Hunterston VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hunterston VIC is 20 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hunterston is $1,083 per week ($56,316 per year). Median rent in Hunterston is $150 per week ($650 per month). Hunterston has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Hunterston has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hunterston is $1,084.

There were 2 recorded offences in Hunterston in 2025-25, a rate of 100 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Hunterston Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hunterston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,083/wk
$56,316 per year
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,084/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.6 per bedroom

Hunterston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (12) Female 47.8% (11)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
20 people · 33.5 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,937
Family income/wk

Hunterston Age Distribution

30-34
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hunterston Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Hunterston Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Hunterston Religion

No Religion
46.4%
Anglican
21.4%
Christian (other)
21.4%
Catholic
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hunterston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
20.0%

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

Hunterston Employment

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Employed full-time
70.0% 7 people
Employed part-time
30.0% 3 people

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

Hunterston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Hunterston Occupation

Labourers
57.1%
Managers
42.9%

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

Hunterston Field of Study

Health
50.0%
Engineering
25.0%
Agriculture & Environment
25.0%

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

Hunterston Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hunterston Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hunterston Marital Status

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Married
71.4% 10
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Never married
28.6% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hunterston Ancestry

Australian
41.7%
English
22.2%
Irish
16.7%
Croatian
11.1%
Scottish
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hunterston School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Hunterston Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 34

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

Hunterston Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.7% 3
Not a volunteer
83.3% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hunterston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Hunterston Car Ownership

4+ vehicles
100.0%

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

Hunterston Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
57.1%
4 bedrooms
42.9%

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

Hunterston Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
44.4%
moved in the last 5 years
6.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
83.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hunterston Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
31
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hunterston Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4

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

Hunterston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
50.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hunterston Family Structure

Couple — no children
28.6%
One parent — children under 15
28.6%
Couple — children under 15
21.4%
Couple — no children under 15
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hunterston Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.0% 3
Did not provide
80.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hunterston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.5%
5–14 hours
26.9%
15–29 hours
15.4%
30+ hours
30.8%
Did not do domestic work
15.4%

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

Hunterston Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hunterston Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2020
2025

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

Hunterston Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,874/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.0%

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

If you earn X in Hunterston

≈ $8,121/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,724/wk
Rent share 8.0%

Hunterston vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hunterston

What is the population of Hunterston VIC?

The population of Hunterston VIC is 20 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Hunterston?

The median personal income in Hunterston VIC is $1,083 per week, or $56,316 per year.The median household income is $1,874 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.

How much is rent in Hunterston?

Median rent in Hunterston VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 8.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Hunterston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hunterston VIC is $1,084. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hunterston?

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

Is Hunterston a good suburb to live in?

Hunterston is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 20.The median income is $1,083/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.0% 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: 21217. All dollar figures in AUD.