Knowsley VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Knowsley VIC is 168 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Knowsley is $845 per week ($43,940 per year). Median rent in Knowsley is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Knowsley has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Knowsley has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Knowsley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Knowsley is $1,896.

There were 11 recorded offences in Knowsley in 2025-25, a rate of 65 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (3 offences).

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Knowsley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Knowsley Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$845/wk
$43,940 per year
#2852 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$315/wk
$1,365 per month
#4253 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,896/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Knowsley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (91) Female 46.2% (78)

Population Density

2.0
people per km²
168 people · 86.1 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Knowsley 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Knowsley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
54.0% 27 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
46.0% 23 dwellings

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

Knowsley Country of Birth

Australia
93.8%
England
6.3%

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

Knowsley Religion

No Religion
39.5%
Catholic
33.3%
Not stated
11.1%
Uniting Church
8.6%
Lutheran
2.5%
Anglican
2.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Knowsley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.3%

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

Knowsley Employment

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Employed full-time
36.1% 44 people
Employed part-time
32.8% 40 people
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Unemployed
4.9% 6 people
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Not in labour force
26.2% 32 people

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

Knowsley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.9%
Bachelor Degree
18.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.7%

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

Knowsley Occupation

Professionals
27.5%
Managers
22.5%
Clerical & Administrative
17.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%
Labourers
10.0%
Community & Personal Service
7.5%

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

Knowsley Field of Study

Engineering
40.0%
Society & Culture
20.0%
Management & Commerce
15.0%
Architecture & Building
10.0%
Education
7.5%
Creative Arts
7.5%

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

Knowsley Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Knowsley Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
4.6%
$400-$499/wk
13.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
4.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
4.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.2%
$4,000+/wk
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Knowsley Marital Status

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Married
37.6% 53
↔️
Separated
6.4% 9
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Divorced
17.0% 24
🕊️
Widowed
3.5% 5
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Never married
35.5% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Knowsley Ancestry

Australian
45.5%
English
22.8%
Irish
15.3%
Scottish
5.4%
Dutch
3.0%
German
3.0%
Greek
2.0%
Vietnamese
1.5%
Other
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Knowsley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
42.9%
Secondary — Catholic
25.0%
Pre-school
10.7%
Primary — Catholic
10.7%
Vocational Education
10.7%

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

Knowsley Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.4% 4
No need for assistance
98.6% 285

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

Knowsley Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.0% 32
Not a volunteer
74.0% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Knowsley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
18.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Knowsley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.3%
Did not go to work
19.4%
Truck
5.6%
Walked only
5.6%
Car (passenger)
4.2%

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

Knowsley Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.1%
2 vehicles
23.2%
3 vehicles
26.8%
4+ vehicles
17.9%

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

Knowsley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.7%
2 bedrooms
16.7%
3 bedrooms
41.7%
4 bedrooms
26.7%
5 bedrooms
8.3%

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

Knowsley Population Mobility

8.2%
moved in the last year
35.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Knowsley Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
308
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Knowsley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Asthma
9
Heart disease
5
Arthritis
4

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

Knowsley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.2%
$150-$299/wk
7.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$650-$799/wk
17.5%
$800-$999/wk
7.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.2%
$3,500+/wk
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Knowsley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
47.4%
Couple — no children
26.3%
Couple — no children under 15
14.9%
One parent — no children under 15
7.9%
One parent — children under 15
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Knowsley Military Service

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Previously served
2.6% 3
👤
Never served
97.4% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Knowsley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.5% 20
Did not provide
84.5% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Knowsley Children Ever Born

No children
42.1%
1 child
21.1%
2 children
21.1%
4 children
15.8%

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

Knowsley When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4

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

Knowsley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5–14 hours
31.9%
15–29 hours
16.4%
30+ hours
11.2%
Did not do domestic work
21.6%

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

Knowsley Household Size

1 person
23.8%
2 persons
31.7%
3 persons
15.9%
4 persons
14.3%
5 persons
9.5%
6+ persons
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Knowsley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
134
Moved from VIC
13
Moved from WA
6

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

Knowsley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Knowsley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 11 total

Break & Enter
3
Assault
2
Theft
2
Traffic
2
Weapons
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Knowsley Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $315/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.4%

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

If you earn X in Knowsley

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $315/wk
Left after rent $1,310/wk
Rent share 19.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Knowsley vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knowsley

What is the population of Knowsley VIC?

The population of Knowsley VIC is 168 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².Knowsley is ranked #7,433 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Knowsley?

The median personal income in Knowsley VIC is $845 per week, or $43,940 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.Knowsley is ranked #2,852 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Knowsley?

Median rent in Knowsley VIC is $315 per week ($1,365 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Knowsley ranks #4,253 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Knowsley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Knowsley VIC is $1,896. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Knowsley?

The median age in Knowsley VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Knowsley a good suburb to live in?

Knowsley is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 168.The median income is $845/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 21373. All dollar figures in AUD.