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Illowa VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Illowa, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Illowa VIC is 304 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Illowa is $904 per week ($47,008 per year). Median rent in Illowa is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Illowa has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Illowa has a population density of 14.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Illowa is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Illowa is $1,975.
There were 4 recorded offences in Illowa in 2025-25, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).
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Illowa Population
Illowa Median Income & Rent
Illowa Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Illowa Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Illowa Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Illowa Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Illowa Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Illowa Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Illowa Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Illowa Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Illowa Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Illowa Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Illowa Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Illowa Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Illowa Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Illowa Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Illowa Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Illowa School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Illowa Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Illowa Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Illowa Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Illowa How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Illowa Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Illowa Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Illowa Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Illowa Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Illowa Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Illowa Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Illowa Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Illowa Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Illowa Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Illowa Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Illowa When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Illowa Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Illowa Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Illowa Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Illowa Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Illowa Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Illowa Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Illowa
What is the population of Illowa VIC?
The population of Illowa VIC is 304 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.7 people per km².Illowa is ranked #5,999 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Illowa?
The median personal income in Illowa VIC is $904 per week, or $47,008 per year.The median household income is $2,083 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Illowa is ranked #2,079 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Illowa?
Median rent in Illowa VIC is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Illowa ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Illowa?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Illowa VIC is $1,975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Illowa?
The median age in Illowa VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Illowa a good suburb to live in?
Illowa is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 304.The median income is $904/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 21228. All dollar figures in AUD.