Suburbs Giffard West

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Giffard West VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Giffard West VIC is 72 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Giffard West is $487 per week ($25,324 per year). Median rent in Giffard West is $248 per week ($1,075 per month). Giffard West has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Giffard West has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Giffard West is $1,465.

There were 2 recorded offences in Giffard West in 2025-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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📍 Giffard West, Victoria — 38.3817°S, 146.9974°E

Crime: Low Med High

Giffard West Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Giffard West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$487/wk
$25,324 per year
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Median Rent
$248/wk
$1,075 per month
👤
Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,465/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Giffard West Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
72 people · 96.3 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Giffard West Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Giffard West Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
52.4% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.6% 10 dwellings

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

Giffard West Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Giffard West Religion

No Religion
28.8%
Not stated
24.7%
Catholic
15.1%
Uniting Church
15.1%
Anglican
8.2%
Eastern Orthodox
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Giffard West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.6%

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

Giffard West Employment

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Employed full-time
35.4% 17 people
⏰
Employed part-time
35.4% 17 people
🔍
Unemployed
6.3% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
22.9% 11 people

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

Giffard West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
69.6%
Bachelor Degree
17.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.0%

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

Giffard West Occupation

Managers
40.0%
Labourers
26.7%
Professionals
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.3%

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

Giffard West Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
24.0%
Health
24.0%
Management & Commerce
24.0%
Architecture & Building
16.0%
Engineering
12.0%

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

Giffard West Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Giffard West Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
31.6%
$800-$999/wk
21.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Giffard West Marital Status

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Married
61.4% 35
↔️
Separated
5.3% 3
👤
Never married
33.3% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Giffard West Ancestry

Australian
39.2%
English
26.6%
Scottish
19.0%
Greek
7.6%
Irish
3.8%
Italian
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Giffard West School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Giffard West Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 108

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

Giffard West Volunteering

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Volunteer
36.5% 19
—
Not a volunteer
63.5% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Giffard West Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
72.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Giffard West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
51.9%
Did not go to work
29.6%
Car (passenger)
18.5%

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

Giffard West Car Ownership

2 vehicles
39.1%
3 vehicles
39.1%
4+ vehicles
21.7%

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

Giffard West Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
16.7%
3 bedrooms
29.2%
4 bedrooms
37.5%
5 bedrooms
16.7%

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

Giffard West Population Mobility

16.0%
moved in the last year
34.8%
moved in the last 5 years
7.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Giffard West Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
104
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Giffard West Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
6
Arthritis
4
Asthma
3
Mental health
3

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

Giffard West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.5%
$1-$149/wk
18.8%
$150-$299/wk
12.5%
$300-$399/wk
14.6%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Giffard West Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.7%
Couple — no children under 15
24.4%
Couple — children under 15
22.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Giffard West Military Service

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Previously served
8.0% 4
👤
Never served
92.0% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Giffard West Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
6.4% 3
—
Did not provide
93.6% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Giffard West Children Ever Born

3 children
58.3%
5+ children
41.7%

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

Giffard West When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4

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

Giffard West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.4%
5–14 hours
32.7%
15–29 hours
12.2%
30+ hours
18.4%
Did not do domestic work
18.4%

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

Giffard West Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
43.8%
3 persons
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Giffard West Where Residents Moved From

Same address
42
Moved from VIC
8

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

Giffard West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Giffard West Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Giffard West Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $248/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.3%

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

If you earn X in Giffard West

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $248/wk
Left after rent $1,189/wk
Rent share 17.3%

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Dimboola
Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $78/wk
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Income: $560/wk Rent: $188/wk Save: $60/wk
Orbost
Income: $489/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $58/wk
Kerang
Income: $573/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $48/wk
Avoca (Vic.)
Income: $503/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $38/wk
Rochester (Vic.)
Income: $583/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $28/wk
Clunes (Vic.)
Income: $503/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $28/wk
Yarram
Income: $523/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $23/wk

Giffard West vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Cullen
Pop: 36 Income: $575/wk Rent: $195/wk
Homerton
Pop: 36 Income: $820/wk
Burramboot
Pop: 36 Income: $1,042/wk
Dunluce
Pop: 36 Income: $630/wk
Hiamdale
Pop: 36 Income: $966/wk
Kevington
Pop: 36 Income: $669/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Giffard West

What is the population of Giffard West VIC?

The population of Giffard West VIC is 72 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Giffard West?

The median personal income in Giffard West VIC is $487 per week, or $25,324 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.

How much is rent in Giffard West?

Median rent in Giffard West VIC is $248 per week ($1,075 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Giffard West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Giffard West VIC is $1,465. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Giffard West?

The median age in Giffard West VIC is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Giffard West a good suburb to live in?

Giffard West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 72.The median income is $487/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% 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: 20993. All dollar figures in AUD.