Cherokee VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cherokee VIC is 68 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cherokee is $1,249 per week ($64,948 per year). Median rent in Cherokee is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Cherokee has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Cherokee has a population density of 6.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cherokee is $2,722.

There were 5 recorded offences in Cherokee in 2023-23, a rate of 74 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Cherokee Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cherokee Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,249/wk
$64,948 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,722/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 1 per bedroom

Cherokee Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.1% (39) Female 40.9% (27)

Population Density

6.3
people per km²
68 people · 10.8 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$3,750
Family income/wk

Cherokee Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cherokee Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
36.8% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
63.2% 12 dwellings

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

Cherokee Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cherokee Religion

Catholic
33.3%
No Religion
33.3%
Not stated
26.7%
Anglican
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cherokee Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
84.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.6%

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

Cherokee Languages Spoken at Home

French
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Cherokee Employment

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Employed full-time
32.0% 16 people
Employed part-time
38.0% 19 people
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Not in labour force
30.0% 15 people

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

Cherokee Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
45.5%
Postgraduate Degree
18.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.2%
Certificate III/IV
18.2%

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

Cherokee Occupation

Managers
37.0%
Professionals
37.0%
Labourers
14.8%
Community & Personal Service
11.1%

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

Cherokee Field of Study

Management & Commerce
37.0%
Society & Culture
33.3%
Architecture & Building
18.5%
Education
11.1%

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

Cherokee Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cherokee Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
31.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
25.0%
$4,000+/wk
43.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cherokee Marital Status

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Married
57.9% 33
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Divorced
7.0% 4
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Never married
35.1% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cherokee Ancestry

English
26.1%
Australian
21.6%
Irish
19.3%
Scottish
15.9%
Other
6.8%
Dutch
5.7%
French
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cherokee School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
57.1%
Secondary — Government
42.9%

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

Cherokee Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 98

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

Cherokee Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.2% 7
Not a volunteer
84.8% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cherokee Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cherokee How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.3%
Did not go to work
16.7%

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

Cherokee Car Ownership

2 vehicles
69.2%
3 vehicles
30.8%

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

Cherokee Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
30.0%
3 bedrooms
30.0%
4 bedrooms
25.0%
5 bedrooms
15.0%

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

Cherokee Population Mobility

7.3%
moved in the last year
37.3%
moved in the last 5 years
59.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cherokee Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
98
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cherokee Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
8
Asthma
5

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

Cherokee Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
8.3%
$500-$649/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
19.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
16.7%
$3,500+/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cherokee Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.8%
Couple — no children
37.5%
Couple — no children under 15
10.4%
One parent — no children under 15
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cherokee Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 7
Did not provide
85.7% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cherokee Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
2 children
30.0%
3 children
40.0%

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

Cherokee When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3
1991–2000
5

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

Cherokee Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5–14 hours
29.3%
15–29 hours
15.5%
30+ hours
17.2%
Did not do domestic work
19.0%

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

Cherokee Household Size

2 persons
61.1%
3 persons
16.7%
6+ persons
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cherokee Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cherokee Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-23 — 5 total

Theft
3
Break & Enter
1
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023

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

Cherokee Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $3,624/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.3%

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

If you earn X in Cherokee

≈ $15,704/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $3,324/wk
Rent share 8.3%

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Cherokee vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cherokee

What is the population of Cherokee VIC?

The population of Cherokee VIC is 68 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Cherokee?

The median personal income in Cherokee VIC is $1,249 per week, or $64,948 per year.The median household income is $3,624 per week.Family income is $3,750 per week.

How much is rent in Cherokee?

Median rent in Cherokee VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 8.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cherokee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cherokee VIC is $2,722. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cherokee?

The median age in Cherokee VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cherokee a good suburb to live in?

Cherokee is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 68.The median income is $1,249/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.3% 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: 20541. All dollar figures in AUD.