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Hoddles Creek VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hoddles Creek VIC is 676 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hoddles Creek is $779 per week ($40,508 per year). Median rent in Hoddles Creek is $365 per week ($1,582 per month). Hoddles Creek has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Hoddles Creek has a population density of 15.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hoddles Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hoddles Creek is $2,167.

There were 29 recorded offences in Hoddles Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (12 offences).

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Hoddles Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hoddles Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$779/wk

$40,508 per year

#3963 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$365/wk

$1,582 per month

#2840 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Hoddles Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (357) Female 47.0% (317)

Population Density

15.4

people per km²

676 people · 44.0 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,210

Family income/wk

Hoddles Creek Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hoddles Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.5% 88 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.5% 124 dwellings

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

Hoddles Creek Country of Birth

Australia

94.2%

England

4.8%

Germany

1.0%

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

Hoddles Creek Religion

No Religion

61.7%

Catholic

11.4%

Anglican

8.8%

Not stated

7.9%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Buddhism

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hoddles Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

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

Hoddles Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

39.0% 195 people

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Employed part-time

22.0% 110 people

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Unemployed

1.2% 6 people

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Not in labour force

37.8% 189 people

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

Hoddles Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.4%

Bachelor Degree

21.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.1%

Postgraduate Degree

5.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.0%

Certificate I/II

4.7%

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

Hoddles Creek Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.1%

Professionals

16.9%

Clerical & Administrative

15.7%

Managers

13.3%

Community & Personal Service

11.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.0%

Labourers

6.4%

Sales Workers

4.0%

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

Hoddles Creek Field of Study

Engineering

19.6%

Architecture & Building

14.8%

Management & Commerce

13.9%

Health

13.5%

Agriculture & Environment

8.7%

Society & Culture

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.0%

Education

6.1%

Creative Arts

5.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.0%

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

Hoddles Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hoddles Creek Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

1.5%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

1.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

4.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.8%

$4,000+/wk

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hoddles Creek Marital Status

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Married

53.8% 300

↔️

Separated

2.2% 12

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Divorced

7.3% 41

🕊️

Widowed

5.0% 28

👤

Never married

31.7% 177

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hoddles Creek Ancestry

English

34.9%

Australian

28.5%

Scottish

9.9%

Irish

6.9%

Dutch

5.3%

German

4.9%

Other

3.9%

Italian

2.5%

Welsh

1.2%

Polish

0.9%

New Zealander

0.5%

South African

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hoddles Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.8%

Secondary — Government

24.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.2%

Pre-school

8.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.4%

Secondary — Catholic

7.6%

Vocational Education

5.0%

Primary — Catholic

4.2%

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

Hoddles Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.3% 81

✅

No need for assistance

93.7% 1,195

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

Hoddles Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.6% 88

—

Not a volunteer

83.4% 441

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hoddles Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.9%

$300-$449/mo

3.6%

$450-$599/mo

3.6%

$600-$799/mo

4.5%

$800-$999/mo

3.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hoddles Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.3%

Did not go to work

13.6%

Car (passenger)

5.3%

Truck

4.9%

Walked only

3.8%

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

Hoddles Creek Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.2%

1 vehicle

14.8%

2 vehicles

33.2%

3 vehicles

23.8%

4+ vehicles

26.0%

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

Hoddles Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.6%

3 bedrooms

38.1%

4 bedrooms

33.6%

5 bedrooms

12.6%

6+ bedrooms

3.1%

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

Hoddles Creek Population Mobility

5.5%

moved in the last year

26.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hoddles Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,291

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hoddles Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Hoddles Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hoddles Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.9%

Couple — children under 15

33.7%

Couple — no children under 15

15.4%

One parent — no children under 15

7.5%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hoddles Creek Military Service

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Previously served

1.7% 9

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Never served

98.3% 518

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hoddles Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 85

—

Did not provide

84.1% 448

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hoddles Creek Children Ever Born

No children

33.6%

1 child

8.6%

2 children

32.3%

3 children

22.0%

4 children

1.3%

5+ children

2.2%

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

Hoddles Creek When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Hoddles Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.7%

5–14 hours

29.6%

15–29 hours

17.7%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

18.8%

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

Hoddles Creek Household Size

1 person

16.1%

2 persons

42.7%

3 persons

10.1%

4 persons

17.4%

5 persons

8.3%

6+ persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hoddles Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

598

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Hoddles Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.6%

Step family — no other children

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hoddles Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 29 total

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Theft

Assault

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Hoddles Creek Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Hoddles Creek Primary School Government

Primary · 1-4 · 4 students

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

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Hoddles Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,092/wk

Median Rent $365/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.4%

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

If you earn X in Hoddles Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $9,065/month

Median rent $365/wk

Left after rent $1,727/wk

Rent share 17.4%

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Hoddles Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

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Pop: 341 Income: $609/wk Rent: $215/wk

Cardinia

Pop: 342 Income: $693/wk Rent: $390/wk

Wooragee

Pop: 342 Income: $825/wk Rent: $110/wk

Drouin South

Pop: 343 Income: $778/wk Rent: $313/wk

Long Forest

Pop: 343 Income: $795/wk Rent: $520/wk

Dixons Creek

Pop: 344 Income: $790/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoddles Creek

What is the population of Hoddles Creek VIC?

The population of Hoddles Creek VIC is 676 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.4 people per km².Hoddles Creek is ranked #4,557 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hoddles Creek?

The median personal income in Hoddles Creek VIC is $779 per week, or $40,508 per year.The median household income is $2,092 per week.Family income is $2,210 per week.Hoddles Creek is ranked #3,963 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hoddles Creek?

Median rent in Hoddles Creek VIC is $365 per week ($1,582 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hoddles Creek ranks #2,840 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hoddles Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hoddles Creek VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hoddles Creek?

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

Is Hoddles Creek a good suburb to live in?

Hoddles Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 676.The median income is $779/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% 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: 21196. All dollar figures in AUD.