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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
Knowsley Median Income & Rent
Knowsley Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Knowsley Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Knowsley Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Knowsley Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Knowsley Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Knowsley Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Knowsley Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Knowsley Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Knowsley Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Knowsley Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Knowsley Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Knowsley Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Knowsley Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Knowsley Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Knowsley School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Knowsley Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Knowsley Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Knowsley Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Knowsley How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Knowsley Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Knowsley Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Knowsley Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Knowsley Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Knowsley Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Knowsley Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Knowsley Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Knowsley Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Knowsley Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Knowsley Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Knowsley When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Knowsley Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Knowsley Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Knowsley Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Knowsley Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Knowsley Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 11 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Knowsley Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.