Suburbs East Sale

Victoria · Suburb Profile

East Sale VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of East Sale VIC is 210 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in East Sale is $1,533 per week ($79,716 per year). Median rent in East Sale is $75 per week ($325 per month). East Sale has a median age of 24 years, younger than the national median of 38. East Sale has a population density of 24.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in East Sale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (70% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Sale is $737.

There were 1 recorded offences in East Sale in 2025-25, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

East Sale Map

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📍 East Sale, Victoria — 38.1041°S, 147.1406°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

East Sale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

East Sale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,533/wk
$79,716 per year
#110 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$75/wk
$325 per month
#8744 of 14,663
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Median Age
24years
14 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$737/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

East Sale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 67.8% (145) Female 32.2% (69)

Population Density

24.3
people per km²
210 people · 8.7 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$4,250
Family income/wk

East Sale Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

East Sale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.5% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.5% 3 dwellings

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

East Sale Country of Birth

Australia
94.0%
England
6.0%

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

East Sale Religion

No Religion
70.2%
Catholic
13.1%
Anglican
8.9%
Not stated
3.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.6%
Baptist
1.6%
Christian (other)
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

East Sale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
98.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
1.6%

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

East Sale Employment

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Employed full-time
93.2% 179 people
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Employed part-time
4.7% 9 people
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Not in labour force
2.1% 4 people

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

East Sale Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
80.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
8.1%
Certificate III/IV
5.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%
Postgraduate Degree
2.0%

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

East Sale Occupation

Professionals
56.1%
Managers
37.8%
Community & Personal Service
6.1%

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

East Sale Field of Study

Engineering
37.3%
Management & Commerce
20.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
19.4%
Society & Culture
13.4%
Creative Arts
3.7%
Health
3.0%
Information Technology
2.2%

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

East Sale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

East Sale Marital Status

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Married
10.2% 21
↔️
Separated
2.4% 5
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Divorced
2.4% 5
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Never married
84.9% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

East Sale Ancestry

Australian
30.3%
English
27.4%
Scottish
9.9%
Irish
9.6%
Italian
4.1%
Other
4.1%
German
3.8%
Dutch
3.2%
Greek
2.2%
Chinese
1.9%
Polish
1.9%
Indian
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

East Sale School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

East Sale Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 401

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

East Sale Volunteering

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Volunteer
14.9% 30
—
Not a volunteer
85.1% 171

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

East Sale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

East Sale How People Get to Work

Walked only
60.3%
Car (driver)
13.2%
Bicycle
11.6%
Did not go to work
6.3%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Train
2.1%
Other
2.1%

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

East Sale Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

East Sale Population Mobility

70.6%
moved in the last year
94.1%
moved in the last 5 years
0.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
94.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

East Sale Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
396
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

East Sale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Heart disease
5
Arthritis
4

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

East Sale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
5.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
39.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

East Sale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
71.4%
Couple — no children
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

East Sale Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular
94.8% 184
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Never served
5.2% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

East Sale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
2.0% 4
—
Did not provide
98.0% 199

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

East Sale Children Ever Born

No children
94.3%
3 children
5.7%

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

East Sale When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
7
2001–2010
16
2011–2015
4

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

East Sale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
39.0%
5–14 hours
22.0%
15–29 hours
3.0%
30+ hours
1.5%
Did not do domestic work
34.5%

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

East Sale Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

East Sale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
60
Moved from ACT
54
Moved from NSW
31
Moved from QLD
21
Moved from VIC
12
Moved — same area (SA2)
9
Moved from WA
7
Moved from SA
5

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

East Sale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2019
2020
2023
2024
2025

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

East Sale Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
939
avg ICSEA score
46
total students
Cobains Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 46 students
939
ICSEA

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

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East Sale Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $75/wk
Rent-to-Income 4.6%

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

If you earn X in East Sale

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $75/wk
Left after rent $1,550/wk
Rent share 4.6%

East Sale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Dargo
Pop: 105 Income: $412/wk Rent: $160/wk
Scotchmans Lead
Pop: 105 Income: $1,036/wk
Mollongghip
Pop: 105 Income: $1,069/wk Rent: $280/wk
Murraydale
Pop: 105 Income: $824/wk Rent: $200/wk
Staughton Vale
Pop: 105 Income: $933/wk
Bowmans Forest
Pop: 106 Income: $892/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Sale

What is the population of East Sale VIC?

The population of East Sale VIC is 210 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 24.3 people per km².East Sale is ranked #6,834 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in East Sale?

The median personal income in East Sale VIC is $1,533 per week, or $79,716 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $4,250 per week.East Sale is ranked #110 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in East Sale?

Median rent in East Sale VIC is $75 per week ($325 per month).Rent represents 4.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.East Sale ranks #8,744 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in East Sale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Sale VIC is $737. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in East Sale?

The median age in East Sale VIC is 24 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is East Sale a good suburb to live in?

East Sale is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 210.The median income is $1,533/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.6% 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: 20831. All dollar figures in AUD.