Ercildoune VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ercildoune VIC is 90 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ercildoune is $857 per week ($44,564 per year). Median rent in Ercildoune is $200 per week ($867 per month). Ercildoune has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Ercildoune has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ercildoune is $2,000.

There were 4 recorded offences in Ercildoune in 2025-25, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Ercildoune Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Ercildoune Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$857/wk
$44,564 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ercildoune Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (47) Female 47.8% (43)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
90 people · 88.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,050
Family income/wk

Ercildoune Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ercildoune Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
59.3% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.7% 11 dwellings

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

Ercildoune Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Ercildoune Religion

Catholic
29.3%
Not stated
28.3%
No Religion
27.2%
Uniting Church
10.9%
Anglican
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ercildoune Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.3%

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

Ercildoune Employment

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Employed full-time
56.4% 31 people
Employed part-time
16.4% 9 people
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Not in labour force
27.3% 15 people

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

Ercildoune Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
32.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
17.6%

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

Ercildoune Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
20.5%
Professionals
17.9%
Managers
17.9%
Sales Workers
15.4%
Community & Personal Service
12.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.7%

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

Ercildoune Field of Study

Education
19.4%
Architecture & Building
16.7%
Agriculture & Environment
16.7%
Engineering
16.7%
Management & Commerce
13.9%
Health
8.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.3%

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

Ercildoune Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ercildoune Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
15.0%
$800-$999/wk
15.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
40.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.0%
$4,000+/wk
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ercildoune Marital Status

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Married
50.7% 38
↔️
Separated
5.3% 4
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Divorced
6.7% 5
🕊️
Widowed
12.0% 9
👤
Never married
25.3% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ercildoune Ancestry

Australian
37.6%
English
31.2%
Irish
12.9%
Other
9.7%
Scottish
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ercildoune School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
38.5%
Pre-school
30.8%
Secondary — Catholic
30.8%

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

Ercildoune Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.7% 5
No need for assistance
96.3% 129

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

Ercildoune Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.0% 13
Not a volunteer
74.0% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ercildoune How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
88.0%
Did not go to work
12.0%

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

Ercildoune Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.9%
2 vehicles
61.3%
3 vehicles
12.9%
4+ vehicles
12.9%

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

Ercildoune Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
25.0%
4 bedrooms
60.7%

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

Ercildoune Population Mobility

4.7%
moved in the last year
26.1%
moved in the last 5 years
55.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ercildoune Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
142
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ercildoune Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3

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

Ercildoune Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.6%
$650-$799/wk
20.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ercildoune Family Structure

Couple — no children
47.4%
Couple — children under 15
47.4%
One parent — children under 15
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ercildoune Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.1% 12
Did not provide
78.9% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ercildoune Children Ever Born

No children
62.5%
3 children
37.5%

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

Ercildoune When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4

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

Ercildoune Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.7%
5–14 hours
41.2%
15–29 hours
11.8%
30+ hours
15.7%
Did not do domestic work
15.7%

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

Ercildoune Household Size

1 person
24.2%
2 persons
30.3%
3 persons
18.2%
4 persons
18.2%
5 persons
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ercildoune Where Residents Moved From

Same address
61
Moved from VIC
3

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

Ercildoune Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ercildoune Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Theft
2
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2020
2023
2024
2025

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

Ercildoune Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,937/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.3%

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

If you earn X in Ercildoune

≈ $8,394/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,737/wk
Rent share 10.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Ercildoune vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ercildoune

What is the population of Ercildoune VIC?

The population of Ercildoune VIC is 90 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Ercildoune?

The median personal income in Ercildoune VIC is $857 per week, or $44,564 per year.The median household income is $1,937 per week.Family income is $2,050 per week.

How much is rent in Ercildoune?

Median rent in Ercildoune VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 10.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Ercildoune?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ercildoune VIC is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ercildoune?

The median age in Ercildoune VIC is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ercildoune a good suburb to live in?

Ercildoune is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 90.The median income is $857/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.3% 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: 20880. All dollar figures in AUD.