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Gillieston VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gillieston VIC is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gillieston is $674 per week ($35,048 per year). Median rent in Gillieston is $210 per week ($910 per month). Gillieston has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Gillieston has a population density of 3.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gillieston is $1,430.

There were 5 recorded offences in Gillieston in 2025-25, a rate of 111 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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📍 Gillieston, Victoria — 36.3357°S, 145.2047°E

Crime: Low Med High

Gillieston Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gillieston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$674/wk
$35,048 per year
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Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,430/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.6 per bedroom

Gillieston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 65.0% (26) Female 35.0% (14)

Population Density

3.4
people per km²
45 people · 13.3 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Gillieston Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
30-34
50-54
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gillieston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
63.6% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
36.4% 4 dwellings

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

Gillieston Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gillieston Religion

Catholic
43.2%
No Religion
13.6%
Anglican
11.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
11.4%
Pentecostal
6.8%
Not stated
6.8%
Christian (other)
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gillieston Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent
36.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.0%

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

Gillieston Employment

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Employed full-time
53.3% 16 people
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Not in labour force
46.7% 14 people

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

Gillieston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Gillieston Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers
50.0%
Labourers
50.0%

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

Gillieston Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
62.5%
Engineering
37.5%

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

Gillieston Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gillieston Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gillieston Marital Status

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Married
44.7% 17
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Divorced
21.1% 8
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Never married
34.2% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gillieston Ancestry

English
32.3%
Australian
24.2%
Irish
16.1%
Italian
14.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.5%
New Zealander
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gillieston School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Gillieston Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 76

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

Gillieston Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.6% 10
—
Not a volunteer
71.4% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gillieston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gillieston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.6%
Did not go to work
29.4%

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

Gillieston Car Ownership

2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
31.3%
4+ vehicles
18.8%

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

Gillieston Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
28.6%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
21.4%

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

Gillieston Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
16.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gillieston Indigenous Population

8.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
73
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gillieston Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
3

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

Gillieston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
21.1%
$650-$799/wk
31.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gillieston Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
54.2%
Couple — no children
16.7%
One parent — children under 15
16.7%
Couple — no children under 15
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gillieston Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 4
—
Did not provide
87.5% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gillieston Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Gillieston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.8%
5–14 hours
35.3%
15–29 hours
14.7%
30+ hours
17.6%
Did not do domestic work
20.6%

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

Gillieston Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
60.0%
3 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gillieston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gillieston Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Theft
4
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Gillieston Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,166/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.0%

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

If you earn X in Gillieston

≈ $5,053/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $956/wk
Rent share 18.0%

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Gillieston vs State & National Average

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Pop: 23 Income: $350/wk
Basalt (Vic.)
Pop: 23 Income: $695/wk
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Pop: 23 Income: $599/wk
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Pop: 23 Income: $550/wk
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Pop: 23 Income: $474/wk
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Pop: 23 Income: $700/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gillieston

What is the population of Gillieston VIC?

The population of Gillieston VIC is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Gillieston?

The median personal income in Gillieston VIC is $674 per week, or $35,048 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Gillieston?

Median rent in Gillieston VIC is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 18.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Gillieston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gillieston VIC is $1,430. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gillieston?

The median age in Gillieston VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gillieston a good suburb to live in?

Gillieston is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 45.The median income is $674/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.0% 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: 20996. All dollar figures in AUD.