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Carlisle River VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Carlisle River, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Carlisle River VIC is 168 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carlisle River is $515 per week ($26,780 per year). Median rent in Carlisle River is $200 per week ($867 per month). Carlisle River has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Carlisle River has a population density of 0.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Carlisle River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carlisle River is $888.
There were 24 recorded offences in Carlisle River in 2025-25, a rate of 143 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (8 offences).
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Carlisle River Population
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Carlisle River Demographics
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Carlisle River Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Carlisle River Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Carlisle River Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Carlisle River Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Carlisle River Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Carlisle River Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Carlisle River Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Carlisle River Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Carlisle River Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Carlisle River Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Carlisle River Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Carlisle River Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Carlisle River Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Carlisle River School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Carlisle River Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Carlisle River Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Carlisle River Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Carlisle River How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Carlisle River Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Carlisle River Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Carlisle River Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Carlisle River Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Carlisle River Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Carlisle River Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Carlisle River Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Carlisle River Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Carlisle River Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Carlisle River Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Carlisle River When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Carlisle River Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Carlisle River Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Carlisle River Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Carlisle River Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Carlisle River Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 24 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Carlisle River Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carlisle River
What is the population of Carlisle River VIC?
The population of Carlisle River VIC is 168 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Carlisle River is ranked #7,433 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Carlisle River?
The median personal income in Carlisle River VIC is $515 per week, or $26,780 per year.The median household income is $1,036 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Carlisle River is ranked #8,057 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Carlisle River?
Median rent in Carlisle River VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Carlisle River ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Carlisle River?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carlisle River VIC is $888. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Carlisle River?
The median age in Carlisle River VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Carlisle River a good suburb to live in?
Carlisle River is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 168.The median income is $515/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% 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: 20493. All dollar figures in AUD.