Driffield VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Driffield VIC is 101 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Driffield is $814 per week ($42,328 per year). Median rent in Driffield is $225 per week ($975 per month). Driffield has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Driffield has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Driffield is $1,796.

There were 23 recorded offences in Driffield in 2025-25, a rate of 228 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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Driffield Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Driffield Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$814/wk
$42,328 per year
#3355 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
#6923 of 14,663
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,796/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Driffield Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (52) Female 48.0% (48)

Population Density

1.9
people per km²
101 people · 52.6 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
Family income/wk

Driffield 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
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Driffield Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.6% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.4% 12 dwellings

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

Driffield Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Driffield Religion

No Religion
55.2%
Anglican
18.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
11.5%
Not stated
5.7%
Pentecostal
4.6%
Christian (other)
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Driffield Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.4%

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

Driffield Employment

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Employed full-time
37.7% 29 people
Employed part-time
14.3% 11 people
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Unemployed
9.1% 7 people
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Not in labour force
39.0% 30 people

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

Driffield Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.3%

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

Driffield Occupation

Professionals
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Community & Personal Service
15.6%
Managers
12.5%
Labourers
12.5%
Clerical & Administrative
9.4%

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

Driffield Field of Study

Engineering
22.7%
Education
22.7%
Society & Culture
22.7%
Management & Commerce
18.2%
Health
13.6%

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

Driffield Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Driffield Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
17.6%
$800-$999/wk
17.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.8%
$4,000+/wk
20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Driffield Marital Status

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Married
55.8% 43
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Divorced
3.9% 3
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Widowed
3.9% 3
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Never married
36.4% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Driffield Ancestry

Australian
35.9%
English
33.6%
Scottish
14.8%
Irish
8.6%
German
3.9%
Other
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Driffield School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
36.0%
Vocational Education
36.0%
Secondary — Government
28.0%

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

Driffield Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.8% 9
No need for assistance
95.2% 177

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

Driffield Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.7% 17
Not a volunteer
77.3% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Driffield Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
66.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Driffield How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.9%
Car (passenger)
10.5%
Did not go to work
10.5%

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

Driffield Car Ownership

1 vehicle
7.7%
2 vehicles
48.7%
3 vehicles
17.9%
4+ vehicles
25.6%

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

Driffield Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
42.4%
4 bedrooms
45.5%
5 bedrooms
12.1%

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

Driffield Population Mobility

9.1%
moved in the last year
21.7%
moved in the last 5 years
6.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Driffield Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
193
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Driffield Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Asthma
8
Diabetes
6
Lung condition
5
Heart disease
3

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

Driffield Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.8%
$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
14.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Driffield Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.2%
Couple — no children
25.6%
Couple — no children under 15
21.1%
One parent — children under 15
5.6%
One parent — no children under 15
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Driffield Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
28.4% 21
Did not provide
71.6% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Driffield Children Ever Born

No children
16.7%
2 children
62.5%
3 children
20.8%

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

Driffield When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
4
2011–2015
6

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

Driffield Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.7%
5–14 hours
31.0%
15–29 hours
25.4%
30+ hours
14.1%
Did not do domestic work
9.9%

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

Driffield Household Size

1 person
12.5%
2 persons
43.8%
3 persons
9.4%
4 persons
34.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Driffield Where Residents Moved From

Same address
80
Moved from VIC
8

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

Driffield Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Driffield Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 23 total

Assault
6
Theft
6
Drug Offences
4
Weapons
3
Public Order
3
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Driffield Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $225/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.0%

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

If you earn X in Driffield

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $1,650/wk
Rent share 12.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Driffield vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Driffield

What is the population of Driffield VIC?

The population of Driffield VIC is 101 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².Driffield is ranked #8,903 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Driffield?

The median personal income in Driffield VIC is $814 per week, or $42,328 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.Driffield is ranked #3,355 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Driffield?

Median rent in Driffield VIC is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 12.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Driffield ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Driffield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Driffield VIC is $1,796. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Driffield?

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

Is Driffield a good suburb to live in?

Driffield is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 101.The median income is $814/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: 20786. All dollar figures in AUD.