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Kaarimba VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kaarimba VIC is 93 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kaarimba is $757 per week ($39,364 per year). Median rent in Kaarimba is $200 per week ($867 per month). Kaarimba has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Kaarimba has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kaarimba is $1,040.

There were 5 recorded offences in Kaarimba in 2025-25, a rate of 54 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Kaarimba Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kaarimba Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$757/wk

$39,364 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,040/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Kaarimba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.9% (50) Female 45.1% (41)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

93 people · 94.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,874

Family income/wk

Kaarimba 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

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kaarimba Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.7% 15 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.3% 14 dwellings

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

Kaarimba Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Kaarimba Religion

No Religion

46.2%

Catholic

20.9%

Anglican

13.2%

Not stated

12.1%

Christian (other)

4.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kaarimba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.8%

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

Kaarimba Employment

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Employed full-time

58.9% 43 people

⏰

Employed part-time

26.0% 19 people

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Not in labour force

15.1% 11 people

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

Kaarimba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

29.2%

Bachelor Degree

12.5%

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

Kaarimba Occupation

Managers

30.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.3%

Community & Personal Service

15.2%

Professionals

12.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.1%

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

Kaarimba Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

19.4%

Management & Commerce

19.4%

Health

16.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.9%

Engineering

12.9%

Education

9.7%

Society & Culture

9.7%

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

Kaarimba Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kaarimba Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

25.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

39.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kaarimba Marital Status

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Married

65.3% 47

↔️

Separated

4.2% 3

👤

Never married

30.6% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kaarimba Ancestry

English

45.2%

Australian

35.7%

Irish

7.8%

Scottish

5.2%

Dutch

3.5%

Italian

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kaarimba Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.6% 6

✅

No need for assistance

96.4% 159

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

Kaarimba Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

28.6% 20

—

Not a volunteer

71.4% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kaarimba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.6%

Car (passenger)

9.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

9.1%

Walked only

9.1%

Did not go to work

9.1%

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

Kaarimba Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.8%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

18.8%

4+ vehicles

12.5%

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

Kaarimba Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

19.2%

3 bedrooms

46.2%

4 bedrooms

34.6%

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

Kaarimba Population Mobility

6.5%

moved in the last year

25.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

79.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kaarimba Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

149

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kaarimba Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Cancer

Arthritis

Stroke

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

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

Kaarimba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.0%

$150-$299/wk

10.0%

$650-$799/wk

34.0%

$800-$999/wk

16.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kaarimba Family Structure

Couple — no children

48.4%

Couple — children under 15

32.3%

Couple — no children under 15

12.9%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kaarimba Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.3% 13

—

Did not provide

79.7% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kaarimba Children Ever Born

2 children

71.4%

5+ children

28.6%

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

Kaarimba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

31.9%

5–14 hours

33.3%

15–29 hours

7.2%

30+ hours

10.1%

Did not do domestic work

17.4%

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

Kaarimba Household Size

1 person

31.3%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

9.4%

4 persons

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kaarimba Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Kaarimba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kaarimba Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Property Damage

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Kaarimba Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,812/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.0%

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

If you earn X in Kaarimba

Your weekly income

≈ $7,852/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,612/wk

Rent share 11.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $6/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Warracknabeal

Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $35/wk

Kaarimba vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Brewster

Pop: 47 Income: $949/wk Rent: $250/wk

Burnbank

Pop: 47 Income: $575/wk Rent: $165/wk

Duchembegarra

Pop: 47 Income: $866/wk

Eastern View

Pop: 47 Income: $1,124/wk

Fyans Creek

Pop: 47 Income: $725/wk Rent: $175/wk

Koo Wee Rup North

Pop: 47 Income: $725/wk Rent: $42/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaarimba

What is the population of Kaarimba VIC?

The population of Kaarimba VIC is 93 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Kaarimba?

The median personal income in Kaarimba VIC is $757 per week, or $39,364 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Kaarimba?

Median rent in Kaarimba VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 11.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Kaarimba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kaarimba VIC is $1,040. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kaarimba?

The median age in Kaarimba VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kaarimba a good suburb to live in?

Kaarimba is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 93.The median income is $757/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.0% 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: 21280. All dollar figures in AUD.