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Eaglehawk VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Eaglehawk VIC is 5,538 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Eaglehawk is $629 per week ($32,708 per year). Median rent in Eaglehawk is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Eaglehawk has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Eaglehawk has a population density of 380.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Eaglehawk is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eaglehawk is $1,300.

There were 437 recorded offences in Eaglehawk in 2025-25, a rate of 79 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (122 offences).

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Eaglehawk Population

residents (Census 2021)

Eaglehawk Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$629/wk

$32,708 per year

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$265/wk

$1,148 per month

#5794 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Eaglehawk Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (2,684) Female 51.5% (2,850)

Population Density

380.2

people per km²

5,538 people · 14.6 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,483

Family income/wk

Eaglehawk 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

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Eaglehawk Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.7% 867 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.3% 749 dwellings

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

Eaglehawk Country of Birth

Australia

96.8%

England

2.0%

India

0.5%

Germany

0.4%

Canada

0.2%

China

0.1%

Indonesia

0.1%

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

Eaglehawk Religion

No Religion

50.5%

Catholic

18.0%

Anglican

11.4%

Not stated

7.3%

Uniting Church

5.9%

Baptist

2.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Eaglehawk Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.3%

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

Eaglehawk Languages Spoken at Home

Other

54.8%

SAL Tot

13.5%

SAL Tagalog

8.7%

IAL Punjabi

8.7%

Vietnamese

5.8%

Afrikaans

2.9%

Arabic

2.9%

Mandarin

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Eaglehawk Employment

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Employed full-time

31.6% 1,312 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.5% 892 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 119 people

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Not in labour force

44.1% 1,830 people

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

Eaglehawk Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Bachelor Degree

19.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.8%

Postgraduate Degree

4.4%

Certificate I/II

4.1%

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

Eaglehawk Occupation

Professionals

21.3%

Community & Personal Service

18.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.7%

Clerical & Administrative

10.8%

Labourers

9.9%

Managers

8.4%

Sales Workers

6.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.4%

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

Eaglehawk Field of Study

Society & Culture

16.7%

Engineering

16.5%

Management & Commerce

15.3%

Health

14.4%

Education

10.9%

Architecture & Building

8.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.1%

Creative Arts

3.3%

Agriculture & Environment

2.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.3%

Information Technology

1.1%

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

Eaglehawk Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Eaglehawk Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

1.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

11.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.0%

$4,000+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Eaglehawk Marital Status

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Married

36.9% 1,695

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Separated

5.0% 231

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Divorced

12.1% 557

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Widowed

7.1% 326

👤

Never married

38.9% 1,785

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Eaglehawk Ancestry

English

34.0%

Australian

31.9%

Irish

10.1%

Scottish

9.5%

Other

3.6%

German

3.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

Italian

2.0%

Dutch

1.1%

Chinese

0.8%

Filipino

0.5%

New Zealander

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Eaglehawk School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.8%

Secondary — Government

21.7%

Vocational Education

15.2%

Primary — Catholic

13.0%

Pre-school

10.5%

Secondary — Catholic

6.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.8%

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

Eaglehawk Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.7% 907

✅

No need for assistance

91.3% 9,565

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

Eaglehawk Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.9% 645

—

Not a volunteer

85.1% 3,683

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Eaglehawk Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.0%

$300-$449/mo

4.9%

$450-$599/mo

2.6%

$600-$799/mo

8.8%

$800-$999/mo

11.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

1.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Eaglehawk How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.7%

Did not go to work

13.6%

Car (passenger)

6.1%

Walked only

1.7%

Truck

1.0%

Bus

0.7%

Bicycle

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Train

0.2%

Other

0.1%

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

Eaglehawk Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.8%

1 vehicle

39.3%

2 vehicles

33.5%

3 vehicles

13.0%

4+ vehicles

6.3%

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

Eaglehawk Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.9%

2 bedrooms

21.7%

3 bedrooms

50.2%

4 bedrooms

21.5%

5 bedrooms

2.3%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

Eaglehawk Population Mobility

12.0%

moved in the last year

37.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Eaglehawk Indigenous Population

3.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

369

Indigenous residents

10,153

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Eaglehawk Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

903

Arthritis

271

Asthma

268

Diabetes

193

Heart disease

182

Lung condition

167

Cancer

113

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Eaglehawk Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$300-$399/wk

6.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Eaglehawk Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.6%

Couple — no children

29.9%

Couple — no children under 15

13.9%

One parent — children under 15

12.2%

One parent — no children under 15

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Eaglehawk Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

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Previously served

3.6% 156

👤

Never served

96.3% 4,179

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Eaglehawk Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.3% 696

—

Did not provide

83.7% 3,583

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Eaglehawk Children Ever Born

No children

30.7%

1 child

12.0%

2 children

27.5%

3 children

18.6%

4 children

8.8%

5+ children

2.5%

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

Eaglehawk When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Eaglehawk Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

27.9%

15–29 hours

13.0%

30+ hours

10.5%

Did not do domestic work

28.9%

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

Eaglehawk Household Size

1 person

35.9%

2 persons

34.0%

3 persons

13.2%

4 persons

10.4%

5 persons

4.2%

6+ persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Eaglehawk Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,518

Moved from VIC

425

Moved — same area (SA2)

133

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

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

Eaglehawk Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.4%

Step family — no other children

10.4%

Blended family — no other children

5.5%

Other couple — children only

1.2%

Intact family — other children present

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Eaglehawk Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 437 total

Assault

122

Theft

112

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Fraud

Public Order

Weapons

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Eaglehawk Schools

schools nearby

government

919

avg ICSEA score

1,814

total students

St Liborius' School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 258 students

1018

ICSEA

Eaglehawk North Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 269 students

958

ICSEA

Eaglehawk Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 561 students

922

ICSEA

California Gully Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 181 students

913

ICSEA

Kalianna School Government

Combined · U · 221 students

895

ICSEA

Eaglehawk Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 159 students

869

ICSEA

Lightning Reef Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 165 students

858

ICSEA

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

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Eaglehawk Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,140/wk

Median Rent $265/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.2%

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

If you earn X in Eaglehawk

Your weekly income

≈ $4,940/month

Median rent $265/wk

Left after rent $875/wk

Rent share 23.2%

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Eaglehawk vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,770 Income: $608/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Pop: 2,781 Income: $715/wk Rent: $331/wk

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Pop: 2,782 Income: $798/wk Rent: $350/wk

Blairgowrie

Pop: 2,786 Income: $787/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 2,801 Income: $629/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Pop: 2,813 Income: $842/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eaglehawk

What is the population of Eaglehawk VIC?

The population of Eaglehawk VIC is 5,538 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 380.2 people per km².Eaglehawk is ranked #1,427 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Eaglehawk?

The median personal income in Eaglehawk VIC is $629 per week, or $32,708 per year.The median household income is $1,140 per week.Family income is $1,483 per week.Eaglehawk is ranked #6,627 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Eaglehawk?

Median rent in Eaglehawk VIC is $265 per week ($1,148 per month).Rent represents 23.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Eaglehawk ranks #5,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Eaglehawk?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eaglehawk 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 Eaglehawk?

The median age in Eaglehawk VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Eaglehawk a good suburb to live in?

Eaglehawk is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 5,538.The median income is $629/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.2% 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: 20823. All dollar figures in AUD.