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Digby VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Digby VIC is 122 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Digby is $492 per week ($25,584 per year). Median rent in Digby is $120 per week ($520 per month). Digby has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Digby has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Digby is $520.

There were 4 recorded offences in Digby in 2025-25, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (2 offences).

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Digby Population

residents (Census 2021)

Digby Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$492/wk

$25,584 per year

#8276 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$120/wk

$520 per month

#8508 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$520/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Digby Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (63) Female 49.2% (61)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

122 people · 113.7 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,275

Family income/wk

Digby Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Digby Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.5% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.5% 15 dwellings

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

Digby Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Digby Religion

No Religion

45.8%

Catholic

12.1%

Uniting Church

12.1%

Christian (other)

11.2%

Not stated

10.3%

Anglican

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Digby Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

39.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.7%

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

Digby Employment

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Employed full-time

23.3% 20 people

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Employed part-time

18.6% 16 people

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Not in labour force

58.1% 50 people

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

Digby Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.8%

Bachelor Degree

19.5%

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

Digby Occupation

Managers

28.6%

Labourers

23.8%

Community & Personal Service

19.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

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

Digby Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

27.3%

Management & Commerce

21.2%

Engineering

15.2%

Society & Culture

15.2%

Architecture & Building

12.1%

Health

9.1%

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

Digby Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Digby Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

11.1%

$400-$499/wk

13.9%

$500-$649/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Digby Marital Status

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Married

41.3% 43

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Separated

5.8% 6

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Divorced

17.3% 18

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Widowed

6.7% 7

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Never married

28.8% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Digby Ancestry

Australian

45.0%

English

23.8%

Irish

9.3%

Dutch

7.3%

Scottish

7.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.3%

Other

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Digby School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

52.4%

Primary — Catholic

19.0%

Primary — Government

14.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.3%

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

Digby Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

12.2% 27

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No need for assistance

87.8% 194

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

Digby Volunteering

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Volunteer

34.5% 30

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Not a volunteer

65.5% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Digby Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

42.9%

$600-$799/mo

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Digby How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.9%

Did not go to work

16.1%

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

Digby Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.0%

2 vehicles

34.1%

3 vehicles

26.8%

4+ vehicles

17.1%

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

Digby Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.8%

3 bedrooms

53.7%

4 bedrooms

36.6%

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

Digby Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

26.9%

moved in the last 5 years

44.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Digby Indigenous Population

8.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

209

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Digby Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Stroke

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Digby Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

17.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

19.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Digby Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.3%

One parent — children under 15

21.6%

Couple — children under 15

20.6%

Couple — no children under 15

18.6%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Digby Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

22.9% 19

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Did not provide

77.1% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Digby Children Ever Born

No children

15.0%

3 children

70.0%

4 children

15.0%

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

Digby When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Digby Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.5%

5–14 hours

21.4%

15–29 hours

19.4%

30+ hours

15.3%

Did not do domestic work

19.4%

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

Digby Household Size

1 person

31.9%

2 persons

42.6%

3 persons

10.6%

4 persons

14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Digby Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Digby Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Justice Procedures

Theft

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Digby Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,041/wk

Median Rent $120/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.5%

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

If you earn X in Digby

Your weekly income

≈ $4,511/month

Median rent $120/wk

Left after rent $921/wk

Rent share 11.5%

Digby vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Mangalore (Vic.)

Pop: 183 Income: $900/wk Rent: $274/wk

Buln Buln East

Pop: 182 Income: $817/wk Rent: $250/wk

Glen Alvie

Pop: 182 Income: $711/wk Rent: $243/wk

Merriang

Pop: 182 Income: $729/wk Rent: $300/wk

Brim

Pop: 181 Income: $703/wk Rent: $165/wk

Caldermeade

Pop: 181 Income: $759/wk Rent: $269/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Digby

What is the population of Digby VIC?

The population of Digby VIC is 122 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Digby is ranked #8,378 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Digby?

The median personal income in Digby VIC is $492 per week, or $25,584 per year.The median household income is $1,041 per week.Family income is $1,275 per week.Digby is ranked #8,276 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Digby?

Median rent in Digby VIC is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 11.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Digby ranks #8,508 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Digby?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Digby VIC is $520. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Digby?

The median age in Digby VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Digby a good suburb to live in?

Digby is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 122.The median income is $492/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.5% 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: 20753. All dollar figures in AUD.