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Girgarre East VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Girgarre East VIC is 143 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Girgarre East is $730 per week ($37,960 per year). Median rent in Girgarre East is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Girgarre East has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Girgarre East has a population density of 3.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Girgarre East is $1,514.

There were 3 recorded offences in Girgarre East in 2025-25, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Girgarre East Population

residents (Census 2021)

Girgarre East Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$730/wk

$37,960 per year

#4918 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$275/wk

$1,192 per month

#5547 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,514/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Girgarre East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (77) Female 48.3% (72)

Population Density

3.4

people per km²

143 people · 42.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Girgarre East 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Girgarre East Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.9% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.1% 24 dwellings

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

Girgarre East Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Girgarre East Religion

No Religion

36.9%

Not stated

18.1%

Catholic

15.4%

Anglican

14.1%

Uniting Church

8.7%

Eastern Orthodox

4.0%

Pentecostal

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Girgarre East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.0%

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

Girgarre East Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Girgarre East Employment

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Employed full-time

44.7% 42 people

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Employed part-time

30.9% 29 people

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Not in labour force

24.5% 23 people

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

Girgarre East Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Bachelor Degree

16.0%

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

Girgarre East Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

28.9%

Managers

26.3%

Labourers

18.4%

Community & Personal Service

10.5%

Professionals

7.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.9%

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

Girgarre East Field of Study

Management & Commerce

30.6%

Engineering

16.7%

Society & Culture

16.7%

Education

11.1%

Agriculture & Environment

8.3%

Architecture & Building

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.3%

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

Girgarre East Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Girgarre East Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

21.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Girgarre East Marital Status

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Married

48.7% 55

↔️

Separated

3.5% 4

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Divorced

8.8% 10

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Widowed

5.3% 6

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Never married

33.6% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Girgarre East Ancestry

Australian

40.2%

English

26.2%

Irish

6.7%

Scottish

4.9%

Italian

4.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.7%

Greek

3.7%

Other

3.7%

Dutch

3.0%

German

1.8%

Welsh

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Girgarre East School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.6%

Primary — Catholic

12.5%

Secondary — Government

12.5%

Secondary — Catholic

12.5%

Vocational Education

12.5%

Pre-school

9.4%

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

Girgarre East Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 12

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 236

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

Girgarre East Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.3% 16

—

Not a volunteer

83.7% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Girgarre East Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

19.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Girgarre East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.7%

Did not go to work

13.2%

Walked only

9.4%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

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

Girgarre East Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.0%

2 vehicles

46.8%

3 vehicles

10.6%

4+ vehicles

25.5%

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

Girgarre East Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

58.7%

4 bedrooms

23.9%

5 bedrooms

17.4%

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

Girgarre East Population Mobility

21.7%

moved in the last year

38.3%

moved in the last 5 years

1.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Girgarre East Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

242

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Girgarre East Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Girgarre East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

15.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Girgarre East Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.1%

Couple — no children

36.3%

Couple — no children under 15

11.8%

One parent — children under 15

5.9%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Girgarre East Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.8% 18

—

Did not provide

81.3% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Girgarre East Children Ever Born

No children

21.7%

1 child

21.7%

2 children

43.5%

4 children

13.0%

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

Girgarre East When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Girgarre East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

31.9%

15–29 hours

10.6%

30+ hours

18.1%

Did not do domestic work

21.3%

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

Girgarre East Household Size

1 person

25.5%

2 persons

39.2%

3 persons

13.7%

4 persons

13.7%

6+ persons

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Girgarre East Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Girgarre East Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Girgarre East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Property Damage

Theft

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Girgarre East Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $275/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.6%

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

If you earn X in Girgarre East

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $275/wk

Left after rent $1,287/wk

Rent share 17.6%

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Girgarre East vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Crowlands

Pop: 72 Income: $525/wk Rent: $119/wk

Bemm River

Pop: 72 Income: $388/wk Rent: $220/wk

Cobrico

Pop: 72 Income: $604/wk

Giffard West

Pop: 72 Income: $487/wk Rent: $248/wk

Nalangil

Pop: 72 Income: $680/wk Rent: $180/wk

Perry Bridge

Pop: 72 Income: $702/wk Rent: $215/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Girgarre East

What is the population of Girgarre East VIC?

The population of Girgarre East VIC is 143 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.4 people per km².Girgarre East is ranked #7,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Girgarre East?

The median personal income in Girgarre East VIC is $730 per week, or $37,960 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Girgarre East is ranked #4,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Girgarre East?

Median rent in Girgarre East VIC is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 17.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Girgarre East ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Girgarre East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Girgarre East VIC is $1,514. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Girgarre East?

The median age in Girgarre East VIC is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Girgarre East a good suburb to live in?

Girgarre East is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 143.The median income is $730/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.6% 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: 21000. All dollar figures in AUD.