Cathkin VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cathkin VIC is 27 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cathkin is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Cathkin is $331 per week ($1,434 per month). Cathkin has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Cathkin has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (67% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cathkin is $650.

There were 2 recorded offences in Cathkin in 2024-24, a rate of 74 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Cathkin Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cathkin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$331/wk
$1,434 per month
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Median Age
62years
24 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cathkin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.2% (14) Female 54.8% (17)

Population Density

1.1
people per km²
27 people · 24.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,374
Family income/wk

Cathkin Age Distribution

20-24
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cathkin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 6 dwellings

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

Cathkin Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cathkin Religion

No Religion
66.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
19.0%
Not stated
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cathkin Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
42.9%

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

Cathkin Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 11 people
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Not in labour force
50.0% 11 people

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

Cathkin Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
70.0%
Certificate III/IV
30.0%

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

Cathkin Occupation

Labourers
60.0%
Managers
40.0%

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

Cathkin Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cathkin Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cathkin Marital Status

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Married
48.0% 12
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Widowed
20.0% 5
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Never married
32.0% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cathkin Ancestry

English
41.2%
Australian
23.5%
Irish
14.7%
Scottish
11.8%
German
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cathkin Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 57

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

Cathkin Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.0% 4
Not a volunteer
84.0% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cathkin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.5%
Did not go to work
38.5%

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

Cathkin Car Ownership

2 vehicles
70.0%
4+ vehicles
30.0%

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

Cathkin Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
36.4%
4 bedrooms
63.6%

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

Cathkin Population Mobility

18.5%
moved in the last year
47.8%
moved in the last 5 years
51.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cathkin Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
56
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cathkin Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Diabetes
4
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3

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

Cathkin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
30.8%
$650-$799/wk
23.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.1%
$3,500+/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cathkin Family Structure

Couple — no children
73.3%
One parent — children under 15
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cathkin Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cathkin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
20.0%
15–29 hours
20.0%
Did not do domestic work
40.0%

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

Cathkin Household Size

1 person
26.7%
2 persons
53.3%
3 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cathkin Where Residents Moved From

Same address
22
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Cathkin Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2019
2021
2022
2024

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

Cathkin Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $331/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.1%

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

If you earn X in Cathkin

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $331/wk
Left after rent $1,044/wk
Rent share 24.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cathkin vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cathkin

What is the population of Cathkin VIC?

The population of Cathkin VIC is 27 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Cathkin?

The median personal income in Cathkin VIC is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,374 per week.

How much is rent in Cathkin?

Median rent in Cathkin VIC is $331 per week ($1,434 per month).Rent represents 24.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cathkin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cathkin VIC is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cathkin?

The median age in Cathkin VIC is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cathkin a good suburb to live in?

Cathkin is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 27.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.1% 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: 20519. All dollar figures in AUD.