Suburbs Gatum

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Gatum VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gatum VIC is 35 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gatum is $840 per week ($43,680 per year). Median rent in Gatum is $200 per week ($867 per month). Gatum has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Gatum has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (71% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gatum is $2,167.

There were 3 recorded offences in Gatum in 2024-24, a rate of 86 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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📍 Gatum, Victoria — 37.3891°S, 141.9486°E

Crime: Low Med High

Gatum Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gatum Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$840/wk
$43,680 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
33years
5 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gatum Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.5% (15) Female 54.5% (18)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
35 people · 88.8 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,666
Family income/wk

Gatum Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
40-44
45-49
50-54
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gatum Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

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

Gatum Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gatum Religion

No Religion
71.4%
Catholic
11.4%
Anglican
8.6%
Baptist
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gatum Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
24.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.0%

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

Gatum Employment

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Employed full-time
85.0% 17 people
⏰
Employed part-time
15.0% 3 people

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

Gatum Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
40.0%
Bachelor Degree
35.0%
Certificate III/IV
25.0%

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

Gatum Occupation

Managers
83.3%
Labourers
16.7%

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

Gatum Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
50.0%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Engineering
15.0%
Education
15.0%

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

Gatum Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gatum Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
28.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
28.6%
$4,000+/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gatum Marital Status

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Married
76.2% 16
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Never married
23.8% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gatum Ancestry

Australian
42.0%
English
40.0%
Irish
18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gatum School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Catholic
50.0%

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

Gatum Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 65

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

Gatum Volunteering

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Volunteer
52.0% 13
—
Not a volunteer
48.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gatum How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.3%
Did not go to work
26.7%

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

Gatum Car Ownership

1 vehicle
57.1%
2 vehicles
42.9%

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

Gatum Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
70.0%
5 bedrooms
30.0%

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

Gatum Population Mobility

8.3%
moved in the last year
12.1%
moved in the last 5 years
95.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gatum Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
64
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gatum Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5

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

Gatum Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
29.4%
$800-$999/wk
17.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
29.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gatum Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
90.3%
Couple — no children
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gatum Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 3
—
Did not provide
88.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gatum Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
45.8%
5–14 hours
41.7%
15–29 hours
12.5%

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

Gatum Household Size

2 persons
46.7%
4 persons
33.3%
5 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gatum Where Residents Moved From

Same address
33
Moved from VIC
3

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

Gatum Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gatum Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 3 total

Theft
3

Offence trend by year:

2021
2024

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

Gatum Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.8%

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

If you earn X in Gatum

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,362/wk
Rent share 12.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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

Gatum vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Whipstick
Pop: 18 Income: $374/wk
Areegra
Pop: 18 Income: $1,187/wk
Boonah (Vic.)
Pop: 18 Income: $668/wk Rent: $350/wk
Bunguluke
Pop: 18 Income: $612/wk Rent: $375/wk
Carron
Pop: 18 Income: $474/wk
Coonooer West
Pop: 18 Income: $537/wk

Compare Gatum

Gatum vs Whipstick →Gatum vs Areegra →Gatum vs Boonah (Vic.) →Gatum vs Bunguluke →

Frequently Asked Questions About Gatum

What is the population of Gatum VIC?

The population of Gatum VIC is 35 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Gatum?

The median personal income in Gatum VIC is $840 per week, or $43,680 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.

How much is rent in Gatum?

Median rent in Gatum VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 12.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Gatum?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gatum VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gatum?

The median age in Gatum VIC is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gatum a good suburb to live in?

Gatum is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 35.The median income is $840/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.8% 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: 20971. All dollar figures in AUD.