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Childers VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Childers, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Childers VIC is 91 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Childers is $628 per week ($32,656 per year). Median rent in Childers is $130 per week ($563 per month). Childers has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Childers has a population density of 4.2 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Childers is $1,967.
There were 3 recorded offences in Childers in 2025-25, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).
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Childers Population
Childers Median Income & Rent
Childers Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Childers Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Childers Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Childers Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Childers Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Childers Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Childers Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Childers Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Childers Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Childers Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Childers Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Childers Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Childers Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Childers Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Childers School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Childers Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Childers Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Childers Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Childers How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Childers Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Childers Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Childers Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Childers Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Childers Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Childers Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Childers Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Childers Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Childers Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Childers When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Childers Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Childers Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Childers Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Childers Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Childers Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Childers Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Childers
What is the population of Childers VIC?
The population of Childers VIC is 91 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.2 people per km².
What is the median income in Childers?
The median personal income in Childers VIC is $628 per week, or $32,656 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.
How much is rent in Childers?
Median rent in Childers VIC is $130 per week ($563 per month).Rent represents 12.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Childers?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Childers VIC is $1,967. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Childers?
The median age in Childers VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Childers a good suburb to live in?
Childers is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 91.The median income is $628/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.2% 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: 20549. All dollar figures in AUD.