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Gherang VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gherang VIC is 391 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gherang is $878 per week ($45,656 per year). Median rent in Gherang is $324 per week ($1,404 per month). Gherang has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Gherang has a population density of 13.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gherang is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gherang is $2,167.

There were 7 recorded offences in Gherang in 2025-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (2 offences).

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Gherang Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gherang Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$878/wk

$45,656 per year

#2395 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$324/wk

$1,404 per month

#4024 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gherang Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (199) Female 49.6% (196)

Population Density

13.7

people per km²

391 people · 28.6 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,600

Family income/wk

Gherang 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gherang Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.2% 61 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.8% 63 dwellings

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

Gherang Country of Birth

Australia

94.0%

England

3.8%

Germany

2.2%

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

Gherang Religion

No Religion

56.1%

Catholic

19.5%

Anglican

12.3%

Uniting Church

4.0%

Not stated

3.7%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.1%

Baptist

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gherang Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.3%

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

Gherang Employment

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Employed full-time

34.3% 98 people

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Employed part-time

35.0% 100 people

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Unemployed

1.4% 4 people

🏠

Not in labour force

29.4% 84 people

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

Gherang Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

29.8%

Bachelor Degree

25.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.7%

Postgraduate Degree

13.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.6%

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

Gherang Occupation

Professionals

31.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.8%

Managers

14.3%

Community & Personal Service

13.0%

Clerical & Administrative

6.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.2%

Sales Workers

4.5%

Labourers

4.5%

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

Gherang Field of Study

Society & Culture

16.2%

Health

16.2%

Architecture & Building

12.8%

Engineering

12.8%

Education

12.2%

Management & Commerce

10.8%

Agriculture & Environment

9.5%

Creative Arts

4.1%

Information Technology

2.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.7%

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

Gherang Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gherang Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.8%

$4,000+/wk

18.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gherang Marital Status

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Married

53.9% 171

↔️

Separated

0.9% 3

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Divorced

7.6% 24

🕊️

Widowed

1.9% 6

👤

Never married

35.6% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gherang Ancestry

English

32.7%

Australian

27.8%

Irish

13.6%

Scottish

8.6%

Other

5.9%

German

5.0%

Italian

2.0%

French

1.1%

Polish

0.9%

Spanish

0.9%

Korean

0.7%

Maltese

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gherang School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.2%

Secondary — Government

17.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

15.1%

Secondary — Catholic

10.5%

Vocational Education

10.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.3%

Pre-school

7.0%

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

Gherang Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 26

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 718

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

Gherang Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.0% 67

—

Not a volunteer

78.0% 237

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gherang Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

13.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

5.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

22.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gherang How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.1%

Did not go to work

17.0%

Car (passenger)

2.0%

Walked only

2.0%

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

Gherang Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.7%

2 vehicles

46.0%

3 vehicles

27.4%

4+ vehicles

12.9%

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

Gherang Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

18.5%

3 bedrooms

38.5%

4 bedrooms

36.9%

5 bedrooms

6.2%

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

Gherang Population Mobility

8.7%

moved in the last year

33.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gherang Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

758

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gherang Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Heart disease

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

Gherang Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$1-$149/wk

8.0%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.0%

$3,500+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gherang Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.6%

Couple — no children under 15

27.4%

Couple — no children

22.3%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

One parent — children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gherang Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

1.3% 4

🏅

Previously served

2.9% 9

👤

Never served

95.9% 302

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gherang Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 43

—

Did not provide

85.8% 260

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gherang Children Ever Born

No children

35.8%

1 child

12.4%

2 children

37.2%

3 children

11.7%

4 children

2.9%

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

Gherang When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Gherang Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.4%

5–14 hours

36.5%

15–29 hours

16.4%

30+ hours

15.1%

Did not do domestic work

14.5%

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

Gherang Household Size

1 person

16.1%

2 persons

29.2%

3 persons

21.2%

4 persons

23.4%

5 persons

7.3%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gherang Where Residents Moved From

Same address

336

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Gherang Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.7%

Step family — no other children

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gherang Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Justice Procedures

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Theft

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Gherang Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,025/wk

Median Rent $324/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.0%

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

If you earn X in Gherang

Your weekly income

≈ $8,775/month

Median rent $324/wk

Left after rent $1,701/wk

Rent share 16.0%

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Gherang vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Korweinguboora

Pop: 196 Income: $606/wk Rent: $175/wk

Neerim East

Pop: 196 Income: $779/wk Rent: $166/wk

Won Wron

Pop: 196 Income: $743/wk Rent: $250/wk

Cann River

Pop: 197 Income: $445/wk Rent: $120/wk

Cashmore

Pop: 197 Income: $907/wk Rent: $200/wk

Ovens

Pop: 197 Income: $734/wk Rent: $183/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gherang

What is the population of Gherang VIC?

The population of Gherang VIC is 391 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.7 people per km².Gherang is ranked #5,463 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gherang?

The median personal income in Gherang VIC is $878 per week, or $45,656 per year.The median household income is $2,025 per week.Family income is $2,600 per week.Gherang is ranked #2,395 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gherang?

Median rent in Gherang VIC is $324 per week ($1,404 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gherang ranks #4,024 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gherang?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gherang 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 Gherang?

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

Is Gherang a good suburb to live in?

Gherang is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 391.The median income is $878/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% 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: 20989. All dollar figures in AUD.