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Edenhope VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Edenhope VIC is 937 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Edenhope is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Edenhope is $165 per week ($715 per month). Edenhope has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Edenhope has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Edenhope is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Edenhope is $867.

There were 31 recorded offences in Edenhope in 2025-25, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).

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Edenhope Population

residents (Census 2021)

Edenhope Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$575/wk

$29,900 per year

#7429 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$165/wk

$715 per month

#8084 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Edenhope Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (456) Female 51.2% (479)

Population Density

1.9

people per km²

937 people · 498.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,566

Family income/wk

Edenhope 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)

Edenhope Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

69.8% 206 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.2% 89 dwellings

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

Edenhope Country of Birth

Australia

93.0%

England

3.9%

India

2.3%

Bangladesh

0.8%

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

Edenhope Religion

No Religion

38.4%

Catholic

21.1%

Anglican

13.3%

Not stated

10.4%

Uniting Church

10.1%

Lutheran

2.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Edenhope Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.9%

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

Edenhope Languages Spoken at Home

Malayalam

23.5%

Gujarati

23.5%

SAL Tagalog

17.6%

SAL Tot

17.6%

Bengali

17.6%

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

Edenhope Employment

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Employed full-time

31.4% 220 people

⏰

Employed part-time

18.6% 130 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 16 people

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Not in labour force

47.7% 334 people

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

Edenhope Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.7%

Bachelor Degree

22.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.2%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

Postgraduate Degree

4.0%

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

Edenhope Occupation

Professionals

25.5%

Managers

21.4%

Community & Personal Service

15.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.2%

Clerical & Administrative

10.9%

Labourers

8.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.2%

Sales Workers

1.4%

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

Edenhope Field of Study

Health

16.2%

Management & Commerce

15.8%

Engineering

14.9%

Education

12.6%

Agriculture & Environment

12.6%

Society & Culture

9.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Information Technology

4.1%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.3%

Architecture & Building

1.4%

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

Edenhope Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Edenhope Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.4%

$1-$149/wk

2.1%

$150-$299/wk

2.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

14.2%

$500-$649/wk

7.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.1%

$4,000+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Edenhope Marital Status

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Married

46.0% 374

↔️

Separated

4.7% 38

📋

Divorced

13.4% 109

🕊️

Widowed

11.3% 92

👤

Never married

24.6% 200

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Edenhope Ancestry

Australian

32.6%

English

31.5%

Irish

9.4%

Scottish

9.1%

German

6.1%

Other

3.0%

Indian

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Dutch

1.7%

Italian

1.1%

Filipino

1.0%

Welsh

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Edenhope School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

26.9%

Primary — Government

25.9%

Primary — Catholic

24.1%

Pre-school

13.0%

Vocational Education

10.2%

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

Edenhope Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

11.4% 197

✅

No need for assistance

88.6% 1,538

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

Edenhope Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

29.4% 214

—

Not a volunteer

70.6% 515

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Edenhope Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.4%

$300-$449/mo

10.6%

$450-$599/mo

3.5%

$600-$799/mo

16.5%

$800-$999/mo

22.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

5.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

4.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Edenhope How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.2%

Did not go to work

12.8%

Walked only

10.1%

Car (passenger)

6.5%

Truck

1.2%

Bicycle

1.2%

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

Edenhope Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.0%

1 vehicle

34.2%

2 vehicles

38.4%

3 vehicles

13.8%

4+ vehicles

8.5%

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

Edenhope Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.8%

2 bedrooms

16.8%

3 bedrooms

56.8%

4 bedrooms

18.1%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

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

Edenhope Population Mobility

15.3%

moved in the last year

37.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Edenhope Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,693

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Edenhope Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

113

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Edenhope Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

7.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.6%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Edenhope Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.2%

Couple — children under 15

38.4%

Couple — no children under 15

8.4%

One parent — no children under 15

7.5%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Edenhope Military Service

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Previously served

4.4% 32

👤

Never served

95.6% 700

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Edenhope Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.8% 108

—

Did not provide

85.2% 621

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Edenhope Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

1 child

9.3%

2 children

27.6%

3 children

24.0%

4 children

11.2%

5+ children

2.9%

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

Edenhope When Migrants Arrived

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

Edenhope Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

26.4%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

30.2%

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

Edenhope Household Size

1 person

41.9%

2 persons

36.9%

3 persons

8.3%

4 persons

6.4%

5 persons

4.0%

6+ persons

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Edenhope Where Residents Moved From

Same address

716

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

Moved from TAS

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

Edenhope Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.8%

Step family — no other children

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Edenhope Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 31 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Edenhope Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $963/wk

Median Rent $165/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.1%

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

If you earn X in Edenhope

Your weekly income

≈ $4,173/month

Median rent $165/wk

Left after rent $798/wk

Rent share 17.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $25/wk

Casterton

Income: $523/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $5/wk

Edenhope vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Macarthur (Vic.)

Pop: 469 Income: $614/wk Rent: $158/wk

Balnarring Beach

Pop: 471 Income: $866/wk Rent: $423/wk

Lismore (Vic.)

Pop: 472 Income: $533/wk Rent: $140/wk

Lindenow South

Pop: 475 Income: $719/wk Rent: $280/wk

Thorpdale

Pop: 475 Income: $613/wk Rent: $250/wk

Jeparit

Pop: 476 Income: $464/wk Rent: $120/wk

Compare Edenhope

Edenhope vs Macarthur (Vic.) →Edenhope vs Balnarring Beach →Edenhope vs Lismore (Vic.) →Edenhope vs Lindenow South →

Frequently Asked Questions About Edenhope

What is the population of Edenhope VIC?

The population of Edenhope VIC is 937 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².Edenhope is ranked #4,080 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Edenhope?

The median personal income in Edenhope VIC is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $963 per week.Family income is $1,566 per week.Edenhope is ranked #7,429 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Edenhope?

Median rent in Edenhope VIC is $165 per week ($715 per month).Rent represents 17.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Edenhope ranks #8,084 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Edenhope?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Edenhope VIC is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Edenhope?

The median age in Edenhope VIC is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Edenhope a good suburb to live in?

Edenhope is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 937.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.1% 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: 20844. All dollar figures in AUD.