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Johnsonville VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Johnsonville VIC is 326 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Johnsonville is $517 per week ($26,884 per year). Median rent in Johnsonville is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Johnsonville has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Johnsonville has a population density of 14.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Johnsonville is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Johnsonville is $1,296.

There were 18 recorded offences in Johnsonville in 2025-25, a rate of 55 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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Johnsonville Population

residents (Census 2021)

Johnsonville Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$517/wk

$26,884 per year

#8041 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$325/wk

$1,408 per month

#3947 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,296/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Johnsonville Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (160) Female 51.7% (171)

Population Density

14.3

people per km²

326 people · 22.8 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,192

Family income/wk

Johnsonville 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)

Johnsonville Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.6% 92 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.4% 44 dwellings

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

Johnsonville Country of Birth

Australia

94.2%

England

5.8%

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

Johnsonville Religion

No Religion

43.0%

Anglican

20.6%

Catholic

12.7%

Not stated

11.5%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Johnsonville Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

36.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.0%

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

Johnsonville Employment

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Employed full-time

23.4% 64 people

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Employed part-time

21.6% 59 people

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Unemployed

4.4% 12 people

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Not in labour force

50.5% 138 people

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

Johnsonville Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.4%

Bachelor Degree

17.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.1%

Postgraduate Degree

2.7%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Johnsonville Occupation

Managers

23.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.9%

Professionals

17.9%

Clerical & Administrative

16.4%

Community & Personal Service

13.4%

Labourers

4.5%

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

Johnsonville Field of Study

Society & Culture

17.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

16.4%

Engineering

14.9%

Management & Commerce

11.9%

Architecture & Building

11.9%

Health

10.4%

Agriculture & Environment

10.4%

Education

6.0%

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

Johnsonville Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Johnsonville Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

11.3%

$650-$799/wk

16.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.3%

$4,000+/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Johnsonville Marital Status

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Married

48.8% 145

↔️

Separated

5.7% 17

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Divorced

14.1% 42

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Widowed

6.4% 19

👤

Never married

24.9% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Johnsonville Ancestry

English

37.6%

Australian

35.1%

Irish

8.8%

Scottish

8.2%

German

2.6%

Dutch

2.3%

French

1.0%

Greek

1.0%

Italian

1.0%

Maltese

0.8%

Russian

0.8%

Other

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Johnsonville School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.8%

Secondary — Government

20.5%

Secondary — Catholic

15.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.4%

Pre-school

6.8%

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

Johnsonville Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.2% 48

✅

No need for assistance

91.8% 539

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

Johnsonville Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.5% 48

—

Not a volunteer

81.5% 212

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Johnsonville Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

14.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

44.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Johnsonville How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.2%

Did not go to work

17.3%

Walked only

6.7%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

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

Johnsonville Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.9%

1 vehicle

37.0%

2 vehicles

38.4%

3 vehicles

10.9%

4+ vehicles

10.9%

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

Johnsonville Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.8%

2 bedrooms

26.1%

3 bedrooms

43.5%

4 bedrooms

21.7%

5 bedrooms

2.9%

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

Johnsonville Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

29.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

42.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Johnsonville Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

592

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Johnsonville Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

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

Johnsonville Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.8%

$1-$149/wk

6.6%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

14.8%

$400-$499/wk

8.7%

$500-$649/wk

8.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Johnsonville Family Structure

Couple — no children

54.4%

Couple — children under 15

21.2%

Couple — no children under 15

18.3%

One parent — children under 15

3.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Johnsonville Military Service

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Previously served

3.0% 8

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Never served

97.0% 256

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Johnsonville Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.3% 51

—

Did not provide

80.7% 213

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Johnsonville Children Ever Born

No children

22.2%

1 child

7.4%

2 children

32.4%

3 children

28.7%

4 children

9.3%

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

Johnsonville When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Johnsonville Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

23.8%

15–29 hours

17.3%

30+ hours

13.5%

Did not do domestic work

26.9%

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

Johnsonville Household Size

1 person

27.1%

2 persons

55.6%

3 persons

6.8%

4 persons

8.3%

5 persons

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Johnsonville Where Residents Moved From

Same address

261

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Johnsonville Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Johnsonville Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 18 total

Assault

Theft

Weapons

Property Damage

Fraud

Public Order

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Johnsonville Rent Prices & Affordability

32%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,007/wk

Median Rent $325/wk

Rent-to-Income 32.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Johnsonville

Your weekly income

≈ $4,364/month

Median rent $325/wk

Left after rent $682/wk

Rent share 32.3%

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Johnsonville vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

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Pop: 163 Income: $827/wk Rent: $350/wk

Vinifera

Pop: 163 Income: $725/wk Rent: $135/wk

Westbury (Vic.)

Pop: 163 Income: $585/wk Rent: $300/wk

Marcus Hill

Pop: 164 Income: $986/wk Rent: $300/wk

Ruffy

Pop: 164 Income: $866/wk Rent: $150/wk

Beremboke

Pop: 165 Income: $845/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnsonville

What is the population of Johnsonville VIC?

The population of Johnsonville VIC is 326 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.3 people per km².Johnsonville is ranked #5,844 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Johnsonville?

The median personal income in Johnsonville VIC is $517 per week, or $26,884 per year.The median household income is $1,007 per week.Family income is $1,192 per week.Johnsonville is ranked #8,041 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Johnsonville?

Median rent in Johnsonville VIC is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 32.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Johnsonville ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Johnsonville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Johnsonville VIC is $1,296. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Johnsonville?

The median age in Johnsonville VIC is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Johnsonville a good suburb to live in?

Johnsonville is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 326.The median income is $517/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.3% 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: 21273. All dollar figures in AUD.