Hedley VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hedley VIC is 108 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hedley is $489 per week ($25,428 per year). Median rent in Hedley is $190 per week ($823 per month). Hedley has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Hedley has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hedley is $1,200.

There were 2 recorded offences in Hedley in 2025-25, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Hedley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hedley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$489/wk
$25,428 per year
#8322 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$190/wk
$823 per month
#7769 of 14,663
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,200/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Hedley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (60) Female 44.4% (48)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
108 people · 88.0 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,416
Family income/wk

Hedley Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
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)

Hedley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.8% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
24.2% 8 dwellings

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

Hedley Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Hedley Religion

No Religion
41.6%
Anglican
30.1%
Catholic
11.5%
Not stated
9.7%
Uniting Church
4.4%
SB OSB NRA OSB
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hedley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.5%

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

Hedley Employment

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Employed full-time
37.4% 34 people
Employed part-time
17.6% 16 people
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Unemployed
3.3% 3 people
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Not in labour force
41.8% 38 people

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

Hedley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
81.0%
Bachelor Degree
19.0%

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

Hedley Occupation

Managers
60.7%
Labourers
17.9%
Professionals
10.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.7%

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

Hedley Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
36.4%
Architecture & Building
18.2%
Health
18.2%
Management & Commerce
13.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
13.6%

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

Hedley Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hedley Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
11.9%
$300-$399/wk
11.9%
$400-$499/wk
9.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hedley Marital Status

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Married
46.9% 46
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Separated
8.2% 8
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Divorced
15.3% 15
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Widowed
3.1% 3
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Never married
26.5% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hedley Ancestry

English
36.7%
Australian
32.0%
Irish
12.2%
Scottish
8.2%
German
3.4%
Italian
3.4%
Dutch
2.0%
Welsh
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hedley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Hedley Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.4% 14
No need for assistance
92.6% 176

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

Hedley Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.2% 18
Not a volunteer
79.8% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hedley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hedley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.0%
Walked only
19.4%
Other
9.7%

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

Hedley Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.4%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
10.2%
4+ vehicles
24.5%

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

Hedley Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
16.7%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Hedley Population Mobility

12.8%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
7.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hedley Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
208
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hedley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
17
Diabetes
7
Lung condition
7
Heart disease
6
Arthritis
5
Asthma
5
Cancer
5

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

Hedley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
20.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$300-$399/wk
11.9%
$400-$499/wk
10.4%
$650-$799/wk
13.4%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hedley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
36.0%
Couple — no children
33.7%
One parent — no children under 15
16.3%
Couple — no children under 15
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hedley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 13
Did not provide
84.9% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hedley Children Ever Born

No children
22.2%
2 children
40.7%
3 children
37.0%

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

Hedley When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1971–1980
3

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

Hedley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5–14 hours
22.1%
15–29 hours
17.9%
30+ hours
21.1%
Did not do domestic work
17.9%

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

Hedley Household Size

1 person
34.9%
2 persons
44.2%
3 persons
11.6%
4 persons
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hedley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
82
Moved from VIC
12

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

Hedley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
60.0%
Step family — no other children
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hedley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Break & Enter
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Hedley Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,274/wk
Median Rent $190/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.9%

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

If you earn X in Hedley

≈ $5,521/month
Median rent $190/wk
Left after rent $1,084/wk
Rent share 14.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hedley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Hedley

What is the population of Hedley VIC?

The population of Hedley VIC is 108 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Hedley is ranked #8,732 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hedley?

The median personal income in Hedley VIC is $489 per week, or $25,428 per year.The median household income is $1,274 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.Hedley is ranked #8,322 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hedley?

Median rent in Hedley VIC is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 14.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hedley ranks #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hedley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hedley VIC is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hedley?

The median age in Hedley VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hedley a good suburb to live in?

Hedley is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 108.The median income is $489/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21166. All dollar figures in AUD.