Costerfield VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Costerfield VIC is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Costerfield is $492 per week ($25,584 per year). Median rent in Costerfield is $50 per week ($217 per month). Costerfield has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Costerfield has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Costerfield is England. The most common religion is No Religion (71% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Costerfield is $1,050.

There were 2 recorded offences in Costerfield in 2025-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Costerfield Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Costerfield Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$492/wk
$25,584 per year
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Median Rent
$50/wk
$217 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,050/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Costerfield Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (39) Female 48.0% (36)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
70 people · 44.6 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,312
Family income/wk

Costerfield Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Costerfield Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.8% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
24.2% 8 dwellings

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

Costerfield Country of Birth

Australia
91.4%
England
8.6%

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

Costerfield Religion

No Religion
70.8%
Catholic
21.5%
Anglican
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Costerfield Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
21.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.5%

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

Costerfield Languages Spoken at Home

Italian
100.0%

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

Costerfield Employment

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Employed full-time
25.0% 14 people
Employed part-time
14.3% 8 people
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Not in labour force
60.7% 34 people

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

Costerfield Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
48.1%
Certificate III/IV
40.7%
Postgraduate Degree
11.1%

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

Costerfield Occupation

Managers
36.4%
Professionals
36.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
27.3%

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

Costerfield Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Health
50.0%

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

Costerfield Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Costerfield Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
9.7%
$400-$499/wk
35.5%
$500-$649/wk
19.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Costerfield Marital Status

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Married
40.9% 27
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Separated
7.6% 5
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Divorced
18.2% 12
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Widowed
9.1% 6
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Never married
24.2% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Costerfield Ancestry

English
33.8%
Australian
31.3%
Irish
16.3%
Polish
6.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.0%
German
3.8%
Scottish
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Costerfield School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.1%
Secondary — Government
42.9%

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

Costerfield Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.8% 11
No need for assistance
92.2% 130

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

Costerfield Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.0% 12
Not a volunteer
80.0% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Costerfield Monthly Mortgage Repayments

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Costerfield How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Costerfield Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.8%
2 vehicles
52.8%
3 vehicles
19.4%

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

Costerfield Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
23.7%
3 bedrooms
44.7%
4 bedrooms
31.6%

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

Costerfield Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
40.9%
moved in the last 5 years
7.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
44.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Costerfield Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
135
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Costerfield Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Arthritis
6
Heart disease
5
Diabetes
4
Asthma
3

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

Costerfield Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$400-$499/wk
26.7%
$500-$649/wk
11.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Costerfield Family Structure

Couple — no children
34.7%
Couple — children under 15
34.7%
Couple — no children under 15
20.4%
One parent — children under 15
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Costerfield Military Service

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Previously served
4.8% 3
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Never served
95.2% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Costerfield Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.3% 11
Did not provide
80.7% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Costerfield Children Ever Born

1 child
55.6%
3 children
44.4%

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

Costerfield When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
5
1981–1990
3

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

Costerfield Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.2%
5–14 hours
28.8%
15–29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
25.4%
Did not do domestic work
22.0%

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

Costerfield Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
35.3%
3 persons
14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Costerfield Family Blending

Step family — no other children
46.2%
Intact family — no other children
30.8%
Blended family — no other children
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Costerfield Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2024
2025

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

Costerfield Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $849/wk
Median Rent $50/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.9%

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

If you earn X in Costerfield

≈ $3,679/month
Median rent $50/wk
Left after rent $799/wk
Rent share 5.9%

Costerfield vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Costerfield

What is the population of Costerfield VIC?

The population of Costerfield VIC is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Costerfield?

The median personal income in Costerfield VIC is $492 per week, or $25,584 per year.The median household income is $849 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.

How much is rent in Costerfield?

Median rent in Costerfield VIC is $50 per week ($217 per month).Rent represents 5.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Costerfield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Costerfield VIC is $1,050. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Costerfield?

The median age in Costerfield VIC is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Costerfield a good suburb to live in?

Costerfield is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 70.The median income is $492/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.9% 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: 20652. All dollar figures in AUD.