Cathcart VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cathcart VIC is 110 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cathcart is $840 per week ($43,680 per year). Median rent in Cathcart is $138 per week ($598 per month). Cathcart has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Cathcart has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cathcart is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cathcart is $1,315.

There were 3 recorded offences in Cathcart in 2025-25, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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Cathcart Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cathcart Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$840/wk
$43,680 per year
#2948 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$138/wk
$598 per month
#8410 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,315/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.6 per bedroom

Cathcart Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (59) Female 46.8% (52)

Population Density

3.2
people per km²
110 people · 34.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,049
Family income/wk

Cathcart 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
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cathcart Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.1% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.9% 13 dwellings

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

Cathcart Country of Birth

Australia
92.9%
England
7.1%

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

Cathcart Religion

No Religion
38.1%
Not stated
20.4%
Catholic
19.5%
Anglican
11.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.5%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
3.5%
Uniting Church
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cathcart Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.0%

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

Cathcart Employment

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Employed full-time
43.3% 29 people
Employed part-time
26.9% 18 people
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Not in labour force
29.9% 20 people

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

Cathcart Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
40.0%
Certificate III/IV
37.5%
Bachelor Degree
12.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.0%

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

Cathcart Occupation

Community & Personal Service
32.4%
Professionals
26.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.6%
Clerical & Administrative
11.8%
Managers
8.8%

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

Cathcart Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Society & Culture
50.0%

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

Cathcart Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cathcart Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
18.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.0%
$4,000+/wk
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cathcart Marital Status

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Married
61.1% 55
🕊️
Widowed
5.6% 5
👤
Never married
33.3% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cathcart Ancestry

Australian
33.3%
English
33.3%
Scottish
11.1%
Irish
8.3%
Welsh
4.6%
Dutch
3.7%
German
2.8%
Italian
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cathcart School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
57.1%
Secondary — Catholic
42.9%

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

Cathcart Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.5% 4
No need for assistance
97.5% 153

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

Cathcart Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.8% 18
Not a volunteer
77.2% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cathcart Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
50.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cathcart How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Truck
12.2%
Did not go to work
12.2%

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

Cathcart Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.2%
2 vehicles
31.6%
3 vehicles
34.2%
4+ vehicles
21.1%

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

Cathcart Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.7%
3 bedrooms
29.0%
4 bedrooms
61.3%

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

Cathcart Population Mobility

5.5%
moved in the last year
23.9%
moved in the last 5 years
1.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cathcart Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
166
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cathcart Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Asthma
6
Diabetes
5
Mental health
5
Lung condition
4
Cancer
3

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

Cathcart Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
13.8%
$500-$649/wk
6.9%
$650-$799/wk
17.2%
$800-$999/wk
5.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,500+/wk
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cathcart Family Structure

Couple — no children
54.4%
Couple — children under 15
22.8%
Couple — no children under 15
15.2%
One parent — children under 15
3.8%
One parent — no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cathcart Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.3% 4
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Never served
94.7% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cathcart Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.4% 8
Did not provide
89.6% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cathcart Children Ever Born

2 children
76.5%
3 children
23.5%

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

Cathcart When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5
2001–2010
5

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

Cathcart Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.3%
5–14 hours
38.7%
15–29 hours
17.3%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
17.3%

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

Cathcart Household Size

1 person
11.1%
2 persons
44.4%
3 persons
22.2%
4 persons
8.9%
5 persons
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cathcart Where Residents Moved From

Same address
86
Moved from VIC
5

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

Cathcart Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cathcart Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Assault
3

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cathcart Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,899/wk
Median Rent $138/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.3%

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

If you earn X in Cathcart

≈ $8,229/month
Median rent $138/wk
Left after rent $1,761/wk
Rent share 7.3%

Cathcart vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Cathcart

What is the population of Cathcart VIC?

The population of Cathcart VIC is 110 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².Cathcart is ranked #8,678 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cathcart?

The median personal income in Cathcart VIC is $840 per week, or $43,680 per year.The median household income is $1,899 per week.Family income is $2,049 per week.Cathcart is ranked #2,948 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cathcart?

Median rent in Cathcart VIC is $138 per week ($598 per month).Rent represents 7.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cathcart ranks #8,410 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cathcart?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cathcart VIC is $1,315. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cathcart?

The median age in Cathcart VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cathcart a good suburb to live in?

Cathcart is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 110.The median income is $840/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.3% 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: 20518. All dollar figures in AUD.