Gainsborough VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gainsborough VIC is 61 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gainsborough is $974 per week ($50,648 per year). Median rent in Gainsborough is $125 per week ($542 per month). Gainsborough has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Gainsborough has a population density of 9.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gainsborough is $1,517.

There were 9 recorded offences in Gainsborough in 2024-24, a rate of 148 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (7 offences).

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Gainsborough Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gainsborough Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$974/wk
$50,648 per year
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Median Rent
$125/wk
$542 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Gainsborough Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (31) Female 50.0% (31)

Population Density

9.3
people per km²
61 people · 6.6 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Gainsborough Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
25-29
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gainsborough Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.2% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.8% 11 dwellings

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

Gainsborough Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gainsborough Religion

No Religion
28.8%
Catholic
19.7%
Not stated
16.7%
Othr Protestnt
13.6%
Uniting Church
13.6%
Anglican
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gainsborough Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
42.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.5%

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

Gainsborough Employment

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Employed full-time
62.8% 27 people
Employed part-time
9.3% 4 people
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Not in labour force
27.9% 12 people

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

Gainsborough Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
72.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.3%

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

Gainsborough Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
26.1%
Managers
21.7%
Community & Personal Service
21.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.4%
Professionals
13.0%

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

Gainsborough Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.8%
Engineering
22.2%
Health
16.7%
Society & Culture
16.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
16.7%

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

Gainsborough Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gainsborough Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gainsborough Marital Status

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Married
64.3% 27
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Divorced
16.7% 7
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Never married
19.0% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gainsborough Ancestry

Australian
49.3%
English
25.4%
Irish
11.3%
Dutch
5.6%
German
4.2%
Scottish
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gainsborough School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
45.5%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
27.3%
Secondary — Government
27.3%

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

Gainsborough Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 93

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

Gainsborough Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.8% 6
Not a volunteer
84.2% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gainsborough How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.7%
Walked only
13.6%
Did not go to work
13.6%

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

Gainsborough Car Ownership

2 vehicles
57.9%
3 vehicles
21.1%
4+ vehicles
21.1%

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

Gainsborough Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
63.0%
4 bedrooms
37.0%

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

Gainsborough Population Mobility

21.2%
moved in the last year
52.0%
moved in the last 5 years
74.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gainsborough Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
117
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gainsborough Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5
Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3

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

Gainsborough Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
14.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
33.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gainsborough Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.2%
Couple — children under 15
34.6%
One parent — children under 15
7.7%
Couple — no children under 15
5.8%
One parent — no children under 15
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gainsborough Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.0% 3
Did not provide
93.0% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gainsborough Children Ever Born

2 children
57.1%
3 children
42.9%

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

Gainsborough Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.3%
5–14 hours
30.2%
15–29 hours
18.6%
30+ hours
11.6%
Did not do domestic work
16.3%

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

Gainsborough Household Size

1 person
12.5%
2 persons
45.8%
3 persons
29.2%
5 persons
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gainsborough Where Residents Moved From

Same address
41
Moved — same area (SA2)
10
Moved from VIC
6

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

Gainsborough Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gainsborough Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 9 total

Weapons
7
Assault
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2020
2024

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

Gainsborough Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
916
avg ICSEA score
17
total students
Bona Vista Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 17 students
916
ICSEA

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

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Gainsborough Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,062/wk
Median Rent $125/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.1%

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

If you earn X in Gainsborough

≈ $8,935/month
Median rent $125/wk
Left after rent $1,937/wk
Rent share 6.1%

Gainsborough vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gainsborough

What is the population of Gainsborough VIC?

The population of Gainsborough VIC is 61 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Gainsborough?

The median personal income in Gainsborough VIC is $974 per week, or $50,648 per year.The median household income is $2,062 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Gainsborough?

Median rent in Gainsborough VIC is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 6.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Gainsborough?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gainsborough VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gainsborough?

The median age in Gainsborough VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gainsborough a good suburb to live in?

Gainsborough is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 61.The median income is $974/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.1% 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: 20962. All dollar figures in AUD.