Homewood VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Homewood VIC is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Homewood is $916 per week ($47,632 per year). Median rent in Homewood is $323 per week ($1,400 per month). Homewood has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Homewood has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (21% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Homewood is $2,084.

There were 5 recorded offences in Homewood in 2025-25, a rate of 71 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Homewood Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Homewood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$916/wk
$47,632 per year
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Median Rent
$323/wk
$1,400 per month
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,084/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Homewood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.7% (39) Female 44.3% (31)

Population Density

1.4
people per km²
70 people · 49.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Homewood Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Homewood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.4% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.6% 10 dwellings

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

Homewood Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Homewood Religion

Catholic
20.7%
No Religion
19.5%
Not stated
18.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
14.6%
Anglican
9.8%
Uniting Church
8.5%
Christian (other)
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Homewood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.1%

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

Homewood Employment

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Employed full-time
45.0% 18 people
Employed part-time
32.5% 13 people
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Not in labour force
22.5% 9 people

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

Homewood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Postgraduate Degree
19.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.2%
Bachelor Degree
11.5%

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

Homewood Occupation

Managers
42.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
26.9%
Clerical & Administrative
19.2%
Professionals
11.5%

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

Homewood Field of Study

Engineering
23.8%
Education
23.8%
Management & Commerce
23.8%
Architecture & Building
14.3%
Health
14.3%

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

Homewood Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Homewood Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
35.3%
$800-$999/wk
23.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Homewood Marital Status

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Married
42.6% 20
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Separated
6.4% 3
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Divorced
10.6% 5
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Widowed
8.5% 4
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Never married
31.9% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Homewood Ancestry

English
34.1%
Australian
30.6%
Irish
15.3%
Scottish
11.8%
South African
4.7%
German
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Homewood School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
55.6%
Pre-school
44.4%

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

Homewood Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.7% 4
No need for assistance
96.3% 103

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

Homewood Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.3% 12
Not a volunteer
70.7% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Homewood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Homewood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Homewood Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
52.4%
4+ vehicles
14.3%

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

Homewood Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
23.5%
3 bedrooms
47.1%
4 bedrooms
29.4%

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

Homewood Population Mobility

7.1%
moved in the last year
47.2%
moved in the last 5 years
60.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Homewood Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
110
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Homewood Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
4
Cancer
3

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

Homewood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.8%
$300-$399/wk
8.8%
$400-$499/wk
14.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$3,500+/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Homewood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
63.0%
Couple — no children
37.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Homewood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.8% 10
Did not provide
76.2% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Homewood Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Homewood When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
2011–2015
4

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

Homewood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
37.1%
5–14 hours
17.1%
15–29 hours
34.3%
Did not do domestic work
11.4%

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

Homewood Household Size

1 person
25.9%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
11.1%
4 persons
29.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Homewood Where Residents Moved From

Same address
52
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Homewood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Homewood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Theft
2
Assault
1
Break & Enter
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Homewood Rent Prices & Affordability

28%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,166/wk
Median Rent $323/wk
Rent-to-Income 27.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Homewood

≈ $5,053/month
Median rent $323/wk
Left after rent $843/wk
Rent share 27.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Homewood vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Homewood

What is the population of Homewood VIC?

The population of Homewood VIC is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Homewood?

The median personal income in Homewood VIC is $916 per week, or $47,632 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Homewood?

Median rent in Homewood VIC is $323 per week ($1,400 per month).Rent represents 27.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Homewood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Homewood VIC is $2,084. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Homewood?

The median age in Homewood VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Homewood a good suburb to live in?

Homewood is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 70.The median income is $916/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.7% 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: 21200. All dollar figures in AUD.