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Foster VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Foster, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Foster VIC is 2,044 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Foster is $566 per week ($29,432 per year). Median rent in Foster is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Foster has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Foster has a population density of 17.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Foster is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Foster is $1,348.
There were 306 recorded offences in Foster in 2025-25, a rate of 150 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (162 offences).
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Foster Population
Foster Median Income & Rent
Foster Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Foster Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Foster Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Foster Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Foster Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Foster Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Foster Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Foster Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Foster Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Foster Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Foster Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Foster Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Foster Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Foster Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Foster Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Foster School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Foster Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Foster Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Foster Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Foster How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Foster Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Foster Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Foster Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Foster Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Foster Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Foster Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Foster Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Foster Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Foster Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Foster Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Foster When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Foster Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Foster Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Foster Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Foster Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Foster Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 306 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Foster Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foster
What is the population of Foster VIC?
The population of Foster VIC is 2,044 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.9 people per km².Foster is ranked #2,995 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Foster?
The median personal income in Foster VIC is $566 per week, or $29,432 per year.The median household income is $975 per week.Family income is $1,434 per week.Foster is ranked #7,536 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Foster?
Median rent in Foster VIC is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 24.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Foster ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Foster?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Foster VIC is $1,348. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Foster?
The median age in Foster VIC is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Foster a good suburb to live in?
Foster is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,044.The median income is $566/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.6% 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: 20940. All dollar figures in AUD.