Jackass Flat, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Jackass Flat VIC is 1,907 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Jackass Flat is $869 per week ($45,188 per year). Median rent in Jackass Flat is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Jackass Flat has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Jackass Flat has a population density of 865 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Jackass Flat is Myanmar. The most common religion is No religion (57.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jackass Flat is $1,515.

There were 77 recorded offences in Jackass Flat in 2025-25, a rate of 40 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (26 offences).

Population
1,907
Census 2021
Median income
$869/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$340/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
28years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Jackass Flat vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Jackass Flat is $869 a week, 13% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 327th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $340 a week, $24 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 18.8% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 28, 15 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureJackass FlatTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$869/wk$767/wk +13%$766/wk
Household income$1,805/wk$1,687/wk +7%$1,637/wk
Rent$340/wk$316/wk +8%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,515/mo$1,723/mo −12%$1,733/mo
Median age2843 −15 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.8%19.1% −0.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Jackass Flat, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Jackass Flat Population

1,907 residents at the 2021 Census.

Jackass Flat Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$869/wk
$45,188 per year
Ranked 2,515 of 14,663
Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
Ranked 3,592 of 14,663
Median Age
28years
10 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,515/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Jackass Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,805/wk
Median rent $340/wk
Rent to income 18.8%

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

Median rent in Jackass Flat against your income

About $7,822 a month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $1,465/wk
Rent share 18.8%

Jackass Flat Schools

10
schools nearby
7
government
948
avg ICSEA score
3,614
total students
Holy Rosary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 295 students
1052
ICSEA
St Liborius' School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 258 students
1018
ICSEA
St Peter's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 132 students
979
ICSEA
White Hills Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 586 students
977
ICSEA
Epsom Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 425 students
967
ICSEA
Weeroona College Bendigo Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 812 students
940
ICSEA
Eaglehawk Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 561 students
922
ICSEA
Kalianna School Government
Combined · U · 221 students
895
ICSEA
Eaglehawk Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 159 students
869
ICSEA
Lightning Reef Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 165 students
858
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Jackass Flat Map

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Jackass Flat, Victoria: 36.7179°S, 144.2836°E

Jackass Flat Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (10)

People in Jackass Flat

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (909) Female 52.3% (996)

Population Density

865
people per km²
1,907 people · 2.2 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,911
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Myanmar
3.8%
Thailand
3.5%
India
2.1%
Philippines
0.9%
England
0.7%
New Zealand
0.4%
Pakistan
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
1.2%
Tagalog
0.8%
Malayalam
0.6%
Thai
0.4%
Hindi
0.4%
Spanish
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
43.3%
English
39.6%
Irish
9.0%
Scottish
8.7%
Australian Aboriginal
4.0%
German
3.1%
Italian
2.5%
Indian
1.8%
Chinese
1.3%
Filipino
1.3%
Dutch
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
57.1%
Catholic
12.6%
Anglican
6.6%
Baptist
3.5%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
3.4%
Not stated
3.1%
Uniting Church
2.9%
Buddhism
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
39.1% 546
Separated
3.9% 55
Divorced
7.4% 103
Widowed
2.3% 32
Never married
47.2% 659

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
51.8%
Couple: no children
20.3%
One parent: children under 15
13.4%
Couple: no children under 15
8.8%
One parent: no children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
14.6%
2 persons
34.0%
3 persons
18.3%
4 persons
20.0%
5 persons
8.4%
6+ persons
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Jackass Flat

Housing Tenure

Of the 635 occupied private dwellings in Jackass Flat at the 2021 Census, 33.7% were rented, 17.0% owned outright and 48.2% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
17.0% 108 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
48.2% 306 dwellings
Rented
33.7% 214 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 5 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.0%
2 bedrooms
1.0%
3 bedrooms
24.8%
4 bedrooms
70.4%
5 bedrooms
2.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
1.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.4%
$800-$999/mo
4.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
42.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
16.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.1%
1 vehicle
27.0%
2 vehicles
49.5%
3 vehicles
15.5%
4+ vehicles
6.9%

