Dewhurst VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dewhurst VIC is 151 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dewhurst is $771 per week ($40,092 per year). Median rent in Dewhurst is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Dewhurst has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Dewhurst has a population density of 22.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dewhurst is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dewhurst is $2,150.

There were 4 recorded offences in Dewhurst in 2025-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (2 offences).

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Dewhurst Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dewhurst Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$771/wk
$40,092 per year
#4115 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,150/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Dewhurst Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (72) Female 52.3% (79)

Population Density

22.3
people per km²
151 people · 6.8 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
Family income/wk

Dewhurst 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 & Locality (SAL)

Dewhurst Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
59.1% 26 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.9% 18 dwellings

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

Dewhurst Country of Birth

Australia
95.0%
England
5.0%

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

Dewhurst Religion

No Religion
36.9%
Catholic
20.6%
Anglican
15.0%
Not stated
13.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.5%
Uniting Church
5.0%
Eastern Orthodox
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dewhurst Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.2%

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

Dewhurst Languages Spoken at Home

Italian
100.0%

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

Dewhurst Employment

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Employed full-time
38.1% 43 people
Employed part-time
27.4% 31 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.7% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
31.9% 36 people

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

Dewhurst Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
35.5%
Bachelor Degree
30.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.9%
Postgraduate Degree
5.3%

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

Dewhurst Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
26.5%
Managers
20.4%
Professionals
20.4%
Community & Personal Service
14.3%
Clerical & Administrative
10.2%
Labourers
8.2%

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

Dewhurst Field of Study

Engineering
28.0%
Society & Culture
16.0%
Management & Commerce
14.0%
Architecture & Building
14.0%
Health
12.0%
Agriculture & Environment
10.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.0%

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

Dewhurst Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dewhurst Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.8%
$4,000+/wk
21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dewhurst Marital Status

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Married
58.3% 74
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Divorced
8.7% 11
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Widowed
8.7% 11
👤
Never married
24.4% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dewhurst Ancestry

Australian
34.9%
English
32.3%
Irish
10.4%
Scottish
7.3%
Other
4.7%
German
3.6%
Dutch
2.1%
Greek
1.6%
Italian
1.6%
Polish
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dewhurst School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
39.1%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
34.8%
Pre-school
13.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
13.0%

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

Dewhurst Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.4% 6
No need for assistance
97.6% 247

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

Dewhurst Volunteering

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Volunteer
9.7% 11
Not a volunteer
90.3% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dewhurst Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
31.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dewhurst How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.6%
Other
11.9%
Did not go to work
9.5%

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

Dewhurst Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.9%
2 vehicles
26.8%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
30.4%

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

Dewhurst Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
6.4%
3 bedrooms
27.7%
4 bedrooms
48.9%
5 bedrooms
10.6%
6+ bedrooms
6.4%

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

Dewhurst Population Mobility

9.4%
moved in the last year
26.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dewhurst Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
267
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dewhurst Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Asthma
6
Arthritis
5
Heart disease
4
Cancer
3
Kidney disease
3

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

Dewhurst Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.6%
$1-$149/wk
8.0%
$150-$299/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
3.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
18.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dewhurst Family Structure

Couple — no children
37.9%
Couple — children under 15
36.3%
Couple — no children under 15
18.5%
One parent — no children under 15
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dewhurst Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.4% 4
👤
Never served
96.6% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dewhurst Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
17.1% 19
Did not provide
82.9% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dewhurst Children Ever Born

No children
34.5%
2 children
55.2%
3 children
10.3%

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

Dewhurst When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1971–1980
3
1981–1990
3

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

Dewhurst Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.4%
5–14 hours
17.1%
15–29 hours
23.9%
30+ hours
13.7%
Did not do domestic work
23.9%

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

Dewhurst Household Size

1 person
12.5%
2 persons
47.9%
3 persons
20.8%
4 persons
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dewhurst Where Residents Moved From

Same address
125
Moved from VIC
13

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

Dewhurst Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dewhurst Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Weapons
2
Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Dewhurst Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,349/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.8%

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

If you earn X in Dewhurst

≈ $10,179/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $2,049/wk
Rent share 12.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dewhurst vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dewhurst

What is the population of Dewhurst VIC?

The population of Dewhurst VIC is 151 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 22.3 people per km².Dewhurst is ranked #7,735 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dewhurst?

The median personal income in Dewhurst VIC is $771 per week, or $40,092 per year.The median household income is $2,349 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.Dewhurst is ranked #4,115 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dewhurst?

Median rent in Dewhurst VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 12.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dewhurst ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dewhurst?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dewhurst VIC is $2,150. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dewhurst?

The median age in Dewhurst VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dewhurst a good suburb to live in?

Dewhurst is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 151.The median income is $771/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.8% 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: 20750. All dollar figures in AUD.