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Coldstream VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Coldstream VIC is 2,199 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coldstream is $827 per week ($43,004 per year). Median rent in Coldstream is $371 per week ($1,608 per month). Coldstream has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Coldstream has a population density of 39.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Coldstream is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coldstream is $1,809.

There were 131 recorded offences in Coldstream in 2025-25, a rate of 60 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (34 offences).

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Coldstream Population

residents (Census 2021)

Coldstream Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$827/wk

$43,004 per year

#3143 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$371/wk

$1,608 per month

#2707 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,809/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Coldstream Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (1,131) Female 48.7% (1,075)

Population Density

39.5

people per km²

2,199 people · 55.6 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,140

Family income/wk

Coldstream Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Coldstream Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.0% 259 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.0% 373 dwellings

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

Coldstream Country of Birth

Australia

94.5%

England

4.9%

Germany

0.6%

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

Coldstream Religion

No Religion

56.3%

Catholic

17.3%

Anglican

9.1%

Not stated

7.0%

Christian (other)

4.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Baptist

2.0%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coldstream Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.4%

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

Coldstream Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

33.3%

Other

23.8%

German

21.4%

French

7.1%

Greek

7.1%

Polish

7.1%

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

Coldstream Employment

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Employed full-time

43.3% 688 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.4% 372 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 26 people

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Not in labour force

31.7% 504 people

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

Coldstream Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.6%

Bachelor Degree

18.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.2%

Postgraduate Degree

4.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.4%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

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

Coldstream Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.4%

Professionals

16.7%

Managers

15.6%

Clerical & Administrative

10.5%

Community & Personal Service

9.4%

Sales Workers

7.0%

Labourers

7.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.4%

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

Coldstream Field of Study

Engineering

20.9%

Architecture & Building

16.5%

Management & Commerce

16.0%

Society & Culture

10.3%

Health

9.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Education

6.7%

Agriculture & Environment

5.4%

Creative Arts

3.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.2%

Information Technology

1.2%

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

Coldstream Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coldstream Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

1.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coldstream Marital Status

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Married

48.8% 856

↔️

Separated

3.3% 58

📋

Divorced

7.5% 132

🕊️

Widowed

3.9% 68

👤

Never married

36.5% 641

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coldstream Ancestry

English

33.6%

Australian

31.8%

Scottish

8.0%

Irish

7.7%

Italian

4.8%

Other

3.8%

Dutch

3.7%

German

3.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Greek

0.7%

French

0.7%

Polish

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coldstream School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.2%

Secondary — Government

19.6%

Pre-school

14.5%

Vocational Education

10.6%

Secondary — Catholic

6.5%

Primary — Catholic

5.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.5%

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

Coldstream Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.9% 204

✅

No need for assistance

95.1% 3,996

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

Coldstream Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.2% 272

—

Not a volunteer

83.8% 1,404

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coldstream Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.9%

$300-$449/mo

2.0%

$450-$599/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

5.2%

$800-$999/mo

6.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Coldstream How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.6%

Did not go to work

14.4%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Walked only

2.8%

Truck

1.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Other

0.4%

Train

0.3%

Bus

0.3%

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

Coldstream Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.8%

1 vehicle

22.3%

2 vehicles

37.9%

3 vehicles

21.5%

4+ vehicles

16.4%

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

Coldstream Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.3%

2 bedrooms

5.3%

3 bedrooms

54.7%

4 bedrooms

29.4%

5 bedrooms

6.8%

6+ bedrooms

2.4%

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

Coldstream Population Mobility

7.5%

moved in the last year

24.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coldstream Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

4,138

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coldstream Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

204

Asthma

124

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Coldstream Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coldstream Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.4%

Couple — no children

26.8%

Couple — no children under 15

19.3%

One parent — no children under 15

7.0%

One parent — children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coldstream Military Service

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Previously served

1.5% 25

👤

Never served

98.5% 1,654

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Coldstream Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.5% 275

—

Did not provide

83.5% 1,395

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coldstream Children Ever Born

No children

27.1%

1 child

9.9%

2 children

34.3%

3 children

22.5%

4 children

5.9%

5+ children

0.4%

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

Coldstream When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

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

Coldstream Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.2%

5–14 hours

29.6%

15–29 hours

15.3%

30+ hours

9.7%

Did not do domestic work

23.2%

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

Coldstream Household Size

1 person

17.4%

2 persons

35.9%

3 persons

15.6%

4 persons

18.9%

5 persons

8.7%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coldstream Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,906

Moved from VIC

117

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

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

Coldstream Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.2%

Blended family — no other children

7.1%

Step family — no other children

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coldstream Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 131 total

Justice Procedures

Assault

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Fraud

Drug Offences

Robbery

Weapons

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Coldstream Schools

schools nearby

government

1018

avg ICSEA score

105

total students

Yering Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 20 students

1039

ICSEA

Coldstream Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 85 students

997

ICSEA

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

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Coldstream Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,913/wk

Median Rent $371/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.4%

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

If you earn X in Coldstream

Your weekly income

≈ $8,290/month

Median rent $371/wk

Left after rent $1,542/wk

Rent share 19.4%

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Coldstream vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Koondrook

Pop: 1,101 Income: $538/wk Rent: $200/wk

Coronet Bay

Pop: 1,108 Income: $542/wk Rent: $281/wk

Puckapunyal

Pop: 1,108 Income: $1,300/wk Rent: $265/wk

Cape Paterson

Pop: 1,111 Income: $656/wk Rent: $300/wk

Avenel

Pop: 1,112 Income: $749/wk Rent: $300/wk

Glengarry (Vic.)

Pop: 1,113 Income: $845/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coldstream

What is the population of Coldstream VIC?

The population of Coldstream VIC is 2,199 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 39.5 people per km².Coldstream is ranked #2,893 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coldstream?

The median personal income in Coldstream VIC is $827 per week, or $43,004 per year.The median household income is $1,913 per week.Family income is $2,140 per week.Coldstream is ranked #3,143 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coldstream?

Median rent in Coldstream VIC is $371 per week ($1,608 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Coldstream ranks #2,707 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coldstream?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coldstream VIC is $1,809. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coldstream?

The median age in Coldstream VIC is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coldstream a good suburb to live in?

Coldstream is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,199.The median income is $827/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20613. All dollar figures in AUD.