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

Work, income and education in Jackass Flat

Employment

Employed full-time
45.0% 574 people
Employed part-time
23.2% 296 people
Unemployed
4.2% 53 people
Not in labour force
27.6% 352 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
26.9%
Community & Personal Service
21.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.9%
Clerical & Administrative
8.7%
Labourers
7.3%
Managers
7.0%
Sales Workers
6.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
1.5%
$650-$799/wk
4.9%
$800-$999/wk
6.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.4%
$4,000+/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
4.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$800-$999/wk
19.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.3%
$3,500+/wk
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
79.1%
Did not go to work
12.6%
Car (passenger)
5.5%
Walked only
0.7%
Bus
0.6%
Bicycle
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Truck
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.9%
Bachelor Degree
21.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.8%
Certificate I/II
4.7%
Postgraduate Degree
4.4%

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

Field of Study

Health
21.8%
Management & Commerce
14.9%
Engineering
14.0%
Society & Culture
13.5%
Education
10.8%
Architecture & Building
9.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.5%
Information Technology
2.3%
Creative Arts
2.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
0.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.5%
Secondary: Government
23.0%
Pre-school
15.2%
Vocational Education
12.7%
Primary: Catholic
8.5%
Secondary: Catholic
3.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
0.7%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.2%
Has need for assistance
5.0%
Need for assistance not stated
2.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
245
Asthma
99
Arthritis
38
Lung condition
28
Diabetes
28
Heart disease
23
Cancer
17
Kidney disease
16
Stroke
7
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.5% 155
Did not provide
88.5% 1,198

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
10.8% 147
Not a volunteer
89.2% 1,211

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.5% 34
Never served
97.2% 1,322
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
32.7%
1 child
15.9%
2 children
24.4%
3 children
18.7%
4 children
5.6%
5+ children
2.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
3
1961: 1970
7
1971: 1980
3
1981: 1990
4
1991: 2000
10
2001: 2010
96
2011: 2015
83
2016
6
2017
16
2018
19
2019
14
2020
8

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

Population Mobility

22.9%
moved in the last year
69.0%
moved in the last 5 years
5.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,393
Moved from VIC
320
Moved: same area (SA2)
73
Moved from QLD
13
Moved from overseas
7
Moved from NSW
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.7%
5: 14 hours
29.0%
15: 29 hours
12.8%
30+ hours
10.2%
Did not do domestic work
29.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.4%
Blended family: no other children
8.7%
Step family: no other children
7.9%
Intact family: other children present
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Jackass Flat Crime Statistics

77 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
26
Justice Procedures
18
Assault
13
Property Damage
9
Drug Offences
4
Weapons
4
Break & Enter
2
Fraud
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Jackass Flat

The closest suburb to Jackass Flat is White Hills (Vic.), 1.8 km away.

White Hills (Vic.)
1.8 km away · income $750/wk · rent $300/wk
Eaglehawk
2.0 km away · income $629/wk · rent $265/wk
North Bendigo
2.2 km away · income $707/wk · rent $285/wk
California Gully
2.4 km away · income $588/wk · rent $251/wk
Epsom (Vic.)
2.7 km away · income $816/wk · rent $340/wk
Long Gully
3.7 km away · income $575/wk · rent $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jackass Flat

What is the population of Jackass Flat VIC?

The population of Jackass Flat VIC is 1,907 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 865 people per km². Jackass Flat is ranked #3,097 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Jackass Flat?

The median personal income in Jackass Flat VIC is $869 per week, or $45,188 per year. The median household income is $1,805 per week. Family income is $1,911 per week. Jackass Flat is ranked #2,515 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Jackass Flat?

Median rent in Jackass Flat VIC is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Rent represents 18.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Jackass Flat ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Jackass Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jackass Flat VIC is $1,515. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Jackass Flat?

The median age in Jackass Flat VIC is 28 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Jackass Flat a good suburb to live in?

Jackass Flat is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,907. The median income is $869/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.8% 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: 21250. All dollar figures in AUD.