Giffard VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Giffard VIC is 73 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Giffard is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Giffard is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Giffard has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Giffard has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Giffard is England. The most common religion is No Religion (75% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Giffard is $1,235.

There were 1 recorded offences in Giffard in 2025-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Giffard Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Giffard Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$255/wk
$1,105 per month
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Median Age
33years
5 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,235/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Giffard Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (37) Female 48.6% (35)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
73 people · 121.4 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Giffard Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Giffard Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
55.6% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
44.4% 8 dwellings

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

Giffard Country of Birth

Australia
87.1%
England
12.9%

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

Giffard Religion

No Religion
74.6%
Catholic
25.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Giffard Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
19.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.0%

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

Giffard Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 20 people
Employed part-time
30.0% 18 people
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Unemployed
8.3% 5 people
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Not in labour force
28.3% 17 people

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

Giffard Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
34.2%
Bachelor Degree
15.8%

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

Giffard Occupation

Labourers
27.3%
Clerical & Administrative
22.7%
Managers
18.2%
Community & Personal Service
18.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.6%

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

Giffard Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
31.6%
Management & Commerce
31.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
21.1%
Creative Arts
15.8%

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

Giffard Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Giffard Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
21.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
28.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.4%
$4,000+/wk
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Giffard Marital Status

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Married
40.0% 22
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Divorced
10.9% 6
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Never married
49.1% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Giffard Ancestry

Australian
41.3%
English
21.7%
Other
9.8%
Irish
8.7%
Scottish
6.5%
German
5.4%
New Zealander
3.3%
Polish
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Giffard School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.1%
Vocational Education
42.9%

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

Giffard Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.3% 3
No need for assistance
97.7% 130

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

Giffard Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.7% 14
Not a volunteer
76.3% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Giffard Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Giffard How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.0%
Car (passenger)
25.0%
Did not go to work
25.0%

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

Giffard Car Ownership

1 vehicle
34.5%
2 vehicles
34.5%
3 vehicles
13.8%
4+ vehicles
17.2%

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

Giffard Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
75.0%
4 bedrooms
25.0%

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

Giffard Population Mobility

10.0%
moved in the last year
32.3%
moved in the last 5 years
7.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Giffard Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
148
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Giffard Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Asthma
3

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

Giffard Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.9%
$150-$299/wk
9.7%
$650-$799/wk
12.9%
$800-$999/wk
22.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Giffard Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
31.6%
Couple — no children
26.3%
Couple — no children under 15
19.3%
One parent — children under 15
12.3%
One parent — no children under 15
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Giffard Military Service

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Previously served
5.3% 3
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Never served
94.7% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Giffard Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.8% 9
Did not provide
84.2% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Giffard Children Ever Born

No children
26.3%
1 child
21.1%
2 children
21.1%
3 children
15.8%
4 children
15.8%

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

Giffard When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
5
1991–2000
4

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

Giffard Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.0%
5–14 hours
38.0%
15–29 hours
6.0%
30+ hours
16.0%
Did not do domestic work
24.0%

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

Giffard Household Size

1 person
30.4%
2 persons
34.8%
3 persons
34.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Giffard Where Residents Moved From

Same address
63
Moved from VIC
7

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

Giffard Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Giffard Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $255/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.5%

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

If you earn X in Giffard

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $255/wk
Left after rent $932/wk
Rent share 21.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Giffard vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Giffard

What is the population of Giffard VIC?

The population of Giffard VIC is 73 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Giffard?

The median personal income in Giffard VIC is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Giffard?

Median rent in Giffard VIC is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 21.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Giffard?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Giffard VIC is $1,235. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Giffard?

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

Is Giffard a good suburb to live in?

Giffard is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 73.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.5% 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: 20992. All dollar figures in AUD.