Suburbs Happy Valley (Swan Hill - Vic.)

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Happy Valley VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Happy Valley VIC is 75 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Happy Valley is $622 per week ($32,344 per year). Median rent in Happy Valley is $218 per week ($945 per month). Happy Valley has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Happy Valley has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (63% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Happy Valley is $1,900.

There were 3 recorded offences in Happy Valley in 2025-25, a rate of 40 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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📍 Happy Valley, Victoria — 34.6952°S, 142.7126°E

Crime: Low Med High

Happy Valley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Happy Valley Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$622/wk
$32,344 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$218/wk
$945 per month
👤
Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,900/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Happy Valley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (38) Female 46.5% (33)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
75 people · 46.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Happy Valley Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Happy Valley Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
69.2% 9 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
30.8% 4 dwellings

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

Happy Valley Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Happy Valley Religion

Catholic
63.2%
Not stated
15.8%
Anglican
6.6%
Buddhism
5.3%
No Religion
5.3%
Uniting Church
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Happy Valley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.5%

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

Happy Valley Languages Spoken at Home

Italian
100.0%

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

Happy Valley Employment

💼
Employed full-time
37.5% 15 people
⏰
Employed part-time
30.0% 12 people
🏠
Not in labour force
32.5% 13 people

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

Happy Valley Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
54.5%
Certificate III/IV
45.5%

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

Happy Valley Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Happy Valley Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Happy Valley Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Happy Valley Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
25.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
50.0%
$4,000+/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Happy Valley Marital Status

💍
Married
61.1% 33
↔️
Separated
7.4% 4
📋
Divorced
5.6% 3
👤
Never married
25.9% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Happy Valley Ancestry

Italian
46.3%
Australian
28.0%
English
15.9%
Other
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Happy Valley School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
75.0%
Pre-school
25.0%

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

Happy Valley Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
2.5% 3
✅
No need for assistance
97.5% 117

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

Happy Valley Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
6.0% 3
—
Not a volunteer
94.0% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Happy Valley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
56.3%
Did not go to work
25.0%
Walked only
18.8%

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

Happy Valley Car Ownership

1 vehicle
40.9%
2 vehicles
22.7%
3 vehicles
18.2%
4+ vehicles
18.2%

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

Happy Valley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
22.2%
3 bedrooms
16.7%
4 bedrooms
61.1%

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

Happy Valley Population Mobility

11.6%
moved in the last year
16.4%
moved in the last 5 years
53.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Happy Valley Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
106
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Happy Valley Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
4

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

Happy Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
13.9%
$500-$649/wk
22.2%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Happy Valley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.1%
Couple — no children
30.8%
Couple — no children under 15
21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Happy Valley Military Service

🏅
Previously served
11.1% 6
👤
Never served
88.9% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Happy Valley Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
16.4% 9
—
Did not provide
83.6% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Happy Valley Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
4 children
40.0%
5+ children
26.7%

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

Happy Valley When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
2019
3

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

Happy Valley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
5–14 hours
6.3%
30+ hours
6.3%
Did not do domestic work
62.5%

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

Happy Valley Household Size

1 person
19.2%
2 persons
26.9%
3 persons
19.2%
4 persons
15.4%
5 persons
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Happy Valley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
61
Moved from QLD
3

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

Happy Valley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Happy Valley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Theft
2
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
2025

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

Happy Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $218/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.6%

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

If you earn X in Happy Valley

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $218/wk
Left after rent $1,094/wk
Rent share 16.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Strathmerton
Income: $662/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $8/wk
Tongala
Income: $656/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $18/wk
Morwell
Income: $522/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $3/wk
Merbein
Income: $608/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $8/wk
Moe
Income: $541/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $18/wk
Nathalia
Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $24/wk
Nhill
Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $18/wk
Heyfield
Income: $530/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $8/wk

Happy Valley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Appin South
Pop: 38 Income: $762/wk Rent: $194/wk
Big Hill (Surf Coast - Vic.)
Pop: 38 Income: $774/wk Rent: $275/wk
Blackwarry
Pop: 38 Income: $725/wk
Boolite
Pop: 38 Income: $933/wk Rent: $100/wk
Cargerie
Pop: 38 Income: $1,041/wk
Coojar
Pop: 38 Income: $1,437/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Valley

What is the population of Happy Valley VIC?

The population of Happy Valley VIC is 75 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Happy Valley?

The median personal income in Happy Valley VIC is $622 per week, or $32,344 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Happy Valley?

Median rent in Happy Valley VIC is $218 per week ($945 per month).Rent represents 16.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Happy Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Happy Valley VIC is $1,900. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Happy Valley?

The median age in Happy Valley VIC is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Happy Valley a good suburb to live in?

Happy Valley is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 75.The median income is $622/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.6% 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: 21136. All dollar figures in AUD.