Deanside, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Deanside VIC is 654 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Deanside is $982 per week ($51,064 per year). Median rent in Deanside is $401 per week ($1,738 per month). Deanside has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Deanside has a population density of 64 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Deanside is India. The most common religion is Catholic (31.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Deanside is $2,211.

There were 332 recorded offences in Deanside in 2025-25, a rate of 508 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (124 offences).

Population
654
Census 2021
Median income
$982/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$401/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
29years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Deanside vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Deanside is $982 a week, 28% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 150th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $401 a week, $85 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 18.1% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 29, 14 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDeansideTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$982/wk$767/wk +28%$766/wk
Household income$2,210/wk$1,687/wk +31%$1,637/wk
Rent$401/wk$316/wk +27%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,211/mo$1,723/mo +28%$1,733/mo
Median age2943 −14 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.1%19.1% −0.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Deanside, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Deanside Population

654 residents at the 2021 Census.

Deanside Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$982/wk
$51,064 per year
Ranked 1,327 of 14,663
Median Rent
$401/wk
$1,738 per month
Ranked 1,844 of 14,663
Median Age
29years
9 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,211/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Deanside Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,210/wk
Median rent $401/wk
Rent to income 18.1%

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

Median rent in Deanside against your income

About $9,577 a month
Median rent $401/wk
Left after rent $1,809/wk
Rent share 18.1%

Deanside Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
1031
avg ICSEA score
2,267
total students
Deanside Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 590 students
1044
ICSEA
Springside West Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,677 students
1017
ICSEA
New Catholic Primary School Mt Atkinson Catholic
Primary

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

All schools near Deanside, with a map

Deanside Map

Deanside, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Deanside, Victoria: 37.7348°S, 144.6991°E

Deanside Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Deanside

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (315) Female 52.1% (343)

Population Density

64
people per km²
654 people · 10.2 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,330
Family income/wk

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
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
12.7%
Philippines
6.4%
Iraq
2.9%
New Zealand
2.8%
Malta
1.8%
Sri Lanka
1.7%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
9.6%
Tagalog
4.6%
Vietnamese
4.1%
Hindi
3.8%
Arabic
2.4%
Filipino
2.3%
Croatian
2.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Indian
14.4%
Australian
12.5%
Filipino
9.6%
English
8.6%
Maltese
6.6%
Italian
6.3%
Vietnamese
4.9%
Croatian
4.0%
Chinese
3.4%
Macedonian
3.4%
German
2.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
31.2%
No religion
13.1%
Hinduism
11.2%
Other religions
7.8%
Sikhism
7.6%
Islam
7.5%
Buddhism
4.4%
Christian (other)
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.7% 247
Separated
4.6% 22
Divorced
5.0% 24
Widowed
2.1% 10
Never married
36.6% 175

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
56.8%
Couple: no children
15.5%
Couple: no children under 15
13.3%
One parent: children under 15
9.6%
One parent: no children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
15.4%
2 persons
25.0%
3 persons
20.2%
4 persons
20.2%
5 persons
15.9%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Deanside

Housing Tenure

Of the 202 occupied private dwellings in Deanside at the 2021 Census, 24.3% were rented, 13.4% owned outright and 61.4% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
13.4% 27 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
61.4% 124 dwellings
Rented
24.3% 49 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
34.8%
4 bedrooms
55.9%
5 bedrooms
9.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
35.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
28.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
16.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.4%
1 vehicle
22.1%
2 vehicles
52.4%
3 vehicles
18.8%
4+ vehicles
3.4%

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

Work, income and education in Deanside

Employment

Employed full-time
49.9% 223 people
Employed part-time
21.9% 98 people
Unemployed
3.4% 15 people
Not in labour force
24.8% 111 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
31.1%
Clerical & Administrative
19.1%
Managers
12.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.2%
Community & Personal Service
9.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.9%
Sales Workers
5.0%
Labourers
3.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
1.5%
$650-$799/wk
3.9%
$800-$999/wk
3.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
19.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.9%
$4,000+/wk
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
4.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
1.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
3.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.7%
$3,500+/wk
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.3%
Did not go to work
18.5%
Car (passenger)
5.5%
Bus
2.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
2.0%
Truck
1.2%
Walked only
1.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
83.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
42.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.9%
Certificate III/IV
19.9%
Postgraduate Degree
15.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.6%
Engineering
15.9%
Society & Culture
14.2%
Health
11.2%
Information Technology
8.6%
Education
7.3%
Architecture & Building
6.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.2%
Creative Arts
4.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.6%
Secondary: Government
21.3%
Primary: Catholic
20.0%
Pre-school
6.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.0%
Secondary: Catholic
4.4%
Vocational Education
4.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.5%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.9%
Has need for assistance
3.2%
Need for assistance not stated
3.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
34
Asthma
22
Diabetes
17
Arthritis
8
Heart disease
6
Cancer
6
Kidney disease
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 52
Did not provide
88.9% 417

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
7.5% 35
Not a volunteer
92.5% 433

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.3% 6
Never served
98.7% 462

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
40.9%
1 child
11.4%
2 children
25.3%
3 children
20.3%
4 children
2.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1961: 1970
10
1971: 1980
14
1981: 1990
16
1991: 2000
36
2001: 2010
84
2011: 2015
67
2016
19
2017
12
2018
12
2019
31
2020
8

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

Population Mobility

79.2%
moved in the last year
89.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
73.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Moved from VIC
437
Same address
131
Moved: same area (SA2)
52
Moved from NSW
7
Moved from QLD
4
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.1%
5: 14 hours
26.3%
15: 29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
6.7%
Did not do domestic work
38.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.7%
Step family: no other children
12.2%
Blended family: no other children
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Deanside Crime Statistics

332 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
124
Break & Enter
53
Assault
49
Justice Procedures
47
Drug Offences
21
Property Damage
20
Weapons
9
Public Order
4
Fraud
3
Robbery
2

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Deanside

The closest suburb to Deanside is Caroline Springs, 3.4 km away.

Caroline Springs
3.4 km away · income $823/wk · rent $400/wk
Aintree
3.6 km away · income $980/wk · rent $420/wk
Rockbank
4.0 km away · income $896/wk · rent $360/wk
Burnside (Vic.)
5.0 km away · income $676/wk · rent $400/wk
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5.0 km away · income $803/wk · rent $411/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deanside

What is the population of Deanside VIC?

The population of Deanside VIC is 654 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 64 people per km². Deanside is ranked #4,614 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Deanside?

The median personal income in Deanside VIC is $982 per week, or $51,064 per year. The median household income is $2,210 per week. Family income is $2,330 per week. Deanside is ranked #1,327 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Deanside?

Median rent in Deanside VIC is $401 per week ($1,738 per month). Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Deanside ranks #1,844 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Deanside?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Deanside VIC is $2,211. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Deanside?

The median age in Deanside VIC is 29 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Deanside a good suburb to live in?

Deanside is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 654. The median income is $982/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% 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: 20724. All dollar figures in AUD.