Hilgay VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hilgay VIC is 29 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hilgay is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Hilgay is $222 per week ($962 per month). Hilgay has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Hilgay has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (36% of residents).

There were 4 recorded offences in Hilgay in 2025-25, a rate of 138 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was public order (2 offences).

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Hilgay Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hilgay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$222/wk
$962 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 1.2 per bedroom

Hilgay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (13) Female 51.9% (14)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
29 people · 23.4 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
1.2
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Hilgay Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
40-44
45-49
50-54
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hilgay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Hilgay Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Hilgay Religion

Not stated
36.0%
Catholic
24.0%
Uniting Church
24.0%
No Religion
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hilgay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Hilgay Employment

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Employed full-time
69.2% 9 people
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Not in labour force
30.8% 4 people

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

Hilgay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Hilgay Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hilgay Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 12
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Divorced
25.0% 6
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Never married
25.0% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hilgay Ancestry

Australian
50.0%
German
17.9%
Polish
17.9%
English
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hilgay School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Hilgay Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 20

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

Hilgay Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.3% 5
Not a volunteer
73.7% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hilgay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Hilgay Car Ownership

4+ vehicles
100.0%

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

Hilgay Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Hilgay Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
55.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hilgay Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
35
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hilgay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
27.3%
$650-$799/wk
36.4%
$800-$999/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hilgay Family Structure

Couple — no children
64.3%
One parent — no children under 15
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hilgay Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hilgay Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Hilgay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
50.0%
5–14 hours
28.6%
15–29 hours
21.4%

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

Hilgay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Public Order
2
Assault
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2025

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

Hilgay Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,124/wk
Median Rent $222/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.5%

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

If you earn X in Hilgay

≈ $9,204/month
Median rent $222/wk
Left after rent $1,902/wk
Rent share 10.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hilgay vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hilgay

What is the population of Hilgay VIC?

The population of Hilgay VIC is 29 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Hilgay?

The median personal income in Hilgay VIC is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $2,124 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Hilgay?

Median rent in Hilgay VIC is $222 per week ($962 per month).Rent represents 10.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Hilgay?

The median age in Hilgay VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hilgay a good suburb to live in?

Hilgay is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 29.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.5% 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: 21188. All dollar figures in AUD.