Chocolyn VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Chocolyn VIC is 61 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chocolyn is $596 per week ($30,992 per year). Median rent in Chocolyn is $200 per week ($867 per month). Chocolyn has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Chocolyn has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chocolyn is $1,142.

There were 4 recorded offences in Chocolyn in 2025-25, a rate of 66 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Chocolyn Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Chocolyn Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$596/wk
$30,992 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,142/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Chocolyn Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.3% (29) Female 54.7% (35)

Population Density

3.3
people per km²
61 people · 18.6 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

Chocolyn Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Chocolyn Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
45.8% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
54.2% 13 dwellings

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

Chocolyn Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Chocolyn Religion

No Religion
36.7%
Catholic
35.0%
Anglican
8.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.7%
Uniting Church
6.7%
Not stated
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chocolyn Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
29.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
9.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.3%

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

Chocolyn Employment

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Employed full-time
41.5% 22 people
Employed part-time
17.0% 9 people
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Not in labour force
41.5% 22 people

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

Chocolyn Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
69.2%
Bachelor Degree
30.8%

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

Chocolyn Occupation

Managers
41.2%
Community & Personal Service
35.3%
Professionals
23.5%

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

Chocolyn Field of Study

Education
30.8%
Agriculture & Environment
23.1%
Health
23.1%
Society & Culture
23.1%

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

Chocolyn Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chocolyn Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
16.7%
$500-$649/wk
20.8%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chocolyn Marital Status

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Married
45.5% 25
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Divorced
18.2% 10
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Widowed
7.3% 4
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Never married
29.1% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chocolyn Ancestry

English
33.3%
Australian
27.8%
Irish
18.9%
Scottish
10.0%
Italian
5.6%
Other
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chocolyn School & University Attendance

Pre-school
55.6%
Vocational Education
44.4%

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

Chocolyn Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 124

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

Chocolyn Volunteering

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Volunteer
36.4% 20
Not a volunteer
63.6% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chocolyn Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Chocolyn How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.4%
Walked only
18.5%
Did not go to work
11.1%

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

Chocolyn Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
47.1%
3 vehicles
14.7%
4+ vehicles
14.7%

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

Chocolyn Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.0%
3 bedrooms
56.0%
4 bedrooms
32.0%

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

Chocolyn Population Mobility

18.5%
moved in the last year
35.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chocolyn Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
123
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chocolyn Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3
Diabetes
3

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

Chocolyn Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
22.5%
$150-$299/wk
15.0%
$300-$399/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
17.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chocolyn Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.3%
Couple — children under 15
39.0%
Couple — no children under 15
14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chocolyn Military Service

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Previously served
5.5% 3
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Never served
94.5% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Chocolyn Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.8% 9
Did not provide
84.2% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chocolyn Children Ever Born

No children
63.6%
2 children
36.4%

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

Chocolyn When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3

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

Chocolyn Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.5%
5–14 hours
31.5%
15–29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
25.9%

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

Chocolyn Household Size

1 person
38.5%
2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chocolyn Where Residents Moved From

Same address
53
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from VIC
4

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

Chocolyn Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Chocolyn Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Assault
1
Property Damage
1
Theft
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2019
2020
2021
2023
2025

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

Chocolyn Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Chocolyn

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $700/wk
Rent share 22.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Chocolyn vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolyn

What is the population of Chocolyn VIC?

The population of Chocolyn VIC is 61 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Chocolyn?

The median personal income in Chocolyn VIC is $596 per week, or $30,992 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in Chocolyn?

Median rent in Chocolyn VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Chocolyn?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chocolyn VIC is $1,142. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chocolyn?

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

Is Chocolyn a good suburb to live in?

Chocolyn is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 61.The median income is $596/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 20558. All dollar figures in AUD.