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Cardinia VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cardinia VIC is 342 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cardinia is $693 per week ($36,036 per year). Median rent in Cardinia is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Cardinia has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Cardinia has a population density of 12.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cardinia is $1,950.

There were 48 recorded offences in Cardinia in 2025-25, a rate of 140 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (14 offences).

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Cardinia Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cardinia Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$693/wk

$36,036 per year

#5619 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$390/wk

$1,690 per month

#2258 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cardinia Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (186) Female 45.5% (155)

Population Density

12.7

people per km²

342 people · 27.0 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,036

Family income/wk

Cardinia 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)

Cardinia Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.6% 50 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.4% 45 dwellings

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

Cardinia Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Cardinia Religion

No Religion

50.3%

Catholic

17.8%

Not stated

9.8%

Anglican

9.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.2%

Christian (other)

3.7%

Uniting Church

1.8%

Buddhism

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cardinia Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.7%

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

Cardinia Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

66.7%

Other

33.3%

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

Cardinia Employment

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Employed full-time

37.8% 91 people

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Employed part-time

30.3% 73 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 6 people

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Not in labour force

29.5% 71 people

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

Cardinia Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.8%

Bachelor Degree

16.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.6%

Postgraduate Degree

4.8%

Certificate I/II

4.8%

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

Cardinia Occupation

Professionals

30.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.6%

Managers

15.7%

Clerical & Administrative

11.8%

Community & Personal Service

7.8%

Labourers

6.9%

Sales Workers

4.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.9%

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

Cardinia Field of Study

Engineering

24.7%

Management & Commerce

20.4%

Architecture & Building

10.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.7%

Education

9.7%

Society & Culture

9.7%

Health

8.6%

Agriculture & Environment

3.2%

Creative Arts

3.2%

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

Cardinia Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cardinia Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.4%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.6%

$4,000+/wk

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cardinia Marital Status

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Married

48.8% 139

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Separated

4.9% 14

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Divorced

4.6% 13

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Widowed

3.5% 10

👤

Never married

38.2% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cardinia Ancestry

Australian

33.9%

English

27.1%

Scottish

11.6%

Irish

9.2%

Dutch

4.4%

Other

4.4%

German

2.4%

Italian

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Samoan

1.5%

Greek

1.0%

Maltese

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cardinia School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

30.3%

Vocational Education

28.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

19.7%

Primary — Government

12.1%

Pre-school

4.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.5%

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

Cardinia Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.2% 14

✅

No need for assistance

97.8% 615

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

Cardinia Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.1% 46

—

Not a volunteer

82.9% 223

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cardinia Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

12.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cardinia How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.0%

Did not go to work

18.6%

Walked only

5.7%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Truck

3.6%

Train

2.9%

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

Cardinia Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.8%

1 vehicle

11.2%

2 vehicles

31.8%

3 vehicles

27.1%

4+ vehicles

27.1%

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

Cardinia Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

2.8%

3 bedrooms

39.8%

4 bedrooms

41.7%

5 bedrooms

9.3%

6+ bedrooms

6.5%

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

Cardinia Population Mobility

8.2%

moved in the last year

18.1%

moved in the last 5 years

5.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cardinia Indigenous Population

3.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

609

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cardinia Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

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

Cardinia Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.6%

$1-$149/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cardinia Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

32.0%

Couple — no children under 15

30.3%

Couple — no children

26.4%

One parent — no children under 15

6.0%

One parent — children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cardinia Military Service

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Previously served

3.8% 10

👤

Never served

96.2% 255

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cardinia Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.2% 36

—

Did not provide

86.8% 236

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cardinia Children Ever Born

No children

24.2%

1 child

12.9%

2 children

45.2%

3 children

9.7%

4 children

8.1%

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

Cardinia When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Cardinia Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.8%

5–14 hours

26.4%

15–29 hours

13.4%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

26.0%

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

Cardinia Household Size

1 person

15.6%

2 persons

30.3%

3 persons

24.8%

4 persons

18.3%

5 persons

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cardinia Where Residents Moved From

Same address

281

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Cardinia Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.1%

Blended family — no other children

8.5%

Step family — no other children

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cardinia Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 48 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Assault

Justice Procedures

Weapons

Other

Drug Offences

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Cardinia Schools

schools nearby

government

976

avg ICSEA score

189

total students

Cardinia Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 189 students

976

ICSEA

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

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Cardinia Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $390/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.8%

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

If you earn X in Cardinia

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $390/wk

Left after rent $1,485/wk

Rent share 20.8%

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Cardinia vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Carngham

Pop: 171 Income: $739/wk Rent: $180/wk

Coragulac

Pop: 171 Income: $812/wk Rent: $213/wk

Hill End (Vic.)

Pop: 171 Income: $642/wk Rent: $300/wk

Mitta Mitta

Pop: 171 Income: $782/wk Rent: $155/wk

Newbridge (Vic.)

Pop: 171 Income: $567/wk Rent: $200/wk

Walpeup

Pop: 171 Income: $575/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardinia

What is the population of Cardinia VIC?

The population of Cardinia VIC is 342 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.7 people per km².Cardinia is ranked #5,745 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cardinia?

The median personal income in Cardinia VIC is $693 per week, or $36,036 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,036 per week.Cardinia is ranked #5,619 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cardinia?

Median rent in Cardinia VIC is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 20.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cardinia ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cardinia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cardinia VIC is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cardinia?

The median age in Cardinia VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cardinia a good suburb to live in?

Cardinia is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 342.The median income is $693/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.8% 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: 20487. All dollar figures in AUD.