%

Greek

9.7%

IAL Punjabi

9.7%

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

Cardigan Employment

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Employed full-time

44.1% 342 people

⏰

Employed part-time

30.3% 235 people

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Unemployed

1.8% 14 people

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Not in labour force

23.8% 185 people

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

Cardigan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.0%

Bachelor Degree

25.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Postgraduate Degree

6.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.2%

Certificate I/II

3.4%

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

Cardigan Occupation

Professionals

30.8%

Managers

18.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.7%

Clerical & Administrative

13.3%

Community & Personal Service

9.7%

Labourers

5.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.7%

Sales Workers

2.9%

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

Cardigan Field of Study

Engineering

20.2%

Management & Commerce

20.2%

Health

16.3%

Education

11.3%

Architecture & Building

10.5%

Society & Culture

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.9%

Agriculture & Environment

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.8%

Creative Arts

1.4%

Information Technology

0.8%

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

Cardigan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cardigan Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

1.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

1.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.1%

$4,000+/wk

24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cardigan Marital Status

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Married

59.9% 491

↔️

Separated

1.2% 10

📋

Divorced

5.0% 41

🕊️

Widowed

1.3% 11

👤

Never married

32.6% 267

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cardigan Ancestry

Australian

33.5%

English

29.3%

Irish

10.7%

Scottish

9.6%

Other

4.0%

German

3.0%

Italian

2.7%

Dutch

2.0%

Maltese

1.8%

Indian

1.4%

Polish

1.1%

Sri Lankan

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cardigan School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

18.9%

Primary — Catholic

17.9%

Secondary — Government

15.1%

Primary — Government

14.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.3%

Pre-school

7.7%

Vocational Education

6.7%

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

Cardigan Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.9% 60

✅

No need for assistance

97.1% 2,027

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

Cardigan Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.3% 154

—

Not a volunteer

80.7% 644

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cardigan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.5%

$450-$599/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

5.0%

$800-$999/mo

3.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

24.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cardigan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.0%

Did not go to work

15.0%

Car (passenger)

5.9%

Truck

1.0%

Walked only

1.0%

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

Cardigan Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.3%

1 vehicle

8.7%

2 vehicles

35.7%

3 vehicles

28.9%

4+ vehicles

25.4%

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

Cardigan Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

1.7%

3 bedrooms

19.7%

4 bedrooms

63.0%

5 bedrooms

13.7%

6+ bedrooms

2.0%

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

Cardigan Population Mobility

10.1%

moved in the last year

44.1%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cardigan Indigenous Population

0.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,079

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cardigan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Cardigan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

7.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cardigan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.2%

Couple — no children under 15

25.0%

Couple — no children

17.2%

One parent — no children under 15

2.3%

One parent — children under 15

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cardigan Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.9% 15

👤

Never served

98.1% 790

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cardigan Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 113

—

Did not provide

85.8% 685

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cardigan Children Ever Born

No children

30.3%

1 child

9.7%

2 children

28.4%

3 children

22.5%

4 children

5.6%

5+ children

3.5%

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

Cardigan When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2020

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

Cardigan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.7%

5–14 hours

30.0%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

10.2%

Did not do domestic work

18.3%

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

Cardigan Household Size

1 person

7.6%

2 persons

26.5%

3 persons

13.2%

4 persons

26.2%

5 persons

19.2%

6+ persons

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cardigan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

936

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Cardigan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.9%

Step family — no other children

7.5%

Blended family — no other children

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cardigan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 93 total

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Assault

Robbery

Drug Offences

Weapons

Fraud

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Cardigan Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,713/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.9%

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

If you earn X in Cardigan

Your weekly income

≈ $11,756/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $2,363/wk

Rent share 12.9%

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Cardigan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Newham

Pop: 533 Income: $819/wk Rent: $200/wk

Nyah

Pop: 536 Income: $674/wk Rent: $210/wk

Tanjil South

Pop: 540 Income: $730/wk Rent: $235/wk

Sarsfield

Pop: 543 Income: $673/wk Rent: $200/wk

Myers Flat

Pop: 545 Income: $691/wk Rent: $190/wk

Rupanyup

Pop: 545 Income: $638/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardigan

What is the population of Cardigan VIC?

The population of Cardigan VIC is 1,064 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 26.2 people per km².Cardigan is ranked #3,882 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cardigan?

The median personal income in Cardigan VIC is $883 per week, or $45,916 per year.The median household income is $2,713 per week.Family income is $2,763 per week.Cardigan is ranked #2,336 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cardigan?

Median rent in Cardigan VIC is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 12.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cardigan ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cardigan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cardigan VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cardigan?

The median age in Cardigan VIC is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cardigan a good suburb to live in?

Cardigan is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,064.The median income is $883/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.9% 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: 20485. All dollar figures in AUD.