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Dinner Plain VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dinner Plain VIC is 128 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dinner Plain is $1,010 per week ($52,520 per year). Median rent in Dinner Plain is $269 per week ($1,166 per month). Dinner Plain has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Dinner Plain has a population density of 4.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dinner Plain is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dinner Plain is $1,452.

There were 4 recorded offences in Dinner Plain in 2025-25, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Dinner Plain Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dinner Plain Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,010/wk

$52,520 per year

#1166 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$269/wk

$1,166 per month

#5772 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,452/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 1 per bedroom

Dinner Plain Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.0% (68) Female 46.0% (58)

Population Density

4.9

people per km²

128 people · 26.2 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$3,125

Family income/wk

Dinner Plain 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dinner Plain Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.9% 9 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.1% 8 dwellings

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

Dinner Plain Country of Birth

Australia

93.9%

England

6.1%

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

Dinner Plain Religion

No Religion

56.2%

Catholic

14.9%

Anglican

12.4%

Not stated

12.4%

Baptist

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dinner Plain Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

81.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

4.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.4%

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

Dinner Plain Employment

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Employed full-time

44.1% 45 people

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Employed part-time

37.3% 38 people

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Unemployed

3.9% 4 people

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Not in labour force

14.7% 15 people

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

Dinner Plain Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

25.6%

Certificate III/IV

23.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.7%

Postgraduate Degree

12.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

12.2%

Certificate I/II

6.1%

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

Dinner Plain Occupation

Managers

27.4%

Professionals

24.2%

Labourers

17.7%

Clerical & Administrative

9.7%

Sales Workers

6.5%

Community & Personal Service

4.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

4.8%

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

Dinner Plain Field of Study

Management & Commerce

27.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

15.5%

Health

15.5%

Society & Culture

13.8%

Education

8.6%

Architecture & Building

6.9%

Engineering

6.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.2%

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

Dinner Plain Dwelling Types

Separate house

90.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dinner Plain Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

26.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.9%

$4,000+/wk

18.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dinner Plain Marital Status

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Married

31.6% 36

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Divorced

9.6% 11

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Never married

58.8% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dinner Plain Ancestry

English

32.0%

Australian

26.0%

Scottish

8.9%

Irish

7.7%

Italian

4.7%

Other

4.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.6%

Dutch

3.6%

German

3.6%

Polish

3.6%

Chinese

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dinner Plain School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

37.5%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

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

Dinner Plain Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 223

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

Dinner Plain Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.2% 16

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Not a volunteer

83.8% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dinner Plain Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dinner Plain How People Get to Work

Walked only

45.6%

Car (driver)

25.0%

Did not go to work

25.0%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

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

Dinner Plain Car Ownership

0 vehicles

10.3%

1 vehicle

37.9%

2 vehicles

34.5%

3 vehicles

17.2%

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

Dinner Plain Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.3%

2 bedrooms

13.8%

3 bedrooms

44.8%

4 bedrooms

17.2%

5 bedrooms

13.8%

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

Dinner Plain Population Mobility

44.8%

moved in the last year

65.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

79.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dinner Plain Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

216

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dinner Plain Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

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

Dinner Plain Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

19.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.9%

$3,500+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dinner Plain Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.2%

Couple — children under 15

25.8%

Couple — no children under 15

22.6%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dinner Plain Unpaid Carers

—

Did not provide

100.0% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dinner Plain Children Ever Born

No children

51.5%

1 child

12.1%

2 children

36.4%

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

Dinner Plain When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2001–2010

2018

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

Dinner Plain Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

38.4%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

10.1%

30+ hours

7.1%

Did not do domestic work

15.2%

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

Dinner Plain Household Size

1 person

33.3%

2 persons

38.5%

3 persons

12.8%

4 persons

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dinner Plain Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Dinner Plain Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dinner Plain Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Property Damage

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Dinner Plain Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

School for Student Leadership Government

Secondary

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

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Dinner Plain Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,250/wk

Median Rent $269/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.0%

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

If you earn X in Dinner Plain

Your weekly income

≈ $9,750/month

Median rent $269/wk

Left after rent $1,981/wk

Rent share 12.0%

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Dinner Plain vs State & National Average

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Pop: 64 Income: $1,025/wk

Kenley

Pop: 64 Income: $812/wk Rent: $73/wk

Kiata

Pop: 64 Income: $575/wk

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Pop: 64 Income: $262/wk

Minimay

Pop: 64 Income: $891/wk Rent: $96/wk

Myamyn

Pop: 64 Income: $575/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dinner Plain

What is the population of Dinner Plain VIC?

The population of Dinner Plain VIC is 128 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.9 people per km².Dinner Plain is ranked #8,226 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dinner Plain?

The median personal income in Dinner Plain VIC is $1,010 per week, or $52,520 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $3,125 per week.Dinner Plain is ranked #1,166 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dinner Plain?

Median rent in Dinner Plain VIC is $269 per week ($1,166 per month).Rent represents 12.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dinner Plain ranks #5,772 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dinner Plain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dinner Plain VIC is $1,452. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dinner Plain?

The median age in Dinner Plain VIC is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dinner Plain a good suburb to live in?

Dinner Plain is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 128.The median income is $1,010/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.0% 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: 20760. All dollar figures in AUD.