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Hillcrest VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hillcrest VIC is 99 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hillcrest is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Hillcrest has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Hillcrest has a population density of 9.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hillcrest is $1,660.

There were 12 recorded offences in Hillcrest in 2025-25, a rate of 121 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

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Hillcrest Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hillcrest Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$774/wk

$40,248 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,660/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Hillcrest Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (52) Female 47.5% (47)

Population Density

9.3

people per km²

99 people · 10.6 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,916

Family income/wk

Hillcrest Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hillcrest Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.6% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.4% 16 dwellings

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

Hillcrest Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Hillcrest Religion

No Religion

52.9%

Not stated

21.2%

Catholic

11.5%

Anglican

4.8%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

2.9%

Other Religions Tot

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hillcrest Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.2%

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

Hillcrest Languages Spoken at Home

Cantonese

100.0%

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

Hillcrest Employment

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Employed full-time

50.7% 34 people

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Employed part-time

23.9% 16 people

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Unemployed

6.0% 4 people

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Not in labour force

19.4% 13 people

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

Hillcrest Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

30.8%

Bachelor Degree

10.3%

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

Hillcrest Occupation

Community & Personal Service

24.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.2%

Professionals

18.2%

Clerical & Administrative

15.2%

Managers

12.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.1%

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

Hillcrest Field of Study

Engineering

31.0%

Health

20.7%

Architecture & Building

13.8%

Education

13.8%

Society & Culture

10.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.3%

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

Hillcrest Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hillcrest Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

16.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hillcrest Marital Status

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Married

48.4% 44

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Separated

6.6% 6

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Divorced

7.7% 7

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Widowed

6.6% 6

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Never married

30.8% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hillcrest Ancestry

Australian

33.3%

English

24.1%

Dutch

9.3%

Scottish

9.3%

Other

7.4%

Irish

4.6%

Italian

4.6%

Welsh

4.6%

Hungarian

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hillcrest School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

50.0%

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

Hillcrest Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.9% 6

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No need for assistance

96.1% 149

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

Hillcrest Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.9% 17

—

Not a volunteer

76.1% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hillcrest Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

38.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hillcrest How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.5%

Did not go to work

12.5%

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

Hillcrest Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.3%

2 vehicles

44.4%

3 vehicles

11.1%

4+ vehicles

36.1%

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

Hillcrest Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.3%

3 bedrooms

53.3%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

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

Hillcrest Population Mobility

3.8%

moved in the last year

24.0%

moved in the last 5 years

5.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hillcrest Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

158

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hillcrest Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

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

Hillcrest Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

19.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hillcrest Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.6%

Couple — children under 15

32.9%

Couple — no children under 15

16.4%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hillcrest Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.1% 12

—

Did not provide

82.9% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hillcrest Children Ever Born

No children

66.7%

2 children

33.3%

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

Hillcrest When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

Hillcrest Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

4.2%

5–14 hours

23.6%

15–29 hours

26.4%

30+ hours

15.3%

Did not do domestic work

30.6%

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

Hillcrest Household Size

1 person

17.6%

2 persons

47.1%

3 persons

26.5%

4 persons

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hillcrest Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hillcrest Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 12 total

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Hillcrest Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Hillcrest

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,562/wk

Rent share —

Hillcrest vs State & National Average

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Pop: 50 Income: $942/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 50 Income: $866/wk Rent: $800/wk

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Pop: 50 Income: $606/wk Rent: $200/wk

Gonn Crossing

Pop: 50 Income: $519/wk Rent: $150/wk

Nirranda

Pop: 50 Income: $916/wk Rent: $160/wk

North Blackwood

Pop: 50 Income: $725/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hillcrest

What is the population of Hillcrest VIC?

The population of Hillcrest VIC is 99 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Hillcrest?

The median personal income in Hillcrest VIC is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,916 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Hillcrest?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hillcrest VIC is $1,660. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hillcrest?

The median age in Hillcrest VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hillcrest a good suburb to live in?

Hillcrest is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 99.The median income is $774/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 21190. All dollar figures in AUD.