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Dollar VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dollar VIC is 61 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dollar is $784 per week ($40,768 per year). Median rent in Dollar is $258 per week ($1,118 per month). Dollar has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Dollar has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dollar is $1,300.

There were 3 recorded offences in Dollar in 2025-25, a rate of 49 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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📍 Dollar, Victoria — 38.5576°S, 146.1807°E

Crime: Low Med High

Dollar Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dollar Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$784/wk
$40,768 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$258/wk
$1,118 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Dollar Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (34) Female 47.7% (31)

Population Density

3.1
people per km²
61 people · 19.5 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Dollar Age Distribution

20-24
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dollar Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
66.7% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 6 dwellings

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

Dollar Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Dollar Religion

No Religion
62.3%
Not stated
22.6%
Anglican
9.4%
Catholic
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dollar Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
36.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
29.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.3%

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

Dollar Employment

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Employed full-time
30.8% 12 people
⏰
Employed part-time
33.3% 13 people
🔍
Unemployed
7.7% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
28.2% 11 people

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

Dollar Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
30.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%

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

Dollar Occupation

Managers
47.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
35.3%
Community & Personal Service
17.6%

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

Dollar Field of Study

Health
47.1%
Architecture & Building
17.6%
Agriculture & Environment
17.6%
Society & Culture
17.6%

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

Dollar Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dollar Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
50.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dollar Marital Status

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Married
45.5% 25
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Divorced
10.9% 6
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Never married
43.6% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dollar Ancestry

Australian
40.3%
English
23.4%
German
10.4%
Scottish
10.4%
Dutch
7.8%
Croatian
3.9%
Irish
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dollar Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
5.1% 5
✅
No need for assistance
94.9% 93

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

Dollar Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
33.3% 15
—
Not a volunteer
66.7% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dollar How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.4%
Other
17.6%

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

Dollar Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
61.1%
4+ vehicles
22.2%

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

Dollar Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
41.7%
4 bedrooms
20.8%
5 bedrooms
12.5%

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

Dollar Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
26.5%
moved in the last 5 years
6.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dollar Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
97
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dollar Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Cancer
5
Diabetes
4

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

Dollar Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$500-$649/wk
19.4%
$650-$799/wk
19.4%
$800-$999/wk
25.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dollar Family Structure

Couple — no children
35.3%
Couple — children under 15
35.3%
Couple — no children under 15
17.6%
One parent — no children under 15
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dollar Military Service

🏅
Previously served
6.0% 3
👤
Never served
94.0% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dollar Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
24.4% 10
—
Did not provide
75.6% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dollar Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Dollar Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.8%
5–14 hours
27.8%
15–29 hours
13.9%
30+ hours
8.3%
Did not do domestic work
22.2%

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

Dollar Household Size

1 person
46.2%
2 persons
30.8%
4 persons
11.5%
5 persons
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dollar Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dollar Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Assault
2
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2019
2020
2024
2025

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

Dollar Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $258/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.9%

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

If you earn X in Dollar

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $258/wk
Left after rent $867/wk
Rent share 22.9%

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Dollar vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Culla
Pop: 31 Income: $900/wk Rent: $65/wk
Homebush (Vic.)
Pop: 31 Income: $574/wk Rent: $195/wk
Almonds
Pop: 31 Income: $575/wk
Anglers Rest
Pop: 31 Income: $383/wk
Foxhow
Pop: 31 Income: $1,125/wk
Gerrigerrup
Pop: 31 Income: $824/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dollar

What is the population of Dollar VIC?

The population of Dollar VIC is 61 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Dollar?

The median personal income in Dollar VIC is $784 per week, or $40,768 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Dollar?

Median rent in Dollar VIC is $258 per week ($1,118 per month).Rent represents 22.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Dollar?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dollar 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 Dollar?

The median age in Dollar VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dollar a good suburb to live in?

Dollar is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 61.The median income is $784/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.9% 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: 20768. All dollar figures in AUD.