Dockers Plains VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dockers Plains VIC is 59 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dockers Plains is $593 per week ($30,836 per year). Median rent in Dockers Plains is $195 per week ($845 per month). Dockers Plains has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Dockers Plains has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dockers Plains is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dockers Plains is $1,300.

There were 4 recorded offences in Dockers Plains in 2025-25, a rate of 68 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Dockers Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dockers Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$593/wk
$30,836 per year
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Median Rent
$195/wk
$845 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Dockers Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (33) Female 47.6% (30)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
59 people · 39.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Dockers Plains Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dockers Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 9 dwellings

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

Dockers Plains Country of Birth

Australia
87.5%
England
12.5%

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

Dockers Plains Religion

No Religion
40.9%
Catholic
22.7%
Anglican
13.6%
Not stated
10.6%
Christian (other)
7.6%
Uniting Church
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dockers Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.8%

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

Dockers Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
37.0% 17 people
Employed part-time
28.3% 13 people
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Not in labour force
34.8% 16 people

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

Dockers Plains Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
60.0%
Certificate III/IV
25.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.0%

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

Dockers Plains Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
40.0%
Managers
30.0%
Professionals
30.0%

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

Dockers Plains Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Health
25.0%
Education
25.0%

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

Dockers Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dockers Plains Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
50.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dockers Plains Marital Status

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Married
57.8% 26
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Divorced
6.7% 3
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Never married
35.6% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dockers Plains Ancestry

English
36.4%
Australian
31.8%
Irish
14.8%
Scottish
11.4%
Italian
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dockers Plains School & University Attendance

Pre-school
55.6%
Secondary — Catholic
44.4%

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

Dockers Plains Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.7% 6
No need for assistance
94.3% 100

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

Dockers Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer
36.7% 18
Not a volunteer
63.3% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dockers Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
42.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dockers Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.0%
Car (passenger)
16.0%

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

Dockers Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.5%
2 vehicles
44.4%
3 vehicles
37.0%

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

Dockers Plains Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
64.3%
4 bedrooms
35.7%

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

Dockers Plains Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
24.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dockers Plains Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
124
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dockers Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Cancer
4
Asthma
3

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

Dockers Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.9%
$1-$149/wk
12.9%
$150-$299/wk
9.7%
$400-$499/wk
12.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dockers Plains Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.5%
Couple — no children under 15
32.7%
Couple — no children
28.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dockers Plains Military Service

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Previously served
6.1% 3
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Never served
93.9% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dockers Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.1% 3
Did not provide
92.9% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dockers Plains Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Dockers Plains When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Dockers Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.2%
5–14 hours
32.7%
15–29 hours
5.8%
30+ hours
19.2%
Did not do domestic work
21.2%

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

Dockers Plains Household Size

1 person
29.4%
2 persons
29.4%
3 persons
23.5%
5 persons
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dockers Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dockers Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Theft
2
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2019
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Dockers Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $195/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.0%

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

If you earn X in Dockers Plains

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $195/wk
Left after rent $1,429/wk
Rent share 12.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dockers Plains vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dockers Plains

What is the population of Dockers Plains VIC?

The population of Dockers Plains VIC is 59 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Dockers Plains?

The median personal income in Dockers Plains VIC is $593 per week, or $30,836 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Dockers Plains?

Median rent in Dockers Plains VIC is $195 per week ($845 per month).Rent represents 12.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Dockers Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dockers Plains VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dockers Plains?

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

Is Dockers Plains a good suburb to live in?

Dockers Plains is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 59.The median income is $593/wk, which is below 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.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20765. All dollar figures in AUD.