Suburbs Garvoc

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Garvoc VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Garvoc VIC is 248 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Garvoc is $821 per week ($42,692 per year). Median rent in Garvoc is $200 per week ($867 per month). Garvoc has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Garvoc has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Garvoc is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Garvoc is $1,200.

There were 11 recorded offences in Garvoc in 2025-25, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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📍 Garvoc, Victoria — 38.2861°S, 142.8123°E

Crime: Low Med High

Garvoc Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Garvoc Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$821/wk
$42,692 per year
#3235 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,200/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Garvoc Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (124) Female 49.4% (121)

Population Density

2.4
people per km²
248 people · 103.8 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,025
Family income/wk

Garvoc Age Distribution

0-4
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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Garvoc Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
59.0% 36 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
41.0% 25 dwellings

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

Garvoc Country of Birth

Australia
96.4%
England
3.6%

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

Garvoc Religion

No Religion
43.4%
Catholic
30.3%
Not stated
6.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.6%
Christian (other)
4.8%
Baptist
3.1%
Eastern Orthodox
3.1%
Anglican
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Garvoc Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.1%

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

Garvoc Employment

💼
Employed full-time
50.3% 86 people
⏰
Employed part-time
21.1% 36 people
🏠
Not in labour force
28.7% 49 people

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

Garvoc Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.1%
Bachelor Degree
25.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.7%

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

Garvoc Occupation

Managers
42.5%
Community & Personal Service
15.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.3%
Professionals
11.0%
Labourers
9.6%
Sales Workers
5.5%
Clerical & Administrative
4.1%

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

Garvoc Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
24.4%
Health
19.2%
Engineering
15.4%
Society & Culture
11.5%
Management & Commerce
10.3%
Creative Arts
6.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.1%
Education
3.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.8%

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

Garvoc Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Garvoc Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
4.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
9.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
4.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.2%
$4,000+/wk
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Garvoc Marital Status

💍
Married
47.3% 95
↔️
Separated
2.0% 4
📋
Divorced
9.0% 18
🕊️
Widowed
4.5% 9
👤
Never married
37.3% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Garvoc Ancestry

Australian
35.3%
English
24.5%
Irish
15.8%
Scottish
9.9%
Dutch
4.3%
New Zealander
2.2%
Filipino
1.5%
German
1.5%
Other
1.5%
Italian
1.2%
Welsh
1.2%
Maltese
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Garvoc School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
26.7%
Secondary — Government
22.2%
Primary — Government
20.0%
Pre-school
13.3%
Secondary — Catholic
11.1%
Primary — Catholic
6.7%

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

Garvoc Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
0.7% 3
✅
No need for assistance
99.3% 450

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

Garvoc Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
26.4% 48
—
Not a volunteer
73.6% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Garvoc Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
40.0%
$800-$999/mo
20.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Garvoc How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.1%
Walked only
7.3%
Car (passenger)
5.2%
Did not go to work
4.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
3.1%
Other
3.1%

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

Garvoc Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.3%
2 vehicles
34.5%
3 vehicles
20.7%
4+ vehicles
19.5%

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

Garvoc Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.0%
2 bedrooms
9.1%
3 bedrooms
46.5%
4 bedrooms
29.3%
5 bedrooms
11.1%

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

Garvoc Population Mobility

6.2%
moved in the last year
20.5%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Garvoc Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
469
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Garvoc Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
20
Arthritis
10
Asthma
8
Heart disease
7
Diabetes
5
Lung condition
4

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

Garvoc Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$1-$149/wk
7.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
6.7%
$500-$649/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
13.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.6%
$3,500+/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Garvoc Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children under 15
24.0%
Couple — no children
17.6%
One parent — no children under 15
5.9%
One parent — children under 15
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Garvoc Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.2% 6
👤
Never served
96.8% 179

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Garvoc Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
8.1% 14
—
Did not provide
91.9% 159

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Garvoc Children Ever Born

No children
37.5%
2 children
19.6%
3 children
23.2%
4 children
14.3%
5+ children
5.4%

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

Garvoc When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5
1961–1970
7
2001–2010
4

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

Garvoc Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.8%
5–14 hours
24.9%
15–29 hours
15.5%
30+ hours
17.1%
Did not do domestic work
23.8%

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

Garvoc Household Size

1 person
25.5%
2 persons
26.5%
3 persons
17.3%
4 persons
15.3%
5 persons
7.1%
6+ persons
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Garvoc Where Residents Moved From

Same address
213
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from NSW
3

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

Garvoc Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Garvoc Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 11 total

Theft
4
Fraud
3
Assault
2
Property Damage
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Garvoc Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,468/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.6%

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

If you earn X in Garvoc

≈ $6,361/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,268/wk
Rent share 13.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena
Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $37/wk

Garvoc vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Jeetho
Pop: 124 Income: $746/wk Rent: $295/wk
Naringal
Pop: 124 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $200/wk
South Purrumbete
Pop: 124 Income: $739/wk Rent: $275/wk
Wannon
Pop: 124 Income: $758/wk Rent: $100/wk
Watchem
Pop: 124 Income: $465/wk Rent: $175/wk
Yeo
Pop: 124 Income: $838/wk Rent: $308/wk

Compare Garvoc

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garvoc

What is the population of Garvoc VIC?

The population of Garvoc VIC is 248 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.4 people per km².Garvoc is ranked #6,436 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Garvoc?

The median personal income in Garvoc VIC is $821 per week, or $42,692 per year.The median household income is $1,468 per week.Family income is $2,025 per week.Garvoc is ranked #3,235 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Garvoc?

Median rent in Garvoc VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 13.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Garvoc ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Garvoc?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Garvoc VIC is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Garvoc?

The median age in Garvoc VIC is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Garvoc a good suburb to live in?

Garvoc is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 248.The median income is $821/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.6% 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: 20969. All dollar figures in AUD.