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Faraday VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Faraday, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Faraday VIC is 194 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Faraday is $615 per week ($31,980 per year). Median rent in Faraday is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Faraday has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Faraday has a population density of 8.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Faraday is Canada. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Faraday is $1,732.
There were 5 recorded offences in Faraday in 2025-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (3 offences).
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Faraday Population
Faraday Median Income & Rent
Faraday Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Faraday Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Faraday Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Faraday Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Faraday Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Faraday Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Faraday Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Faraday Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Faraday Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Faraday Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Faraday Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Faraday Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Faraday Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Faraday Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Faraday School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Faraday Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Faraday Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Faraday Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Faraday How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Faraday Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Faraday Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Faraday Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Faraday Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Faraday Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Faraday Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Faraday Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Faraday Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Faraday Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Faraday Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Faraday When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Faraday Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Faraday Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Faraday Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Faraday Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Faraday Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Faraday Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Faraday
What is the population of Faraday VIC?
The population of Faraday VIC is 194 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.4 people per km².Faraday is ranked #7,031 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Faraday?
The median personal income in Faraday VIC is $615 per week, or $31,980 per year.The median household income is $1,339 per week.Family income is $1,525 per week.Faraday is ranked #6,854 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Faraday?
Median rent in Faraday VIC is $315 per week ($1,365 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Faraday ranks #4,253 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Faraday?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Faraday VIC is $1,732. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Faraday?
The median age in Faraday VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Faraday a good suburb to live in?
Faraday is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 194.The median income is $615/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% 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: 20907. All dollar figures in AUD.