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Greta West VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Greta West VIC is 157 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Greta West is $580 per week ($30,160 per year). Median rent in Greta West is $215 per week ($932 per month). Greta West has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Greta West has a population density of 3.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Greta West is $1,233.

There were 6 recorded offences in Greta West in 2025-25, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (2 offences).

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Greta West Population

residents (Census 2021)

Greta West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$580/wk

$30,160 per year

#7376 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$215/wk

$932 per month

#7179 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,233/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Greta West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (76) Female 52.5% (84)

Population Density

3.4

people per km²

157 people · 45.8 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Greta West 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)

Greta West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.7% 37 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.3% 24 dwellings

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

Greta West Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Greta West Religion

No Religion

42.5%

Anglican

18.3%

Catholic

17.6%

Not stated

10.5%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

2.6%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Greta West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.6%

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

Greta West Employment

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Employed full-time

40.7% 46 people

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Employed part-time

18.6% 21 people

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Not in labour force

40.7% 46 people

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

Greta West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.1%

Bachelor Degree

19.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.7%

Postgraduate Degree

9.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.8%

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

Greta West Occupation

Professionals

30.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.6%

Community & Personal Service

16.3%

Managers

14.0%

Clerical & Administrative

14.0%

Labourers

7.0%

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

Greta West Field of Study

Engineering

24.4%

Health

22.0%

Society & Culture

17.1%

Education

14.6%

Management & Commerce

7.3%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.3%

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

Greta West Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Greta West Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

9.7%

$500-$649/wk

9.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

17.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Greta West Marital Status

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Married

54.1% 73

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Divorced

8.9% 12

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Widowed

4.4% 6

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Never married

32.6% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Greta West Ancestry

Australian

40.5%

English

33.2%

Irish

13.2%

Scottish

8.9%

German

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Greta West School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

47.4%

Pre-school

21.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.8%

Secondary — Catholic

15.8%

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

Greta West Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.1% 14

✅

No need for assistance

94.9% 258

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

Greta West Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

28.5% 35

—

Not a volunteer

71.5% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Greta West Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

27.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

31.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Greta West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Car (passenger)

11.5%

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

Greta West Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.7%

2 vehicles

43.5%

3 vehicles

22.6%

4+ vehicles

16.1%

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

Greta West Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.2%

3 bedrooms

56.6%

4 bedrooms

30.2%

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

Greta West Population Mobility

13.0%

moved in the last year

28.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Greta West Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

279

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Greta West Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Greta West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.4%

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

11.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

15.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Greta West Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.6%

Couple — children under 15

27.2%

Couple — no children under 15

21.4%

One parent — no children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Greta West Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.9% 23

—

Did not provide

81.1% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Greta West Children Ever Born

No children

32.4%

2 children

35.1%

3 children

24.3%

4 children

8.1%

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

Greta West When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Greta West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

27.4%

15–29 hours

24.2%

30+ hours

17.7%

Did not do domestic work

12.1%

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

Greta West Household Size

1 person

22.7%

2 persons

43.9%

3 persons

12.1%

4 persons

15.2%

6+ persons

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Greta West Where Residents Moved From

Same address

120

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Greta West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Greta West Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Drug Offences

Justice Procedures

Theft

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2023

2025

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

Greta West Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,180/wk

Median Rent $215/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.2%

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

If you earn X in Greta West

Your weekly income

≈ $5,113/month

Median rent $215/wk

Left after rent $965/wk

Rent share 18.2%

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Income: $538/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $15/wk

Cohuna

Income: $594/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $30/wk

Orbost

Income: $489/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $25/wk

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $75/wk

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $50/wk

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $45/wk

Donald

Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $35/wk

St Arnaud

Income: $560/wk Rent: $188/wk Save: $27/wk

Greta West vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Boralma

Pop: 79 Income: $700/wk Rent: $290/wk

Mooralla

Pop: 79 Income: $933/wk Rent: $150/wk

Nareen

Pop: 79 Income: $982/wk Rent: $85/wk

Plumpton (Vic.)

Pop: 79 Income: $687/wk Rent: $450/wk

Pootilla

Pop: 79 Income: $737/wk Rent: $300/wk

Sailors Falls

Pop: 79 Income: $491/wk Rent: $246/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Greta West

What is the population of Greta West VIC?

The population of Greta West VIC is 157 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.4 people per km².Greta West is ranked #7,639 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Greta West?

The median personal income in Greta West VIC is $580 per week, or $30,160 per year.The median household income is $1,180 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Greta West is ranked #7,376 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Greta West?

Median rent in Greta West VIC is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Greta West ranks #7,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Greta West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Greta West VIC is $1,233. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Greta West?

The median age in Greta West VIC is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Greta West a good suburb to live in?

Greta West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 157.The median income is $580/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 21110. All dollar figures in AUD.