Erica VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Erica VIC is 184 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Erica is $695 per week ($36,140 per year). Median rent in Erica is $203 per week ($880 per month). Erica has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Erica has a population density of 12.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Erica is $1,040.

There were 3 recorded offences in Erica in 2025-25, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Erica Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Erica Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$695/wk
$36,140 per year
#5585 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$203/wk
$880 per month
#7357 of 14,663
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,040/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Erica Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (94) Female 49.2% (91)

Population Density

12.9
people per km²
184 people · 14.3 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Erica Age Distribution

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)

Erica Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.2% 45 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
34.8% 24 dwellings

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

Erica Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Erica Religion

No Religion
53.3%
Catholic
13.9%
Anglican
13.9%
Not stated
8.3%
Uniting Church
3.3%
Buddhism
2.8%
Baptist
2.2%
Pentecostal
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Erica Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.1%

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

Erica Employment

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Employed full-time
34.6% 53 people
Employed part-time
24.8% 38 people
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Unemployed
2.6% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
37.9% 58 people

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

Erica Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
62.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.5%
Bachelor Degree
11.3%
Certificate I/II
4.2%

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

Erica Occupation

Community & Personal Service
29.4%
Professionals
17.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.7%
Sales Workers
9.8%
Clerical & Administrative
9.8%
Labourers
5.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.9%
Managers
5.9%

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

Erica Field of Study

Engineering
26.4%
Health
20.8%
Society & Culture
11.3%
Agriculture & Environment
11.3%
Architecture & Building
9.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.5%
Creative Arts
7.5%
Management & Commerce
5.7%

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

Erica Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Erica Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.7%
$300-$399/wk
8.5%
$400-$499/wk
11.0%
$500-$649/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
3.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
19.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.9%
$4,000+/wk
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Erica Marital Status

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Married
40.0% 64
↔️
Separated
1.9% 3
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Divorced
18.8% 30
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Widowed
3.8% 6
👤
Never married
35.6% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Erica Ancestry

Australian
34.6%
English
26.3%
Scottish
10.4%
German
5.8%
Italian
5.8%
Irish
4.6%
Chinese
3.3%
Dutch
2.5%
Serbian
2.1%
Maltese
1.7%
Other
1.7%
Polish
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Erica School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
47.6%
Secondary — Government
38.1%
Vocational Education
14.3%

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

Erica Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.0% 10
No need for assistance
97.0% 322

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

Erica Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.5% 43
Not a volunteer
71.5% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Erica Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
14.3%
$600-$799/mo
19.0%
$800-$999/mo
38.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Erica How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.7%
Did not go to work
16.0%
Walked only
5.3%

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

Erica Car Ownership

1 vehicle
38.8%
2 vehicles
23.8%
3 vehicles
18.8%
4+ vehicles
18.8%

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

Erica Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
24.0%
3 bedrooms
50.7%
4 bedrooms
25.3%

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

Erica Population Mobility

4.2%
moved in the last year
25.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Erica Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
338
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Erica Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Asthma
11
Diabetes
9
Heart disease
9
Lung condition
9
Arthritis
8
Cancer
3

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

Erica Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.3%
$150-$299/wk
6.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
14.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Erica Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.2%
Couple — children under 15
21.7%
Couple — no children under 15
14.8%
One parent — no children under 15
13.0%
One parent — children under 15
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Erica Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.9% 6
👤
Never served
96.1% 148

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Erica Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
17.9% 27
Did not provide
82.1% 124

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Erica Children Ever Born

No children
32.3%
1 child
6.5%
2 children
27.4%
3 children
22.6%
4 children
11.3%

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

Erica When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
6
1981–1990
6

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

Erica Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.1%
5–14 hours
31.8%
15–29 hours
22.9%
30+ hours
10.8%
Did not do domestic work
22.3%

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

Erica Household Size

1 person
53.7%
2 persons
35.4%
3 persons
6.1%
4 persons
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Erica Where Residents Moved From

Same address
161
Moved from VIC
6
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Erica Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Erica Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Theft
3

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Erica Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
926
avg ICSEA score
8
total students
Rawson Primary School Government
Primary · 1-6 · 8 students
926
ICSEA

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

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Erica Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,260/wk
Median Rent $203/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.1%

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

If you earn X in Erica

≈ $5,460/month
Median rent $203/wk
Left after rent $1,057/wk
Rent share 16.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Erica vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erica

What is the population of Erica VIC?

The population of Erica VIC is 184 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.9 people per km².Erica is ranked #7,191 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Erica?

The median personal income in Erica VIC is $695 per week, or $36,140 per year.The median household income is $1,260 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.Erica is ranked #5,585 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Erica?

Median rent in Erica VIC is $203 per week ($880 per month).Rent represents 16.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Erica ranks #7,357 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Erica?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Erica VIC is $1,040. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Erica?

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

Is Erica a good suburb to live in?

Erica is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 184.The median income is $695/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.1% 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: 20881. All dollar figures in AUD.