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Cornishtown VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cornishtown VIC is 94 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cornishtown is $752 per week ($39,104 per year). Median rent in Cornishtown is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Cornishtown has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Cornishtown has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cornishtown is $1,900.

There were 3 recorded offences in Cornishtown in 2024-24, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Cornishtown Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cornishtown Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$752/wk

$39,104 per year

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,900/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cornishtown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.1% (52) Female 42.9% (39)

Population Density

2.1

people per km²

94 people · 45.3 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Cornishtown Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cornishtown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.5% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.5% 10 dwellings

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

Cornishtown Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Cornishtown Religion

No Religion

36.1%

Catholic

29.9%

Not stated

18.6%

Anglican

11.3%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cornishtown Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Cornishtown Employment

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Employed full-time

47.1% 33 people

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Employed part-time

25.7% 18 people

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Not in labour force

27.1% 19 people

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

Cornishtown Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.4%

Bachelor Degree

35.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

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

Cornishtown Occupation

Managers

20.9%

Clerical & Administrative

20.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.3%

Labourers

14.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.6%

Community & Personal Service

9.3%

Professionals

7.0%

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

Cornishtown Field of Study

Engineering

28.0%

Management & Commerce

16.0%

Society & Culture

16.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

16.0%

Agriculture & Environment

12.0%

Health

12.0%

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

Cornishtown Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cornishtown Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

11.1%

$650-$799/wk

33.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

14.8%

$4,000+/wk

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cornishtown Marital Status

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Married

57.0% 49

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Separated

7.0% 6

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Divorced

11.6% 10

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Widowed

3.5% 3

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Never married

20.9% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cornishtown Ancestry

Australian

28.2%

English

26.5%

Scottish

14.5%

Irish

12.0%

German

6.8%

Italian

6.8%

Dutch

2.6%

Other

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cornishtown School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Cornishtown Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.1% 8

✅

No need for assistance

94.9% 148

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

Cornishtown Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

44.6% 33

—

Not a volunteer

55.4% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cornishtown Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

38.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cornishtown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.3%

Truck

9.5%

Did not go to work

7.1%

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

Cornishtown Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.1%

2 vehicles

45.7%

3 vehicles

17.1%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

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

Cornishtown Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.8%

3 bedrooms

35.3%

4 bedrooms

26.5%

5 bedrooms

26.5%

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

Cornishtown Population Mobility

15.1%

moved in the last year

22.0%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cornishtown Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

155

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cornishtown Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Cornishtown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.7%

$300-$399/wk

8.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

10.3%

$650-$799/wk

16.2%

$800-$999/wk

4.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cornishtown Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.6%

Couple — no children under 15

35.9%

Couple — children under 15

23.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cornishtown Military Service

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Previously served

4.2% 3

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Never served

95.8% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cornishtown Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

21.3% 17

—

Did not provide

78.8% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cornishtown Children Ever Born

2 children

38.5%

3 children

61.5%

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

Cornishtown When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Cornishtown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.4%

5–14 hours

29.9%

15–29 hours

10.4%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

26.0%

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

Cornishtown Household Size

1 person

36.7%

2 persons

33.3%

3 persons

20.0%

4 persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cornishtown Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

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

Cornishtown Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cornishtown Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 3 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2022

2024

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

Cornishtown Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,674/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.3%

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

If you earn X in Cornishtown

Your weekly income

≈ $7,254/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,384/wk

Rent share 17.3%

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Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $110/wk

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Income: $631/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $70/wk

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Income: $628/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $629/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $50/wk

Benalla

Income: $645/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $40/wk

Warracknabeal

Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $110/wk

Cornishtown vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Brewster

Pop: 47 Income: $949/wk Rent: $250/wk

Burnbank

Pop: 47 Income: $575/wk Rent: $165/wk

Duchembegarra

Pop: 47 Income: $866/wk

Eastern View

Pop: 47 Income: $1,124/wk

Fyans Creek

Pop: 47 Income: $725/wk Rent: $175/wk

Koo Wee Rup North

Pop: 47 Income: $725/wk Rent: $42/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cornishtown

What is the population of Cornishtown VIC?

The population of Cornishtown VIC is 94 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Cornishtown?

The median personal income in Cornishtown VIC is $752 per week, or $39,104 per year.The median household income is $1,674 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

How much is rent in Cornishtown?

Median rent in Cornishtown VIC is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cornishtown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cornishtown VIC is $1,900. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cornishtown?

The median age in Cornishtown VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cornishtown a good suburb to live in?

Cornishtown is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 94.The median income is $752/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% 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: 20643. All dollar figures in AUD.