Delegate River VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Delegate River VIC is 41 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Delegate River is $387 per week ($20,124 per year). Delegate River has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Delegate River has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (68% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Delegate River is $1,625.

There were 1 recorded offences in Delegate River in 2025-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Delegate River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Delegate River Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$387/wk
$20,124 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
👤
Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg household size: 4 · 1.1 per bedroom

Delegate River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.5% (24) Female 41.5% (17)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
41 people · 86.9 km²

Households

4
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Delegate River Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
35-39
40-44
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Delegate River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
44.4% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
55.6% 5 dwellings

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

Delegate River Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Delegate River Religion

No Religion
67.6%
Anglican
23.5%
Catholic
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Delegate River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
40.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.5%

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

Delegate River Employment

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Employed full-time
28.6% 10 people
Employed part-time
14.3% 5 people
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Unemployed
14.3% 5 people
🏠
Not in labour force
42.9% 15 people

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

Delegate River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Delegate River Occupation

Sales Workers
100.0%

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

Delegate River Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
57.1%
Engineering
42.9%

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

Delegate River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Delegate River Marital Status

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Married
20.0% 5
👤
Never married
80.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Delegate River Ancestry

Australian
39.6%
English
35.4%
German
10.4%
Dutch
8.3%
Scottish
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Delegate River School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Delegate River Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
11.3% 8
No need for assistance
88.7% 63

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

Delegate River Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.3% 9
Not a volunteer
72.7% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Delegate River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Delegate River Car Ownership

3 vehicles
62.5%
4+ vehicles
37.5%

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

Delegate River Number of Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Delegate River Population Mobility

14.3%
moved in the last year
30.8%
moved in the last 5 years
21.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Delegate River Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
69
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Delegate River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Arthritis
3
Lung condition
3

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

Delegate River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
27.3%
$150-$299/wk
27.3%
$300-$399/wk
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Delegate River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
54.8%
Couple — no children under 15
32.3%
Couple — no children
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Delegate River Military Service

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Previously served
17.2% 5
👤
Never served
82.8% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Delegate River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.3% 4
Did not provide
86.7% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Delegate River Children Ever Born

No children
42.9%
4 children
57.1%

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

Delegate River When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5

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

Delegate River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
33.3%
5–14 hours
27.8%
15–29 hours
16.7%
30+ hours
22.2%

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

Delegate River Household Size

6+ persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Delegate River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Delegate River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Delegate River Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,874/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Delegate River

≈ $8,121/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,874/wk
Rent share

Delegate River vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Delegate River

What is the population of Delegate River VIC?

The population of Delegate River VIC is 41 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Delegate River?

The median personal income in Delegate River VIC is $387 per week, or $20,124 per year.The median household income is $1,874 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Delegate River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Delegate River VIC is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Delegate River?

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

Is Delegate River a good suburb to live in?

Delegate River is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 41.The median income is $387/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 20734. All dollar figures in AUD.