Suburbs Carpendeit

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Carpendeit VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carpendeit VIC is 115 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carpendeit is $488 per week ($25,376 per year). Median rent in Carpendeit is $200 per week ($867 per month). Carpendeit has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Carpendeit has a population density of 2.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carpendeit is $1,000.

There were 5 recorded offences in Carpendeit in 2025-25, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

Carpendeit Map

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📍 Carpendeit, Victoria — 38.3918°S, 143.2466°E

Crime: Low Med High

Carpendeit Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Carpendeit Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$488/wk
$25,376 per year
#8333 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Carpendeit Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.9% (62) Female 45.1% (51)

Population Density

2.6
people per km²
115 people · 43.7 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,525
Family income/wk

Carpendeit 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)

Carpendeit Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
60.7% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
39.3% 11 dwellings

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

Carpendeit Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Carpendeit Religion

No Religion
39.4%
Catholic
22.9%
Not stated
16.5%
Anglican
12.8%
SB OSB NRA OSB
2.8%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Christian (other)
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carpendeit Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.0%

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

Carpendeit Employment

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Employed full-time
42.9% 33 people
⏰
Employed part-time
14.3% 11 people
🏠
Not in labour force
42.9% 33 people

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

Carpendeit Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%
Bachelor Degree
17.5%
Certificate I/II
15.0%

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

Carpendeit Occupation

Managers
41.7%
Professionals
29.2%
Community & Personal Service
16.7%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%

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

Carpendeit Field of Study

Education
31.6%
Engineering
26.3%
Society & Culture
26.3%
Agriculture & Environment
15.8%

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

Carpendeit Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carpendeit Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
13.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carpendeit Marital Status

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Married
37.5% 30
↔️
Separated
5.0% 4
📋
Divorced
15.0% 12
🕊️
Widowed
7.5% 6
👤
Never married
35.0% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carpendeit Ancestry

Australian
33.6%
English
32.2%
Irish
15.1%
Scottish
15.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.0%
German
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carpendeit School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Catholic
33.3%
Pre-school
16.7%

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

Carpendeit Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.6% 9
✅
No need for assistance
95.4% 185

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

Carpendeit Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
16.0% 12
—
Not a volunteer
84.0% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carpendeit Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carpendeit How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.6%
Walked only
27.3%
Did not go to work
9.1%

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

Carpendeit Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.8%
2 vehicles
41.7%
3 vehicles
8.3%
4+ vehicles
22.2%

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

Carpendeit Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.8%
2 bedrooms
8.8%
3 bedrooms
32.4%
4 bedrooms
35.3%
5 bedrooms
14.7%

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

Carpendeit Population Mobility

16.7%
moved in the last year
26.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carpendeit Indigenous Population

4.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
180
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carpendeit Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Asthma
5
Arthritis
4
Heart disease
4
Lung condition
4

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

Carpendeit Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
21.1%
$150-$299/wk
17.5%
$400-$499/wk
10.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
5.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carpendeit Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
33.0%
Couple — no children under 15
19.8%
One parent — children under 15
19.8%
Couple — no children
17.6%
One parent — no children under 15
9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carpendeit Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.3% 10
—
Did not provide
86.7% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carpendeit Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
2 children
16.7%
3 children
33.3%
5+ children
16.7%

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

Carpendeit Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.9%
5–14 hours
10.4%
15–29 hours
22.4%
30+ hours
13.4%
Did not do domestic work
26.9%

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

Carpendeit Household Size

1 person
34.4%
2 persons
25.0%
3 persons
21.9%
5 persons
9.4%
6+ persons
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carpendeit Where Residents Moved From

Same address
75
Moved — same area (SA2)
9
Moved from VIC
8

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

Carpendeit Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carpendeit Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Break & Enter
2
Property Damage
1
Theft
1
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Carpendeit Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.2%

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

If you earn X in Carpendeit

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,112/wk
Rent share 15.2%

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Orbost
Income: $489/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $10/wk
Coleraine
Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $60/wk
Rushworth
Income: $486/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $10/wk
Casterton
Income: $523/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $40/wk
Loch Sport
Income: $433/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Carpendeit vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Cobungra
Pop: 58 Income: $900/wk
Greenwald
Pop: 58 Income: $669/wk Rent: $150/wk
Lake Lonsdale
Pop: 58 Income: $687/wk Rent: $50/wk
Patyah
Pop: 58 Income: $850/wk Rent: $150/wk
Watsons Creek (Vic.)
Pop: 58 Income: $1,562/wk Rent: $542/wk
Balintore
Pop: 59 Income: $664/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carpendeit

What is the population of Carpendeit VIC?

The population of Carpendeit VIC is 115 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.6 people per km².Carpendeit is ranked #8,553 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carpendeit?

The median personal income in Carpendeit VIC is $488 per week, or $25,376 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,525 per week.Carpendeit is ranked #8,333 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carpendeit?

Median rent in Carpendeit VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 15.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Carpendeit ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carpendeit?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carpendeit VIC is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carpendeit?

The median age in Carpendeit VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carpendeit a good suburb to live in?

Carpendeit is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 115.The median income is $488/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.2% 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: 20501. All dollar figures in AUD.