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Katunga VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Katunga VIC is 1,025 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Katunga is $736 per week ($38,272 per year). Median rent in Katunga is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Katunga has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Katunga has a population density of 6.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Katunga is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Katunga is $1,203.

There were 28 recorded offences in Katunga in 2025-25, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (10 offences).

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Katunga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Katunga Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$736/wk

$38,272 per year

#4814 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,203/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Katunga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (542) Female 47.2% (485)

Population Density

6.3

people per km²

1,025 people · 163.9 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,618

Family income/wk

Katunga 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)

Katunga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.4% 126 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.6% 124 dwellings

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

Katunga Country of Birth

Australia

97.9%

England

2.1%

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

Katunga Religion

No Religion

46.2%

Catholic

21.7%

Not stated

11.2%

Anglican

10.0%

Uniting Church

5.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.8%

Christian (other)

1.2%

Other Religions Tot

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Katunga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.2%

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

Katunga Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

30.8%

SAL Tot

30.8%

SAL Tagalog

15.4%

SAL Oth

11.5%

Other

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Katunga Employment

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Employed full-time

43.1% 305 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.6% 167 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 17 people

🏠

Not in labour force

30.8% 218 people

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

Katunga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.0%

Bachelor Degree

25.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.7%

Certificate I/II

3.2%

Postgraduate Degree

0.9%

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

Katunga Occupation

Managers

27.3%

Labourers

17.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.8%

Community & Personal Service

13.8%

Professionals

12.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.7%

Clerical & Administrative

5.4%

Sales Workers

1.7%

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

Katunga Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

24.2%

Engineering

15.7%

Health

14.1%

Management & Commerce

12.4%

Society & Culture

11.4%

Education

6.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Information Technology

2.6%

Architecture & Building

2.3%

Creative Arts

1.0%

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

Katunga Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Katunga Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.0%

$4,000+/wk

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Katunga Marital Status

💍

Married

49.1% 406

↔️

Separated

3.9% 32

📋

Divorced

5.7% 47

🕊️

Widowed

3.7% 31

👤

Never married

37.6% 311

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Katunga Ancestry

Australian

37.8%

English

29.8%

Irish

8.5%

Scottish

8.5%

Other

3.4%

Dutch

2.6%

Italian

2.5%

Chinese

2.2%

German

1.6%

Filipino

1.4%

Maltese

1.2%

New Zealander

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Katunga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.8%

Secondary — Catholic

25.9%

Primary — Catholic

12.2%

Pre-school

11.2%

Secondary — Government

10.7%

Vocational Education

8.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.4%

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

Katunga Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.5% 84

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 1,781

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

Katunga Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.2% 136

—

Not a volunteer

81.8% 613

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Katunga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.2%

$300-$449/mo

2.5%

$450-$599/mo

9.0%

$600-$799/mo

9.0%

$800-$999/mo

13.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Katunga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.5%

Walked only

10.0%

Did not go to work

9.8%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

Truck

1.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.9%

Other

0.9%

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

Katunga Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.9%

1 vehicle

19.9%

2 vehicles

36.3%

3 vehicles

21.7%

4+ vehicles

21.1%

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

Katunga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.0%

2 bedrooms

6.5%

3 bedrooms

47.4%

4 bedrooms

37.7%

5 bedrooms

5.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.9%

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

Katunga Population Mobility

13.2%

moved in the last year

36.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Katunga Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,856

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Katunga Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Katunga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

11.2%

$800-$999/wk

16.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Katunga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.1%

Couple — no children

26.5%

Couple — no children under 15

17.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.7%

One parent — no children under 15

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Katunga Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.0% 15

👤

Never served

98.0% 725

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Katunga Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 102

—

Did not provide

86.1% 630

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Katunga Children Ever Born

No children

34.7%

1 child

11.3%

2 children

21.5%

3 children

21.2%

4 children

9.6%

5+ children

1.6%

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

Katunga When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Katunga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.4%

5–14 hours

29.0%

15–29 hours

14.3%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

24.4%

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

Katunga Household Size

1 person

16.3%

2 persons

36.9%

3 persons

15.9%

4 persons

15.3%

5 persons

9.1%

6+ persons

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Katunga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

805

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Katunga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.8%

Step family — no other children

4.3%

Other couple — children only

4.3%

Blended family — no other children

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Katunga Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 28 total

Assault

Theft

Drug Offences

Property Damage

Justice Procedures

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Katunga Schools

schools nearby

government

962

avg ICSEA score

total students

Katunga Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 95 students

962

ICSEA

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

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Katunga Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,505/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.9%

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

If you earn X in Katunga

Your weekly income

≈ $6,522/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $1,265/wk

Rent share 15.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $662/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $30/wk

Tongala

Income: $656/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $40/wk

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Income: $659/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $20/wk

Shepparton East

Income: $780/wk Rent: $231/wk Save: $9/wk

Carisbrook

Income: $603/wk Rent: $223/wk Save: $17/wk

Hazelwood North

Income: $855/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $5/wk

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $46/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $60/wk

Katunga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Wandiligong

Pop: 522 Income: $784/wk Rent: $275/wk

Tynong

Pop: 523 Income: $776/wk Rent: $311/wk

Taradale (Vic.)

Pop: 524 Income: $704/wk Rent: $277/wk

Minyip

Pop: 525 Income: $480/wk Rent: $163/wk

Lindenow

Pop: 527 Income: $702/wk Rent: $260/wk

Moe South

Pop: 529 Income: $808/wk Rent: $344/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Katunga

What is the population of Katunga VIC?

The population of Katunga VIC is 1,025 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.3 people per km².Katunga is ranked #3,934 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Katunga?

The median personal income in Katunga VIC is $736 per week, or $38,272 per year.The median household income is $1,505 per week.Family income is $1,618 per week.Katunga is ranked #4,814 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Katunga?

Median rent in Katunga VIC is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 15.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Katunga ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Katunga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Katunga VIC is $1,203. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Katunga?

The median age in Katunga VIC is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Katunga a good suburb to live in?

Katunga is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,025.The median income is $736/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.9% 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: 21310. All dollar figures in AUD.