Dry Diggings VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dry Diggings VIC is 41 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dry Diggings is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Median rent in Dry Diggings is $321 per week ($1,391 per month). Dry Diggings has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Dry Diggings has a population density of 5.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (74% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dry Diggings is $1,582.

There were 1 recorded offences in Dry Diggings in 2022-22, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Dry Diggings Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dry Diggings Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$550/wk
$28,600 per year
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Median Rent
$321/wk
$1,391 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,582/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Dry Diggings Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.0% (22) Female 45.0% (18)

Population Density

5.2
people per km²
41 people · 7.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,499
Family income/wk

Dry Diggings Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
25-29
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dry Diggings Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.6% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.4% 9 dwellings

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

Dry Diggings Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Dry Diggings Religion

No Religion
74.3%
Anglican
14.3%
Catholic
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dry Diggings Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.8%

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

Dry Diggings Employment

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Employed full-time
26.5% 9 people
Employed part-time
26.5% 9 people
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Unemployed
8.8% 3 people
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Not in labour force
38.2% 13 people

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

Dry Diggings Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
17.4%
Bachelor Degree
17.4%

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

Dry Diggings Occupation

Managers
46.7%
Community & Personal Service
26.7%
Labourers
26.7%

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

Dry Diggings Field of Study

Creative Arts
100.0%

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

Dry Diggings Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dry Diggings Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
41.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dry Diggings Marital Status

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Married
36.2% 17
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Separated
10.6% 5
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Divorced
12.8% 6
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Widowed
8.5% 4
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Never married
31.9% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dry Diggings Ancestry

English
37.5%
Australian
21.4%
Irish
17.9%
Scottish
14.3%
Dutch
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dry Diggings School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Dry Diggings Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 79

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

Dry Diggings Volunteering

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Volunteer
9.7% 3
Not a volunteer
90.3% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dry Diggings Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dry Diggings How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Dry Diggings Car Ownership

2 vehicles
60.0%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

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

Dry Diggings Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
33.3%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Dry Diggings Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
40.0%
moved in the last 5 years
10.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dry Diggings Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
83
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dry Diggings Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Arthritis
5
Asthma
5

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

Dry Diggings Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.8%
$150-$299/wk
18.8%
$300-$399/wk
18.8%
$650-$799/wk
43.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dry Diggings Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.7%
Couple — no children under 15
38.9%
One parent — no children under 15
11.1%
Couple — children under 15
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dry Diggings Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.8% 6
Did not provide
84.2% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dry Diggings When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5

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

Dry Diggings Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
36.0%
15–29 hours
36.0%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
16.0%

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

Dry Diggings Household Size

2 persons
77.8%
3 persons
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dry Diggings Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dry Diggings Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-22 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2020
2022

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

Dry Diggings Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1001
avg ICSEA score
42
total students
Hepburn Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 42 students
1001
ICSEA

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

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Dry Diggings Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,499/wk
Median Rent $321/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.4%

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

If you earn X in Dry Diggings

≈ $6,496/month
Median rent $321/wk
Left after rent $1,178/wk
Rent share 21.4%

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Dry Diggings vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dry Diggings

What is the population of Dry Diggings VIC?

The population of Dry Diggings VIC is 41 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Dry Diggings?

The median personal income in Dry Diggings VIC is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year.The median household income is $1,499 per week.Family income is $1,499 per week.

How much is rent in Dry Diggings?

Median rent in Dry Diggings VIC is $321 per week ($1,391 per month).Rent represents 21.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Dry Diggings?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dry Diggings VIC is $1,582. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dry Diggings?

The median age in Dry Diggings VIC is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dry Diggings a good suburb to live in?

Dry Diggings is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 41.The median income is $550/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.4% 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: 20801. All dollar figures in AUD.