Hesse VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hesse VIC is 14 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hesse is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Hesse is $200 per week ($867 per month). Hesse has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Hesse has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hesse is $1,234.

There were 33 recorded offences in Hesse in 2025-25, a rate of 2357 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (15 offences).

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Hesse Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hesse Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,234/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.6 per bedroom

Hesse Demographics

Gender Split

Male 40.0% (6) Female 60.0% (9)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
14 people · 54.3 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Hesse Age Distribution

15-19
45-49
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hesse Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
42.9% 3 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
57.1% 4 dwellings

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

Hesse Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Hesse Religion

No Religion
64.3%
Catholic
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hesse Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent
52.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
47.1%

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

Hesse Employment

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Employed full-time
100.0% 6 people

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

Hesse Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Hesse Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hesse Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 7
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Never married
50.0% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hesse Ancestry

Australian
58.8%
English
23.5%
Scottish
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hesse Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 25

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

Hesse Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.3% 5
Not a volunteer
73.7% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hesse How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.7%
Car (passenger)
27.3%

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

Hesse Car Ownership

1 vehicle
100.0%

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

Hesse Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Hesse Population Mobility

35.7%
moved in the last year
40.0%
moved in the last 5 years
78.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hesse Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
25
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hesse Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hesse Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hesse Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hesse Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Hesse Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
60.0%
5–14 hours
20.0%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Hesse Household Size

1 person
37.5%
3 persons
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hesse Where Residents Moved From

Same address
9
Moved from VIC
4

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

Hesse Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 33 total

Drug Offences
15
Theft
10
Property Damage
3
Assault
2
Justice Procedures
2
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Hesse Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.3%

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

If you earn X in Hesse

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,424/wk
Rent share 12.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hesse vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hesse

What is the population of Hesse VIC?

The population of Hesse VIC is 14 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Hesse?

The median personal income in Hesse VIC is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Hesse?

Median rent in Hesse VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 12.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Hesse?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hesse VIC is $1,234. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hesse?

The median age in Hesse VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hesse a good suburb to live in?

Hesse is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 14.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.3% 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: 21177. All dollar figures in AUD.