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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Carlisle River Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$515/wk
$26,780 per year
#8057 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$888/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Carlisle River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (80) Female 51.8% (86)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
168 people · 191.2 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Carlisle River 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Carlisle River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.4% 29 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
39.6% 19 dwellings

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

Carlisle River Country of Birth

Australia
91.0%
England
9.0%

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

Carlisle River Religion

No Religion
64.2%
Not stated
13.6%
Catholic
11.1%
Anglican
4.3%
Othr Protestnt
4.3%
Uniting Church
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carlisle River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.2%

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

Carlisle River Employment

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Employed full-time
33.6% 40 people
Employed part-time
17.6% 21 people
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Unemployed
5.0% 6 people
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Not in labour force
43.7% 52 people

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

Carlisle River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.8%
Bachelor Degree
27.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.8%
Postgraduate Degree
8.3%

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

Carlisle River Occupation

Managers
17.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.1%
Clerical & Administrative
14.3%
Community & Personal Service
14.3%
Professionals
14.3%
Labourers
14.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.6%

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

Carlisle River Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
29.0%
Engineering
16.1%
Education
16.1%
Society & Culture
16.1%
Architecture & Building
12.9%
Health
9.7%

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

Carlisle River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carlisle River Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$400-$499/wk
12.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.3%
$4,000+/wk
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carlisle River Marital Status

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Married
43.1% 59
↔️
Separated
2.9% 4
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Divorced
12.4% 17
🕊️
Widowed
3.6% 5
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Never married
38.0% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carlisle River Ancestry

English
41.5%
Australian
30.7%
Irish
6.6%
Scottish
6.1%
Other
4.2%
German
3.8%
Filipino
2.4%
Dutch
1.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.4%
French
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carlisle River School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
38.9%
Secondary — Catholic
30.6%
Secondary — Government
22.2%
Vocational Education
8.3%

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

Carlisle River Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
12.8% 38
No need for assistance
87.2% 258

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

Carlisle River Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.3% 26
Not a volunteer
79.7% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carlisle River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
50.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carlisle River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.4%
Walked only
16.7%
Did not go to work
12.5%
Car (passenger)
10.4%

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

Carlisle River Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.4%
1 vehicle
26.8%
2 vehicles
41.1%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
12.5%

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

Carlisle River Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.6%
2 bedrooms
19.7%
3 bedrooms
55.7%
4 bedrooms
13.1%
5 bedrooms
4.9%

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

Carlisle River Population Mobility

9.2%
moved in the last year
37.8%
moved in the last 5 years
5.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carlisle River Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
293
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carlisle River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
21
Asthma
9
Heart disease
9
Arthritis
4
Diabetes
4
Lung condition
4

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

Carlisle River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.5%
$1-$149/wk
10.3%
$150-$299/wk
6.9%
$300-$399/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
8.6%
$500-$649/wk
7.8%
$650-$799/wk
4.3%
$800-$999/wk
20.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carlisle River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.8%
Couple — no children
35.2%
Couple — no children under 15
7.8%
One parent — children under 15
7.8%
One parent — no children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carlisle River Military Service

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Previously served
4.7% 6
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Never served
95.3% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Carlisle River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.4% 17
Did not provide
86.6% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carlisle River Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
1 child
15.6%
2 children
9.4%
3 children
25.0%

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

Carlisle River When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
7
1971–1980
8

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

Carlisle River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.1%
5–14 hours
30.6%
15–29 hours
11.3%
30+ hours
14.5%
Did not do domestic work
27.4%

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

Carlisle River Household Size

1 person
26.8%
2 persons
42.9%
3 persons
10.7%
4 persons
12.5%
5 persons
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carlisle River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
139
Moved from VIC
16

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

Carlisle River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
76.9%
Blended family — no other children
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carlisle River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 24 total

Justice Procedures
8
Assault
4
Theft
3
Drug Offences
3
Weapons
3
Property Damage
2
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Carlisle River Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
avg ICSEA score
4
total students
Carlisle River Primary School Government
Primary · 4-6 · 4 students

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

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Carlisle River Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,036/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.3%

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

If you earn X in Carlisle River

≈ $4,489/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $836/wk
Rent share 19.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Carlisle River vs State & National Average

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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.