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Kariah VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kariah, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Kariah VIC is 94 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kariah is $833 per week ($43,316 per year). Median rent in Kariah is $163 per week ($706 per month). Kariah has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Kariah has a population density of 0.6 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kariah is $1,517.
There were 4 recorded offences in Kariah in 2025-25, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was fraud (2 offences).
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Kariah Population
Kariah Median Income & Rent
Kariah Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Kariah Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Kariah Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Kariah Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Kariah Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Kariah Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Kariah Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Kariah Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Kariah Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Kariah Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Kariah Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Kariah Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Kariah Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Kariah Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Kariah School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Kariah Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Kariah Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Kariah How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Kariah Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Kariah Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Kariah Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Kariah Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Kariah Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Kariah Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Kariah Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Kariah Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Kariah Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Kariah Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Kariah When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Kariah Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Kariah Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Kariah Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Kariah Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Kariah Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Kariah Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Kariah vs State & National Average
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kariah
What is the population of Kariah VIC?
The population of Kariah VIC is 94 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².
What is the median income in Kariah?
The median personal income in Kariah VIC is $833 per week, or $43,316 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,049 per week.
How much is rent in Kariah?
Median rent in Kariah VIC is $163 per week ($706 per month).Rent represents 8.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Kariah?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kariah 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 Kariah?
The median age in Kariah VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Kariah a good suburb to live in?
Kariah is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 94.The median income is $833/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.7% 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: 21302. All dollar figures in AUD.