Victoria · Suburb Profile

Howqua VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Howqua VIC is 158 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Howqua is $420 per week ($21,840 per year). Howqua has a median age of 15 years, younger than the national median of 38. Howqua has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howqua is $1,192.

There were 3 recorded offences in Howqua in 2025-25, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Howqua Population

residents (Census 2021)

Howqua Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$420/wk

$21,840 per year

#8748 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

#8863 of 14,663

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Median Age

15years

23 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,192/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Howqua Demographics

Gender Split

Male 17.2% (27) Female 82.8% (130)

Population Density

4.1

people per km²

158 people · 39.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,750

Family income/wk

Howqua Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

55-59

60-64

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Howqua Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 3 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 3 dwellings

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

Howqua Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Howqua Religion

No Religion

58.3%

Anglican

11.3%

Catholic

9.9%

Not stated

7.3%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

4.6%

SB OSB NRA SB

3.3%

Uniting Church

2.6%

SB OSB NRA OSB

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Howqua Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

80.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.0%

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

Howqua Employment

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Employed full-time

25.9% 22 people

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Employed part-time

11.8% 10 people

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Not in labour force

62.4% 53 people

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

Howqua Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

43.9%

Postgraduate Degree

17.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

17.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.2%

Certificate III/IV

9.8%

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

Howqua Occupation

Professionals

64.3%

Managers

14.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.7%

Labourers

10.7%

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

Howqua Field of Study

Education

38.6%

Agriculture & Environment

13.6%

Management & Commerce

13.6%

Society & Culture

13.6%

Engineering

11.4%

Health

9.1%

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

Howqua Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Howqua Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk

30.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

40.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Howqua Marital Status

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Married

33.7% 31

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Widowed

3.3% 3

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Never married

63.0% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Howqua Ancestry

Australian

37.2%

English

21.5%

Chinese

9.9%

Other

7.2%

Scottish

5.4%

German

4.9%

Polish

4.0%

Greek

3.1%

Irish

3.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Italian

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Howqua School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

85.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.3%

Pre-school

2.8%

Secondary — Government

2.8%

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

Howqua Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.0% 3

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No need for assistance

99.0% 294

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

Howqua Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.7% 27

—

Not a volunteer

69.3% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Howqua How People Get to Work

Walked only

51.6%

Car (driver)

25.8%

Did not go to work

22.6%

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

Howqua Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.1%

2 vehicles

76.9%

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

Howqua Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

29.4%

3 bedrooms

29.4%

4 bedrooms

41.2%

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

Howqua Population Mobility

62.1%

moved in the last year

81.7%

moved in the last 5 years

40.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Howqua Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

288

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Howqua Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

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

Howqua Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

49.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

4.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,500+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Howqua Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.4%

Couple — no children

29.7%

Couple — no children under 15

18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Howqua Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.7% 8

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Did not provide

91.3% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Howqua Children Ever Born

No children

93.6%

2 children

6.4%

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

Howqua When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

2018

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

Howqua Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.8%

5–14 hours

30.5%

15–29 hours

9.8%

30+ hours

3.7%

Did not do domestic work

29.3%

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

Howqua Household Size

1 person

35.0%

2 persons

20.0%

3 persons

25.0%

4 persons

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Howqua Where Residents Moved From

Moved from VIC

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Howqua Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Howqua Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Assault

Property Damage

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Howqua Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Lauriston Girls' School - Howqua Campus Independent

Combined

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

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Howqua Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/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 Howqua

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,875/wk

Rent share —

Howqua vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Boralma

Pop: 79 Income: $700/wk Rent: $290/wk

Mooralla

Pop: 79 Income: $933/wk Rent: $150/wk

Nareen

Pop: 79 Income: $982/wk Rent: $85/wk

Plumpton (Vic.)

Pop: 79 Income: $687/wk Rent: $450/wk

Pootilla

Pop: 79 Income: $737/wk Rent: $300/wk

Sailors Falls

Pop: 79 Income: $491/wk Rent: $246/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howqua

What is the population of Howqua VIC?

The population of Howqua VIC is 158 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².Howqua is ranked #7,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Howqua?

The median personal income in Howqua VIC is $420 per week, or $21,840 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.Howqua is ranked #8,748 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

What are mortgage repayments in Howqua?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howqua VIC is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Howqua?

The median age in Howqua VIC is 15 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Howqua a good suburb to live in?

Howqua is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 158.The median income is $420/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: 21211. All dollar figures in AUD.