Howqua Inlet VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Howqua Inlet VIC is 63 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Howqua Inlet is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Howqua Inlet is $294 per week ($1,274 per month). Howqua Inlet has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Howqua Inlet has a population density of 10.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Howqua Inlet is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howqua Inlet is $1,179.

There were 2 recorded offences in Howqua Inlet in 2025-25, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Howqua Inlet Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Howqua Inlet Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
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Median Rent
$294/wk
$1,274 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,179/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Howqua Inlet Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (31) Female 49.2% (30)

Population Density

10.7
people per km²
63 people · 5.9 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,124
Family income/wk

Howqua Inlet Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Howqua Inlet Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.5% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.5% 10 dwellings

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

Howqua Inlet Country of Birth

Australia
85.7%
England
14.3%

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

Howqua Inlet Religion

No Religion
39.4%
Not stated
18.2%
Catholic
15.2%
Anglican
13.6%
Uniting Church
4.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.5%
Hinduism
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Howqua Inlet Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
31.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.4%

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

Howqua Inlet Employment

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Employed full-time
43.8% 21 people
Employed part-time
25.0% 12 people
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Not in labour force
31.3% 15 people

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

Howqua Inlet Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Howqua Inlet Occupation

Sales Workers
57.1%
Labourers
42.9%

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

Howqua Inlet Field of Study

Management & Commerce
100.0%

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

Howqua Inlet Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Howqua Inlet Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
22.2%
$650-$799/wk
27.8%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Howqua Inlet Marital Status

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Married
46.7% 28
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Separated
5.0% 3
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Divorced
11.7% 7
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Never married
36.7% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Howqua Inlet Ancestry

English
43.3%
Australian
21.7%
Irish
8.3%
Other
8.3%
Croatian
6.7%
Scottish
6.7%
Dutch
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Howqua Inlet School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.1%
Pre-school
42.9%

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

Howqua Inlet Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.8% 3
No need for assistance
97.2% 105

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

Howqua Inlet Volunteering

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Volunteer
9.5% 4
Not a volunteer
90.5% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Howqua Inlet How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.0%
Did not go to work
16.0%
Walked only
12.0%

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

Howqua Inlet Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.1%
2 vehicles
63.2%
3 vehicles
15.8%

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

Howqua Inlet Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
36.8%
3 bedrooms
47.4%
4 bedrooms
15.8%

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

Howqua Inlet Population Mobility

18.9%
moved in the last year
41.3%
moved in the last 5 years
7.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Howqua Inlet Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
98
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Howqua Inlet Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
8
Mental health
5
Arthritis
4
Lung condition
4
Diabetes
3

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

Howqua Inlet Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
32.0%
$300-$399/wk
12.0%
$400-$499/wk
16.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Howqua Inlet Family Structure

Couple — no children
65.5%
Couple — children under 15
24.1%
Couple — no children under 15
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Howqua Inlet Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.7% 10
Did not provide
78.3% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Howqua Inlet Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
2 children
50.0%

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

Howqua Inlet When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4

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

Howqua Inlet Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.4%
5–14 hours
26.1%
15–29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
13.0%
Did not do domestic work
17.4%

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

Howqua Inlet Household Size

1 person
48.0%
2 persons
52.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Howqua Inlet Where Residents Moved From

Same address
43
Moved — same area (SA2)
7
Moved from VIC
4

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

Howqua Inlet Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Howqua Inlet Rent Prices & Affordability

42%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $695/wk
Median Rent $294/wk
Rent-to-Income 42.3%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Howqua Inlet

≈ $3,012/month
Median rent $294/wk
Left after rent $401/wk
Rent share 42.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Howqua Inlet vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Howqua Inlet

What is the population of Howqua Inlet VIC?

The population of Howqua Inlet VIC is 63 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Howqua Inlet?

The median personal income in Howqua Inlet VIC is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $695 per week.Family income is $1,124 per week.

How much is rent in Howqua Inlet?

Median rent in Howqua Inlet VIC is $294 per week ($1,274 per month).Rent represents 42.3% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Howqua Inlet?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howqua Inlet VIC is $1,179. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Howqua Inlet?

The median age in Howqua Inlet VIC is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Howqua Inlet a good suburb to live in?

Howqua Inlet is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 63.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (42.3% 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: 21213. All dollar figures in AUD.