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Illawarra VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Illawarra, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Illawarra VIC is 80 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Illawarra is $1,012 per week ($52,624 per year). Median rent in Illawarra is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Illawarra has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Illawarra has a population density of 2.9 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (68% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Illawarra is $1,083.
There were 15 recorded offences in Illawarra in 2025-25, a rate of 188 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).
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Illawarra Population
Illawarra Median Income & Rent
Illawarra Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Illawarra Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Illawarra Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Illawarra Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Illawarra Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Illawarra Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Illawarra Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Illawarra Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Illawarra Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Illawarra Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Illawarra Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Illawarra Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Illawarra Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Illawarra Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Illawarra School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Illawarra Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Illawarra Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Illawarra Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Illawarra How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Illawarra Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Illawarra Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Illawarra Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Illawarra Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Illawarra Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Illawarra Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Illawarra Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Illawarra Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Illawarra Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Illawarra When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Illawarra Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Illawarra Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Illawarra Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Illawarra Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Illawarra Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 15 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Illawarra Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Illawarra
What is the population of Illawarra VIC?
The population of Illawarra VIC is 80 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².
What is the median income in Illawarra?
The median personal income in Illawarra VIC is $1,012 per week, or $52,624 per year.The median household income is $1,791 per week.Family income is $2,749 per week.
How much is rent in Illawarra?
Median rent in Illawarra VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Illawarra?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Illawarra VIC is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Illawarra?
The median age in Illawarra VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Illawarra a good suburb to live in?
Illawarra is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 80.The median income is $1,012/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 21227. All dollar figures in AUD.