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Dean VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dean VIC is 132 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dean is $700 per week ($36,400 per year). Median rent in Dean is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Dean has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Dean has a population density of 4.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dean is $1,463.

There were 10 recorded offences in Dean in 2025-25, a rate of 76 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).

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Dean Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dean Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$700/wk

$36,400 per year

#5484 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,463/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Dean Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (67) Female 50.0% (67)

Population Density

4.4

people per km²

132 people · 29.7 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,800

Family income/wk

Dean 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dean Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.5% 15 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.5% 22 dwellings

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

Dean Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Dean Religion

No Religion

54.5%

Catholic

23.9%

Anglican

6.0%

Not stated

5.2%

Uniting Church

4.5%

Pentecostal

3.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dean Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.9%

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

Dean Employment

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Employed full-time

37.2% 32 people

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Employed part-time

27.9% 24 people

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Not in labour force

34.9% 30 people

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

Dean Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.8%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.8%

Postgraduate Degree

12.5%

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

Dean Occupation

Professionals

34.1%

Managers

31.7%

Community & Personal Service

17.1%

Clerical & Administrative

9.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.3%

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

Dean Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

41.7%

Engineering

16.7%

Management & Commerce

16.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

12.5%

Health

12.5%

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

Dean Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dean Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

25.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.9%

$4,000+/wk

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dean Marital Status

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Married

52.5% 52

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Divorced

9.1% 9

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Never married

38.4% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dean Ancestry

English

33.1%

Australian

29.7%

Scottish

12.2%

Irish

11.0%

German

5.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Other

2.9%

Italian

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dean School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

30.8%

Primary — Catholic

23.1%

Primary — Government

19.2%

Secondary — Catholic

15.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.5%

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

Dean Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.7% 4

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No need for assistance

98.3% 234

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

Dean Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.0% 27

—

Not a volunteer

70.0% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dean Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dean How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

91.5%

Walked only

8.5%

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

Dean Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.1%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

30.6%

4+ vehicles

25.0%

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

Dean Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.4%

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

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

Dean Population Mobility

15.2%

moved in the last year

36.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dean Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

244

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dean Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

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

Dean Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

12.9%

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

20.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.0%

$3,500+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dean Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.0%

Couple — no children

24.8%

Couple — no children under 15

15.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

One parent — no children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dean Military Service

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Previously served

3.2% 3

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Never served

96.8% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dean Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.4% 8

—

Did not provide

90.6% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dean Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

1 child

14.3%

2 children

28.6%

3 children

32.1%

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

Dean Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

29.1%

15–29 hours

10.5%

30+ hours

22.1%

Did not do domestic work

18.6%

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

Dean Household Size

1 person

16.0%

2 persons

32.0%

3 persons

6.0%

4 persons

20.0%

5 persons

16.0%

6+ persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dean Where Residents Moved From

Same address

112

Moved from VIC

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

Dean Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dean Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 10 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Dean Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,449/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.9%

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

If you earn X in Dean

Your weekly income

≈ $6,279/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,189/wk

Rent share 17.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Strathmerton

Income: $662/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $50/wk

Churchill (Vic.)

Income: $577/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $30/wk

Swan Hill

Income: $754/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $25/wk

Katunga

Income: $736/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $20/wk

Long Gully

Income: $575/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $10/wk

California Gully

Income: $588/wk Rent: $251/wk Save: $9/wk

Redan

Income: $654/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $5/wk

Robinvale

Income: $615/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $40/wk

Dean vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Almurta

Pop: 66 Income: $575/wk Rent: $275/wk

East Wangaratta

Pop: 66 Income: $900/wk Rent: $231/wk

Genoa

Pop: 66 Income: $390/wk

Glenhope

Pop: 66 Income: $634/wk Rent: $162/wk

Leslie Manor

Pop: 66 Income: $916/wk Rent: $150/wk

Mitre

Pop: 66 Income: $725/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Dean

Dean vs Almurta →Dean vs East Wangaratta →Dean vs Genoa →Dean vs Glenhope →

Frequently Asked Questions About Dean

What is the population of Dean VIC?

The population of Dean VIC is 132 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.4 people per km².Dean is ranked #8,121 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dean?

The median personal income in Dean VIC is $700 per week, or $36,400 per year.The median household income is $1,449 per week.Family income is $1,800 per week.Dean is ranked #5,484 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dean?

Median rent in Dean VIC is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dean ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dean?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dean VIC is $1,463. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dean?

The median age in Dean VIC is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dean a good suburb to live in?

Dean is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 132.The median income is $700/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% 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: 20722. All dollar figures in AUD.