Horfield VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Horfield VIC is 93 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Horfield is $519 per week ($26,988 per year). Median rent in Horfield is $183 per week ($793 per month). Horfield has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Horfield has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents).

There were 6 recorded offences in Horfield in 2025-25, a rate of 65 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Horfield Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Horfield Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$519/wk
$26,988 per year
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Median Rent
$183/wk
$793 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Horfield Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (43) Female 51.1% (45)

Population Density

3.2
people per km²
93 people · 29.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,208
Family income/wk

Horfield Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Horfield Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.6% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.4% 9 dwellings

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

Horfield Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Horfield Religion

No Religion
47.2%
Uniting Church
18.0%
Catholic
13.5%
Not stated
11.2%
Anglican
10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Horfield Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.8%

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

Horfield Employment

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Employed full-time
34.8% 23 people
Employed part-time
22.7% 15 people
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Not in labour force
42.4% 28 people

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

Horfield Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
59.1%
Bachelor Degree
40.9%

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

Horfield Occupation

Managers
57.1%
Professionals
21.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.4%

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

Horfield Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
46.2%
Education
30.8%
Agriculture & Environment
23.1%

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

Horfield Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Horfield Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
10.7%
$650-$799/wk
21.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Horfield Marital Status

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Married
45.5% 35
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Divorced
9.1% 7
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Never married
45.5% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Horfield Ancestry

Australian
34.3%
English
34.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
8.3%
Scottish
7.4%
Italian
6.5%
Other
3.7%
German
2.8%
Irish
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Horfield School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
40.0%
Primary — Government
33.3%
Pre-school
26.7%

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

Horfield Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 164

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

Horfield Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.1% 13
Not a volunteer
81.9% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Horfield Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Horfield How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Did not go to work
20.0%

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

Horfield Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.3%
1 vehicle
20.7%
2 vehicles
17.2%
3 vehicles
34.5%
4+ vehicles
17.2%

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

Horfield Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.6%
3 bedrooms
37.5%
4 bedrooms
46.9%

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

Horfield Population Mobility

17.6%
moved in the last year
22.1%
moved in the last 5 years
2.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Horfield Indigenous Population

4.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
146
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Horfield Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
4
Kidney disease
3
Mental health
3

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

Horfield Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
19.7%
$150-$299/wk
16.4%
$300-$399/wk
6.6%
$400-$499/wk
8.2%
$650-$799/wk
21.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Horfield Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.4%
Couple — children under 15
31.4%
Couple — no children under 15
21.4%
One parent — no children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Horfield Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
5.1% 4
Did not provide
94.9% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Horfield Children Ever Born

No children
66.7%
3 children
33.3%

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

Horfield Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.2%
5–14 hours
25.8%
15–29 hours
10.6%
30+ hours
9.1%
Did not do domestic work
33.3%

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

Horfield Household Size

1 person
27.9%
2 persons
41.9%
3 persons
14.0%
4 persons
9.3%
5 persons
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Horfield Where Residents Moved From

Same address
75
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from VIC
3
Moved from QLD
3

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

Horfield Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Horfield Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Theft
4
Assault
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Horfield Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,042/wk
Median Rent $183/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.6%

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

If you earn X in Horfield

≈ $4,515/month
Median rent $183/wk
Left after rent $859/wk
Rent share 17.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Horfield vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Horfield

What is the population of Horfield VIC?

The population of Horfield VIC is 93 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Horfield?

The median personal income in Horfield VIC is $519 per week, or $26,988 per year.The median household income is $1,042 per week.Family income is $1,208 per week.

How much is rent in Horfield?

Median rent in Horfield VIC is $183 per week ($793 per month).Rent represents 17.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Horfield?

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

Is Horfield a good suburb to live in?

Horfield is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 93.The median income is $519/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.6% 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: 21205. All dollar figures in AUD.