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Dobie VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dobie VIC is 33 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dobie is $1,375 per week ($71,500 per year). Median rent in Dobie is $346 per week ($1,499 per month). Dobie has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Dobie has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dobie is $7,000.

There were 7 recorded offences in Dobie in 2025-25, a rate of 212 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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📍 Dobie, Victoria — 37.3322°S, 143.0307°E

Crime: Low Med High

Dobie Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dobie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,375/wk
$71,500 per year
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Median Rent
$346/wk
$1,499 per month
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$7,000/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Dobie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (13) Female 48.0% (12)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
33 people · 62.1 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,750
Family income/wk

Dobie Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
35-39
45-49
60-64
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dobie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

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

Dobie Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Dobie Religion

Anglican
37.5%
No Religion
37.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
15.6%
Catholic
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dobie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.8%

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

Dobie Employment

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Employed full-time
52.0% 13 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.0% 5 people
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Not in labour force
28.0% 7 people

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

Dobie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
23.1%
Bachelor Degree
23.1%

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

Dobie Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Dobie Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Dobie Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dobie Weekly Household Income

$3,000-$3,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dobie Marital Status

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Married
85.0% 17
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Never married
15.0% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dobie Ancestry

Australian
43.1%
English
13.7%
Irish
13.7%
Italian
11.8%
Scottish
11.8%
German
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dobie School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Dobie Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 61

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

Dobie Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
52.0% 13
—
Not a volunteer
48.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dobie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.0%
Walked only
40.0%

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

Dobie Car Ownership

3 vehicles
50.0%
4+ vehicles
50.0%

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

Dobie Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
33.3%
5 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Dobie Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
27.3%
moved in the last 5 years
68.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dobie Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
64
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dobie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
23.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
28.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dobie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
57.1%
Couple — no children
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dobie Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 3
—
Did not provide
83.3% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dobie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
38.5%
5–14 hours
11.5%
15–29 hours
11.5%
30+ hours
23.1%
Did not do domestic work
15.4%

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

Dobie Household Size

2 persons
66.7%
4 persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dobie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dobie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Theft
2
Assault
1
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1
Fraud
1
Public Order
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Dobie Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,833/wk
Median Rent $346/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.2%

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

If you earn X in Dobie

≈ $12,276/month
Median rent $346/wk
Left after rent $2,487/wk
Rent share 12.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Puckapunyal
Income: $1,300/wk Rent: $265/wk Save: $81/wk

Dobie vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Beenak
Pop: 17 Income: $550/wk Rent: $340/wk
Chinkapook
Pop: 17 Income: $675/wk
Corringle
Pop: 17 Income: $574/wk Rent: $225/wk
Esmond
Pop: 17 Income: $725/wk
Germania
Pop: 17 Income: $962/wk Rent: $200/wk
Glenhope East
Pop: 17 Income: $575/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dobie

What is the population of Dobie VIC?

The population of Dobie VIC is 33 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Dobie?

The median personal income in Dobie VIC is $1,375 per week, or $71,500 per year.The median household income is $2,833 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.

How much is rent in Dobie?

Median rent in Dobie VIC is $346 per week ($1,499 per month).Rent represents 12.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Dobie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dobie VIC is $7,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dobie?

The median age in Dobie VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dobie a good suburb to live in?

Dobie is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 33.The median income is $1,375/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.2% 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: 20763. All dollar figures in AUD.