Fosterville VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fosterville VIC is 57 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fosterville is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Median rent in Fosterville is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Fosterville has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Fosterville has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fosterville is $2,975.

There were 1 recorded offences in Fosterville in 2025-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Fosterville Population

0
residents (Census 2021)
Median Income
$599/wk
$31,148/yr
Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040/mo
Median Age
50yrs
National: 38
Mortgage
$2,975/mo
Household size: —

Fosterville Median Income & Rent

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Median Weekly Income
$599/wk
$31,148 per year
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Median Weekly Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Housing
$2,975/mo mortgage
Avg household size: —

Fosterville Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.4% (24) Female 55.6% (30)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
57 people · 46.8 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Fosterville Age Distribution

10-14
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fosterville Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.0% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.0% 8 dwellings

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

Fosterville Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Fosterville Religion

No Religion
39.6%
Catholic
20.8%
Not stated
10.4%
Pentecostal
10.4%
Uniting Church
6.3%
Anglican
6.3%
Christian (other)
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fosterville Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.4%

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

Fosterville Employment

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Employed full-time
29.3% 12 people
Employed part-time
17.1% 7 people
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Not in labour force
53.7% 22 people

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

Fosterville Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
55.0%
Certificate III/IV
45.0%

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

Fosterville Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
31.3%
Professionals
25.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
25.0%
Managers
18.8%

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

Fosterville Field of Study

Engineering
26.7%
Education
26.7%
Society & Culture
26.7%
Health
20.0%

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

Fosterville Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fosterville Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
29.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
23.5%
$4,000+/wk
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fosterville Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 25
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Divorced
8.0% 4
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Widowed
8.0% 4
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Never married
34.0% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fosterville Ancestry

Australian
34.8%
English
30.4%
Irish
14.5%
Scottish
11.6%
Italian
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fosterville School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
62.5%
Primary — Government
37.5%

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

Fosterville Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.9% 7
No need for assistance
93.1% 94

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

Fosterville Volunteering

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Volunteer
7.7% 3
Not a volunteer
92.3% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fosterville How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Fosterville Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.6%
2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
36.4%

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

Fosterville Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.8%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
45.8%

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

Fosterville Population Mobility

7.3%
moved in the last year
18.0%
moved in the last 5 years
46.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fosterville Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
96
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fosterville Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
5
Mental health
4

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

Fosterville Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
26.1%
$500-$649/wk
17.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.0%
$3,500+/wk
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fosterville Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.2%
Couple — no children
34.8%
One parent — children under 15
6.5%
One parent — no children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fosterville Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
29.2% 14
Did not provide
70.8% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fosterville Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Fosterville Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.3%
5–14 hours
24.4%
15–29 hours
17.8%
30+ hours
35.6%
Did not do domestic work
8.9%

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

Fosterville Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
53.3%
3 persons
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fosterville Where Residents Moved From

Same address
51
Moved from VIC
4

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

Fosterville Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fosterville Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Fosterville Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,550/wk
Median Rent $240/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.5%

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

If you earn X in Fosterville

≈ $6,717/month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $1,310/wk
Rent share 15.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Fosterville vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fosterville

What is the population of Fosterville VIC?

The population of Fosterville VIC is 57 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Fosterville?

The median personal income in Fosterville VIC is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year.The median household income is $1,550 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Fosterville?

Median rent in Fosterville VIC is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 15.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Fosterville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fosterville VIC is $2,975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fosterville?

The median age in Fosterville VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fosterville a good suburb to live in?

Fosterville is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 57.The median income is $599/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.5% 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: 20942. All dollar figures in AUD.