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Devenish VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Devenish VIC is 208 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Devenish is $487 per week ($25,324 per year). Median rent in Devenish is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Devenish has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Devenish has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Devenish is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Devenish is $820.

There were 7 recorded offences in Devenish in 2025-25, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (4 offences).

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Devenish Population

residents (Census 2021)

Devenish Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$487/wk

$25,324 per year

#8351 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$245/wk

$1,062 per month

#6551 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$820/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Devenish Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (107) Female 48.6% (101)

Population Density

2.1

people per km²

208 people · 97.3 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,406

Family income/wk

Devenish Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Devenish Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.6% 48 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.4% 19 dwellings

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

Devenish Country of Birth

Australia

91.2%

England

8.8%

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

Devenish Religion

No Religion

39.0%

Not stated

14.9%

Anglican

14.9%

Catholic

12.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.2%

Othr Protestnt

5.1%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Devenish Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.0%

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

Devenish Employment

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Employed full-time

28.9% 41 people

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Employed part-time

20.4% 29 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 3 people

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Not in labour force

48.6% 69 people

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

Devenish Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Bachelor Degree

14.3%

Postgraduate Degree

9.5%

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

Devenish Occupation

Managers

28.6%

Clerical & Administrative

18.4%

Labourers

14.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.2%

Community & Personal Service

10.2%

Professionals

10.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.1%

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

Devenish Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.8%

Engineering

24.4%

Agriculture & Environment

14.6%

Health

9.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

9.8%

Education

7.3%

Society & Culture

7.3%

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

Devenish Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Devenish Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

9.0%

$400-$499/wk

11.9%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

17.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$4,000+/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Devenish Marital Status

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Married

54.0% 95

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Separated

4.5% 8

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Divorced

11.9% 21

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Widowed

4.5% 8

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Never married

25.0% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Devenish Ancestry

English

39.1%

Australian

21.9%

Scottish

13.1%

Irish

9.1%

German

3.6%

Other

2.6%

French

2.2%

Dutch

1.8%

Filipino

1.8%

Welsh

1.8%

Chinese

1.5%

Italian

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Devenish School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

47.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

29.4%

Secondary — Government

23.5%

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

Devenish Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.7% 23

✅

No need for assistance

93.3% 322

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

Devenish Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

28.6% 42

—

Not a volunteer

71.4% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Devenish Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

42.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Devenish How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.5%

Did not go to work

13.7%

Walked only

5.9%

Other

5.9%

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

Devenish Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

36.8%

3 vehicles

25.0%

4+ vehicles

13.2%

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

Devenish Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

17.8%

3 bedrooms

63.0%

4 bedrooms

19.2%

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

Devenish Population Mobility

5.1%

moved in the last year

29.0%

moved in the last 5 years

8.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Devenish Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

362

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Devenish Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Devenish Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.2%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

14.2%

$300-$399/wk

12.4%

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Devenish Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.9%

Couple — children under 15

29.4%

Couple — no children under 15

24.8%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Devenish Military Service

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Previously served

2.0% 3

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Never served

98.0% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Devenish Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.2% 30

—

Did not provide

80.8% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Devenish Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

1 child

7.7%

2 children

43.6%

3 children

7.7%

4 children

7.7%

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

Devenish When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Devenish Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.9%

5–14 hours

30.5%

15–29 hours

17.5%

30+ hours

19.5%

Did not do domestic work

15.6%

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

Devenish Household Size

1 person

30.9%

2 persons

42.0%

3 persons

14.8%

4 persons

4.9%

6+ persons

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Devenish Where Residents Moved From

Same address

167

Moved from VIC

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

Devenish Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.9%

Step family — no other children

26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Devenish Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Justice Procedures

Assault

Theft

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Devenish Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Devenish Primary School Government

Primary

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

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Devenish Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $974/wk

Median Rent $245/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Devenish

Your weekly income

≈ $4,221/month

Median rent $245/wk

Left after rent $729/wk

Rent share 25.2%

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Koondrook

Income: $538/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $45/wk

Orbost

Income: $489/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $55/wk

Rochester (Vic.)

Income: $583/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $25/wk

Yarram

Income: $523/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $20/wk

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $105/wk

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $75/wk

St Arnaud

Income: $560/wk Rent: $188/wk Save: $57/wk

Rushworth

Income: $486/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $55/wk

Devenish vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bulart

Pop: 104 Income: $1,028/wk Rent: $250/wk

Cobaw

Pop: 104 Income: $885/wk Rent: $568/wk

Condah

Pop: 104 Income: $900/wk Rent: $206/wk

Flaggy Creek

Pop: 104 Income: $541/wk Rent: $200/wk

Wattle Flat (Vic.)

Pop: 104 Income: $822/wk

Yabba North

Pop: 104 Income: $481/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Devenish

What is the population of Devenish VIC?

The population of Devenish VIC is 208 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².Devenish is ranked #6,857 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Devenish?

The median personal income in Devenish VIC is $487 per week, or $25,324 per year.The median household income is $974 per week.Family income is $1,406 per week.Devenish is ranked #8,351 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Devenish?

Median rent in Devenish VIC is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 25.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Devenish ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Devenish?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Devenish VIC is $820. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Devenish?

The median age in Devenish VIC is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Devenish a good suburb to live in?

Devenish is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 208.The median income is $487/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.2% 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: 20746. All dollar figures in AUD.