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Hesket VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hesket VIC is 178 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hesket is $1,428 per week ($74,256 per year). Median rent in Hesket is $200 per week ($867 per month). Hesket has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Hesket has a population density of 8.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hesket is Canada. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hesket is $3,000.

There were 5 recorded offences in Hesket in 2025-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Hesket Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hesket Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,428/wk

$74,256 per year

#159 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Hesket Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (88) Female 51.4% (93)

Population Density

8.5

people per km²

178 people · 21.1 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$3,166

Family income/wk

Hesket Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

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)

Hesket Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.0% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.0% 20 dwellings

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

Hesket Country of Birth

Australia

89.5%

Canada

5.3%

England

5.3%

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

Hesket Religion

No Religion

43.1%

Catholic

20.1%

Not stated

14.4%

Anglican

13.8%

Christian (other)

4.0%

Pentecostal

2.3%

Eastern Orthodox

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hesket Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

81.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

5.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.1%

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

Hesket Employment

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Employed full-time

36.5% 46 people

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Employed part-time

22.2% 28 people

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Not in labour force

41.3% 52 people

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

Hesket Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

41.1%

Postgraduate Degree

20.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.9%

Certificate III/IV

16.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

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

Hesket Occupation

Professionals

28.9%

Managers

25.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.8%

Community & Personal Service

11.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.9%

Labourers

6.6%

Sales Workers

3.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.9%

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

Hesket Field of Study

Management & Commerce

30.9%

Engineering

20.0%

Health

18.2%

Education

10.9%

Information Technology

7.3%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

Society & Culture

5.5%

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

Hesket Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hesket Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

12.0%

$4,000+/wk

42.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hesket Marital Status

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Married

70.0% 105

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Divorced

6.7% 10

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Widowed

2.0% 3

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Never married

21.3% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hesket Ancestry

English

36.3%

Australian

26.1%

Irish

15.4%

Scottish

7.3%

Other

4.3%

Chinese

3.0%

South African

2.1%

Italian

1.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

German

1.3%

New Zealander

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hesket School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

25.6%

Pre-school

23.1%

Secondary — Catholic

15.4%

Secondary — Government

10.3%

Primary — Government

10.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.7%

Vocational Education

7.7%

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

Hesket Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.1% 9

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No need for assistance

96.9% 282

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

Hesket Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.0% 29

—

Not a volunteer

77.0% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hesket Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo

25.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

75.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hesket How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Walked only

18.2%

Did not go to work

6.8%

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

Hesket Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.3%

2 vehicles

39.7%

3 vehicles

33.3%

4+ vehicles

12.7%

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

Hesket Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.8%

3 bedrooms

40.4%

4 bedrooms

44.2%

6+ bedrooms

9.6%

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

Hesket Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

28.4%

moved in the last 5 years

1.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hesket Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

316

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hesket Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

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

Hesket Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.4%

$3,500+/wk

25.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hesket Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.8%

Couple — children under 15

35.4%

Couple — no children under 15

8.3%

One parent — no children under 15

6.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hesket Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 20

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Did not provide

84.3% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hesket Children Ever Born

No children

44.4%

2 children

40.7%

3 children

14.8%

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

Hesket When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2001–2010

2018

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

Hesket Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.5%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

21.8%

30+ hours

16.5%

Did not do domestic work

12.8%

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

Hesket Household Size

1 person

5.3%

2 persons

61.4%

3 persons

10.5%

4 persons

15.8%

6+ persons

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hesket Where Residents Moved From

Same address

143

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Hesket Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hesket Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Property Damage

Theft

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Hesket Schools

schools nearby

government

1087

avg ICSEA score

total students

Hesket Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 76 students

1087

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Hesket Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,083/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 6.5%

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

If you earn X in Hesket

Your weekly income

≈ $13,360/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $2,883/wk

Rent share 6.5%

Hesket vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

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Pop: 89 Income: $675/wk Rent: $330/wk

Bullarto

Pop: 89 Income: $599/wk Rent: $350/wk

Colac West

Pop: 89 Income: $857/wk Rent: $230/wk

Kamarooka

Pop: 89 Income: $668/wk Rent: $205/wk

Noradjuha

Pop: 89 Income: $900/wk Rent: $148/wk

Koornalla

Pop: 89 Income: $766/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hesket

What is the population of Hesket VIC?

The population of Hesket VIC is 178 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.5 people per km².Hesket is ranked #7,281 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hesket?

The median personal income in Hesket VIC is $1,428 per week, or $74,256 per year.The median household income is $3,083 per week.Family income is $3,166 per week.Hesket is ranked #159 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hesket?

Median rent in Hesket VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 6.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hesket ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hesket?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hesket VIC is $3,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hesket?

The median age in Hesket VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hesket a good suburb to live in?

Hesket is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 178.The median income is $1,428/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.5% 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: 21176. All dollar figures in AUD.