Irrewarra VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Irrewarra VIC is 365 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Irrewarra is $806 per week ($41,912 per year). Median rent in Irrewarra is $238 per week ($1,031 per month). Irrewarra has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Irrewarra has a population density of 4.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Irrewarra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Irrewarra is $1,517.

There were 24 recorded offences in Irrewarra in 2025-25, a rate of 66 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).

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Irrewarra Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Irrewarra Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$806/wk
$41,912 per year
#3520 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$238/wk
$1,031 per month
#6726 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Irrewarra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (193) Female 46.4% (167)

Population Density

4.4
people per km²
365 people · 83.7 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,958
Family income/wk

Irrewarra Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Irrewarra Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
54.0% 61 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
46.0% 52 dwellings

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

Irrewarra Country of Birth

Australia
96.9%
England
3.1%

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

Irrewarra Religion

No Religion
37.9%
Catholic
27.2%
Not stated
10.9%
Anglican
9.8%
Uniting Church
8.4%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Baptist
1.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Irrewarra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.0%

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

Irrewarra Employment

💼
Employed full-time
37.5% 100 people
Employed part-time
24.7% 66 people
🔍
Unemployed
1.5% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
36.3% 97 people

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

Irrewarra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.2%
Bachelor Degree
22.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%
Postgraduate Degree
2.4%

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

Irrewarra Occupation

Managers
25.6%
Clerical & Administrative
17.4%
Professionals
14.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.0%
Community & Personal Service
9.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.3%
Labourers
8.3%
Sales Workers
2.5%

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

Irrewarra Field of Study

Engineering
19.6%
Agriculture & Environment
14.7%
Management & Commerce
12.7%
Architecture & Building
12.7%
Society & Culture
10.8%
Education
9.8%
Health
9.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.9%
Creative Arts
3.9%

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

Irrewarra Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Irrewarra Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
5.7%
$150-$299/wk
2.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.8%
$4,000+/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Irrewarra Marital Status

💍
Married
59.0% 181
↔️
Separated
1.0% 3
📋
Divorced
5.5% 17
🕊️
Widowed
3.3% 10
👤
Never married
31.3% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Irrewarra Ancestry

English
35.3%
Australian
33.2%
Irish
12.5%
Scottish
10.1%
German
2.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.5%
Italian
1.5%
Other
1.3%
French
0.9%
New Zealander
0.9%
Dutch
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Irrewarra School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
33.8%
Secondary — Government
21.5%
Primary — Catholic
15.4%
Primary — Government
13.8%
Pre-school
9.2%
Vocational Education
6.2%

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

Irrewarra Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.5% 16
No need for assistance
97.5% 636

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

Irrewarra Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
27.2% 77
Not a volunteer
72.8% 206

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Irrewarra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
17.9%
$600-$799/mo
7.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
30.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Irrewarra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.4%
Did not go to work
11.6%
Car (passenger)
8.2%
Walked only
4.8%
Truck
2.0%
Other
2.0%

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

Irrewarra Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.8%
2 vehicles
42.4%
3 vehicles
24.8%
4+ vehicles
16.0%

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

Irrewarra Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
4.3%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
38.8%
5 bedrooms
6.9%

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

Irrewarra Population Mobility

5.8%
moved in the last year
29.3%
moved in the last 5 years
1.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Irrewarra Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
10
Indigenous residents
652
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Irrewarra Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
14
Heart disease
14
Mental health
13
Arthritis
12
Asthma
11
Cancer
6
Lung condition
3
Stroke
3

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

Irrewarra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.7%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.3%
$3,500+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Irrewarra Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.6%
Couple — children under 15
39.6%
Couple — no children under 15
15.0%
One parent — children under 15
2.7%
One parent — no children under 15
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Irrewarra Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.2% 9
👤
Never served
96.8% 272

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Irrewarra Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
8.7% 24
Did not provide
91.3% 251

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Irrewarra Children Ever Born

No children
28.1%
1 child
5.2%
2 children
32.3%
3 children
25.0%
4 children
9.4%

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

Irrewarra When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5
1961–1970
3
1981–1990
3
1991–2000
3
2011–2015
4

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

Irrewarra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.2%
5–14 hours
29.0%
15–29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
15.4%
Did not do domestic work
24.7%

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

Irrewarra Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
43.9%
3 persons
4.5%
4 persons
13.6%
5 persons
9.1%
6+ persons
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Irrewarra Where Residents Moved From

Same address
306
Moved from VIC
19

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

Irrewarra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Irrewarra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 24 total

Theft
9
Justice Procedures
7
Assault
4
Break & Enter
2
Drug Offences
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Irrewarra Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,583/wk
Median Rent $238/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.0%

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

If you earn X in Irrewarra

≈ $6,860/month
Median rent $238/wk
Left after rent $1,345/wk
Rent share 15.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Irrewarra vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Irrewarra

What is the population of Irrewarra VIC?

The population of Irrewarra VIC is 365 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.4 people per km².Irrewarra is ranked #5,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Irrewarra?

The median personal income in Irrewarra VIC is $806 per week, or $41,912 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $1,958 per week.Irrewarra is ranked #3,520 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Irrewarra?

Median rent in Irrewarra VIC is $238 per week ($1,031 per month).Rent represents 15.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Irrewarra ranks #6,726 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Irrewarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Irrewarra VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Irrewarra?

The median age in Irrewarra VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Irrewarra a good suburb to live in?

Irrewarra is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 365.The median income is $806/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.0% 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: 21242. All dollar figures in AUD.