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Earlston VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Earlston VIC is 82 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Earlston is $619 per week ($32,188 per year). Earlston has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Earlston has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Earlston is $1,400.

There were 1 recorded offences in Earlston in 2025-25, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (1 offences).

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Earlston Population

residents (Census 2021)

Earlston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$619/wk

$32,188 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Earlston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (41) Female 48.8% (39)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

82 people · 63.9 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Earlston Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Earlston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.5% 22 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.5% 15 dwellings

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

Earlston Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Earlston Religion

No Religion

46.8%

Anglican

16.5%

Not stated

15.2%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.1%

Catholic

5.1%

Christian (other)

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Earlston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.3%

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

Earlston Employment

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Employed full-time

39.7% 27 people

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Employed part-time

27.9% 19 people

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Not in labour force

32.4% 22 people

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

Earlston Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

36.8%

Bachelor Degree

28.9%

Certificate III/IV

15.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.5%

Postgraduate Degree

7.9%

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

Earlston Occupation

Managers

28.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Professionals

21.4%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

Labourers

10.7%

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

Earlston Field of Study

Architecture & Building

18.4%

Agriculture & Environment

15.8%

Health

15.8%

Education

13.2%

Management & Commerce

13.2%

Society & Culture

7.9%

Information Technology

7.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.9%

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

Earlston Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Earlston Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

18.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

31.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Earlston Marital Status

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Married

57.6% 49

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Separated

7.1% 6

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Divorced

10.6% 9

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Widowed

9.4% 8

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Never married

15.3% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Earlston Ancestry

English

39.8%

Australian

26.9%

Scottish

17.6%

Irish

10.2%

German

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Earlston School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Earlston Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 7

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 140

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

Earlston Volunteering

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Volunteer

36.9% 24

—

Not a volunteer

63.1% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Earlston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Earlston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Earlston Car Ownership

2 vehicles

42.4%

3 vehicles

33.3%

4+ vehicles

24.2%

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

Earlston Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

19.5%

3 bedrooms

43.9%

4 bedrooms

26.8%

5 bedrooms

9.8%

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

Earlston Population Mobility

6.9%

moved in the last year

35.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Earlston Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

157

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Earlston Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Earlston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

7.1%

$150-$299/wk

11.9%

$500-$649/wk

14.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

23.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Earlston Family Structure

Couple — no children

51.8%

Couple — children under 15

32.1%

Couple — no children under 15

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Earlston Military Service

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Previously served

4.8% 3

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Never served

95.2% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Earlston Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

22.7% 15

—

Did not provide

77.3% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Earlston Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

33.3%

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

Earlston When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Earlston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.7%

5–14 hours

45.5%

15–29 hours

18.2%

30+ hours

7.6%

Did not do domestic work

12.1%

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

Earlston Household Size

1 person

20.0%

2 persons

60.0%

3 persons

10.0%

4 persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Earlston Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

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

Earlston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

62.5%

Step family — no other children

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Earlston Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Earlston Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,583/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Earlston

Your weekly income

≈ $6,860/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,583/wk

Rent share —

Earlston vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Barkstead

Pop: 41 Income: $703/wk

Colbrook

Pop: 41 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $200/wk

Delegate River

Pop: 41 Income: $387/wk

Drumanure

Pop: 41 Income: $537/wk Rent: $320/wk

Dry Diggings

Pop: 41 Income: $550/wk Rent: $321/wk

Illabarook

Pop: 41 Income: $687/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Earlston

What is the population of Earlston VIC?

The population of Earlston VIC is 82 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Earlston?

The median personal income in Earlston VIC is $619 per week, or $32,188 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Earlston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Earlston VIC is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Earlston?

The median age in Earlston VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Earlston a good suburb to live in?

Earlston is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 82.The median income is $619/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 20826. All dollar figures in AUD.