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Koroit VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Koroit VIC is 2,184 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Koroit is $746 per week ($38,792 per year). Median rent in Koroit is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Koroit has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Koroit has a population density of 52.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Koroit is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Koroit is $1,400.

There were 97 recorded offences in Koroit in 2025-25, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (45 offences).

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Koroit Population

residents (Census 2021)

Koroit Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$746/wk

$38,792 per year

#4605 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Koroit Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (1,061) Female 51.4% (1,122)

Population Density

52.0

people per km²

2,184 people · 42.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,762

Family income/wk

Koroit 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)

Koroit Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.5% 333 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.5% 326 dwellings

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

Koroit Country of Birth

Australia

97.1%

England

2.6%

India

0.3%

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

Koroit Religion

No Religion

46.0%

Catholic

31.1%

Anglican

7.6%

Not stated

6.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.8%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Baptist

1.2%

Christian (other)

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Koroit Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.8%

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

Koroit Languages Spoken at Home

Malayalam

22.7%

SAL Tot

22.7%

Greek

13.6%

IAL Punjabi

13.6%

Japan

13.6%

Other

13.6%

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

Koroit Employment

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Employed full-time

35.6% 541 people

⏰

Employed part-time

26.9% 408 people

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Unemployed

1.1% 16 people

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Not in labour force

36.5% 554 people

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

Koroit Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.3%

Bachelor Degree

21.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.6%

Postgraduate Degree

6.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Certificate I/II

3.4%

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

Koroit Occupation

Professionals

23.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.8%

Community & Personal Service

16.9%

Managers

11.9%

Clerical & Administrative

9.7%

Labourers

8.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.8%

Sales Workers

5.1%

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

Koroit Field of Study

Engineering

16.2%

Health

15.5%

Society & Culture

12.8%

Education

12.2%

Management & Commerce

12.2%

Architecture & Building

9.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.3%

Agriculture & Environment

6.5%

Creative Arts

2.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.3%

Information Technology

0.7%

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

Koroit Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Koroit Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.5%

$4,000+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Koroit Marital Status

💍

Married

51.5% 904

↔️

Separated

3.6% 63

📋

Divorced

7.0% 123

🕊️

Widowed

5.7% 100

👤

Never married

32.3% 567

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Koroit Ancestry

English

32.9%

Australian

30.7%

Irish

17.1%

Scottish

8.7%

German

3.2%

Other

2.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Dutch

1.3%

Italian

0.8%

Filipino

0.5%

Welsh

0.3%

Indian

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Koroit School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

26.5%

Secondary — Government

18.5%

Vocational Education

15.8%

Primary — Catholic

15.2%

Pre-school

12.3%

Secondary — Catholic

9.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

0.8%

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

Koroit Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.4% 225

✅

No need for assistance

94.6% 3,929

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

Koroit Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.7% 369

—

Not a volunteer

77.3% 1,260

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Koroit Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.5%

$300-$449/mo

2.9%

$450-$599/mo

2.2%

$600-$799/mo

3.5%

$800-$999/mo

11.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Koroit How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.3%

Did not go to work

13.8%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Walked only

2.3%

Truck

1.2%

Other

0.4%

Bicycle

0.3%

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

Koroit Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.6%

1 vehicle

28.4%

2 vehicles

43.6%

3 vehicles

17.6%

4+ vehicles

7.8%

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

Koroit Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.6%

2 bedrooms

10.7%

3 bedrooms

52.3%

4 bedrooms

30.2%

5 bedrooms

3.7%

6+ bedrooms

0.6%

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

Koroit Population Mobility

12.2%

moved in the last year

39.0%

moved in the last 5 years

1.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Koroit Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

111

Indigenous residents

4,061

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Koroit Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

199

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Koroit Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Koroit Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.6%

Couple — no children

30.3%

Couple — no children under 15

13.6%

One parent — children under 15

9.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Koroit Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 5

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Previously served

3.8% 63

👤

Never served

95.8% 1,570

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Koroit Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 256

—

Did not provide

84.3% 1,373

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Koroit Children Ever Born

No children

28.4%

1 child

10.7%

2 children

29.5%

3 children

20.0%

4 children

7.9%

5+ children

3.5%

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

Koroit When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

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

Koroit Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

30.7%

15–29 hours

18.0%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

18.3%

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

Koroit Household Size

1 person

23.4%

2 persons

37.7%

3 persons

15.3%

4 persons

15.7%

5 persons

5.9%

6+ persons

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Koroit Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,795

Moved — same area (SA2)

122

Moved from VIC

100

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

Moved from TAS

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

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

Koroit Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.8%

Step family — no other children

8.1%

Blended family — no other children

3.5%

Intact family — other children present

3.1%

Other couple — children only

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Koroit Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 97 total

Justice Procedures

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Public Order

Fraud

Weapons

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Koroit Schools

schools nearby

government

1014

avg ICSEA score

283

total students

St Patrick's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 109 students

1040

ICSEA

Koroit And District Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 174 students

988

ICSEA

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

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Koroit Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,466/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Koroit

Your weekly income

≈ $6,353/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,186/wk

Rent share 19.1%

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Pop: 1,101 Income: $538/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Koroit

What is the population of Koroit VIC?

The population of Koroit VIC is 2,184 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 52.0 people per km².Koroit is ranked #2,903 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Koroit?

The median personal income in Koroit VIC is $746 per week, or $38,792 per year.The median household income is $1,466 per week.Family income is $1,762 per week.Koroit is ranked #4,605 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Koroit?

Median rent in Koroit VIC is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Koroit ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Koroit?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Koroit VIC is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Koroit?

The median age in Koroit VIC is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Koroit a good suburb to live in?

Koroit is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,184.The median income is $746/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 21396. All dollar figures in AUD.