Caveat VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Caveat VIC is 59 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Caveat is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Caveat is $50 per week ($217 per month). Caveat has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Caveat has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caveat is $1,292.

There were 1 recorded offences in Caveat in 2025-25, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Caveat Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Caveat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$50/wk
$217 per month
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Median Age
58years
20 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,292/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Caveat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.9% (33) Female 41.1% (23)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
59 people · 63.8 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Caveat Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
25-29
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Caveat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 6 dwellings

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

Caveat Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Caveat Religion

No Religion
56.8%
Catholic
29.5%
Not stated
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Caveat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.5%

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

Caveat Employment

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Employed full-time
41.5% 22 people
Employed part-time
24.5% 13 people
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Not in labour force
34.0% 18 people

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

Caveat Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
42.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
31.6%
Certificate III/IV
26.3%

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

Caveat Occupation

Managers
34.8%
Labourers
30.4%
Clerical & Administrative
21.7%
Professionals
13.0%

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

Caveat Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
41.7%
Engineering
33.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
25.0%

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

Caveat Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Caveat Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
23.8%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%
$4,000+/wk
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Caveat Marital Status

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Married
52.1% 25
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Divorced
10.4% 5
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Widowed
8.3% 4
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Never married
29.2% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Caveat Ancestry

Australian
37.1%
English
32.3%
Scottish
14.5%
Irish
11.3%
Polish
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Caveat School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Caveat Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 101

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

Caveat Volunteering

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Volunteer
46.8% 22
Not a volunteer
53.2% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Caveat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.2%
Other
15.4%
Did not go to work
15.4%

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

Caveat Car Ownership

1 vehicle
39.1%
2 vehicles
34.8%
3 vehicles
13.0%
4+ vehicles
13.0%

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

Caveat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
21.4%
3 bedrooms
57.1%
4 bedrooms
10.7%
5 bedrooms
10.7%

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

Caveat Population Mobility

5.9%
moved in the last year
34.7%
moved in the last 5 years
59.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Caveat Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
111
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Caveat Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Cancer
4
Asthma
3
Diabetes
3

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

Caveat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.2%
$150-$299/wk
16.2%
$300-$399/wk
13.5%
$500-$649/wk
10.8%
$650-$799/wk
16.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Caveat Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.2%
Couple — children under 15
25.5%
Couple — no children under 15
21.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Caveat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.0% 4
Did not provide
92.0% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Caveat Children Ever Born

No children
63.6%
1 child
36.4%

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

Caveat When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4

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

Caveat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.0%
5–14 hours
38.0%
15–29 hours
18.0%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
18.0%

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

Caveat Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Caveat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Caveat Rent Prices & Affordability

4%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $50/wk
Rent-to-Income 3.6%

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

If you earn X in Caveat

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $50/wk
Left after rent $1,325/wk
Rent share 3.6%

Caveat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Caveat

What is the population of Caveat VIC?

The population of Caveat VIC is 59 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Caveat?

The median personal income in Caveat VIC is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Caveat?

Median rent in Caveat VIC is $50 per week ($217 per month).Rent represents 3.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Caveat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caveat VIC is $1,292. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Caveat?

The median age in Caveat VIC is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Caveat a good suburb to live in?

Caveat is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 59.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (3.6% 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: 20525. All dollar figures in AUD.