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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Childers Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$628/wk
$32,656 per year
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Median Rent
$130/wk
$563 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,967/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Childers Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (45) Female 47.7% (41)

Population Density

4.2
people per km²
91 people · 21.8 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,624
Family income/wk

Childers Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Childers Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
80.0% 20 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
20.0% 5 dwellings

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

Childers Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Childers Religion

No Religion
49.0%
Catholic
18.0%
Anglican
12.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.0%
Uniting Church
5.0%
Not stated
4.0%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
3.0%
Baptist
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Childers Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
9.9%

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

Childers Employment

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Employed full-time
39.5% 30 people
Employed part-time
19.7% 15 people
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Not in labour force
40.8% 31 people

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

Childers Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.9%
Certificate III/IV
22.2%
Postgraduate Degree
14.8%

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

Childers Occupation

Labourers
33.3%
Professionals
26.7%
Managers
20.0%
Clerical & Administrative
20.0%

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

Childers Field of Study

Engineering
66.7%
Management & Commerce
33.3%

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

Childers Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Childers Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$400-$499/wk
15.6%
$500-$649/wk
17.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$4,000+/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Childers Marital Status

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Married
44.2% 34
↔️
Separated
5.2% 4
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Divorced
11.7% 9
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Widowed
3.9% 3
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Never married
35.1% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Childers Ancestry

English
31.9%
Australian
31.0%
Scottish
12.1%
Irish
6.9%
German
5.2%
South African
5.2%
Other
4.3%
Italian
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Childers School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Childers Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.4% 13
No need for assistance
92.6% 163

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

Childers Volunteering

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Volunteer
11.7% 9
Not a volunteer
88.3% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Childers Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Childers How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.9%
Did not go to work
18.8%
Walked only
9.4%

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

Childers Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.5%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
12.5%

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

Childers Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.4%
3 bedrooms
65.6%
4 bedrooms
15.6%
5 bedrooms
9.4%

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

Childers Population Mobility

13.0%
moved in the last year
21.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Childers Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
176
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Childers Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
9
Lung condition
9
Arthritis
8
Asthma
7
Diabetes
5
Mental health
4

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

Childers Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
18.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.5%
$500-$649/wk
10.9%
$650-$799/wk
16.4%
$800-$999/wk
16.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Childers Family Structure

Couple — no children
49.1%
Couple — no children under 15
26.3%
Couple — children under 15
24.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Childers Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
5.1% 4
Did not provide
94.9% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Childers Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
2 children
28.6%
3 children
21.4%

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

Childers When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
3
2001–2010
5

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

Childers Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.0%
5–14 hours
24.7%
15–29 hours
21.0%
30+ hours
14.8%
Did not do domestic work
23.5%

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

Childers Household Size

1 person
34.1%
2 persons
31.8%
3 persons
13.6%
4 persons
20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Childers Where Residents Moved From

Same address
80
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from overseas
3

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

Childers Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Childers Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Assault
1
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Childers Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
avg ICSEA score
0
total students
Baringa School-Baringa Homestead Government
Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Childers Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,062/wk
Median Rent $130/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.2%

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

If you earn X in Childers

≈ $4,602/month
Median rent $130/wk
Left after rent $932/wk
Rent share 12.2%

Childers vs State & National Average

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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.