Suburbs Hunter

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Hunter VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hunter VIC is 23 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hunter is $574 per week ($29,848 per year). Hunter has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Hunter has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hunter is $656.

There were 2 recorded offences in Hunter in 2025-25, a rate of 87 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

Hunter Map

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📍 Hunter, Victoria — 36.4359°S, 144.5033°E

Crime: Low Med High

Hunter Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hunter Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$574/wk
$29,848 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$656/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Hunter Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (16) Female 46.7% (14)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
23 people · 58.9 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,124
Family income/wk

Hunter Age Distribution

15-19
40-44
50-54
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hunter Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Hunter Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Hunter Religion

No Religion
55.0%
Anglican
45.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hunter Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.1%

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

Hunter Employment

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Employed full-time
53.3% 8 people
⏰
Employed part-time
26.7% 4 people
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Not in labour force
20.0% 3 people

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

Hunter Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Hunter Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
50.0%

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

Hunter Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Hunter Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hunter Weekly Household Income

$4,000+/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hunter Marital Status

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Married
47.8% 11
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Never married
52.2% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hunter Ancestry

Australian
57.7%
English
30.8%
Scottish
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hunter School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Hunter Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 43

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

Hunter Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.2% 4
—
Not a volunteer
81.8% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hunter How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Hunter Car Ownership

3 vehicles
55.6%
4+ vehicles
44.4%

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

Hunter Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
70.0%
4 bedrooms
30.0%

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

Hunter Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
65.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hunter Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
39
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hunter Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
42.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
35.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hunter Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
65.2%
Couple — no children
17.4%
Couple — children under 15
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hunter Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.7% 5
—
Did not provide
78.3% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hunter Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5–14 hours
29.2%
15–29 hours
20.8%
Did not do domestic work
33.3%

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

Hunter Household Size

1 person
30.0%
3 persons
30.0%
4 persons
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hunter Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hunter Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2018
2020
2022
2023
2025

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

Hunter Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/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 Hunter

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,625/wk
Rent share —

Hunter vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Darriman
Pop: 12 Income: $1,375/wk
Appin (Vic.)
Pop: 12 Income: $450/wk Rent: $50/wk
Archdale Junction
Pop: 12 Income: $1,875/wk Rent: $225/wk
Barnadown
Pop: 12 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $100/wk
Bradford
Pop: 12 Income: $383/wk
Deddick Valley
Pop: 12 Income: $649/wk Rent: $50/wk

Compare Hunter

Hunter vs Darriman →Hunter vs Appin (Vic.) →Hunter vs Archdale Junction →Hunter vs Barnadown →

Frequently Asked Questions About Hunter

What is the population of Hunter VIC?

The population of Hunter VIC is 23 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Hunter?

The median personal income in Hunter VIC is $574 per week, or $29,848 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,124 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Hunter?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hunter VIC is $656. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hunter?

The median age in Hunter VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hunter a good suburb to live in?

Hunter is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 23.The median income is $574/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: 21216. All dollar figures in AUD.