Suburbs Korong Vale

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Korong Vale VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Korong Vale VIC is 143 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Korong Vale is $415 per week ($21,580 per year). Median rent in Korong Vale is $130 per week ($563 per month). Korong Vale has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Korong Vale has a population density of 5.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Korong Vale is $433.

There were 35 recorded offences in Korong Vale in 2025-25, a rate of 245 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (9 offences).

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📍 Korong Vale, Victoria — 36.3642°S, 143.7063°E

Crime: Low Med High

Korong Vale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Korong Vale Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$415/wk
$21,580 per year
#8760 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$130/wk
$563 per month
#8442 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$433/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Korong Vale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (77) Female 47.3% (69)

Population Density

5.2
people per km²
143 people · 27.3 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$747
Family income/wk

Korong Vale Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
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)

Korong Vale Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
70.0% 42 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
30.0% 18 dwellings

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

Korong Vale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Korong Vale Religion

No Religion
43.3%
Catholic
14.2%
Not stated
14.2%
Anglican
11.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.5%
Uniting Church
5.2%
Eastern Orthodox
2.2%
Christian (other)
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Korong Vale Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
35.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
26.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
18.8%

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

Korong Vale Employment

💼
Employed full-time
10.5% 12 people
⏰
Employed part-time
10.5% 12 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.6% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
76.3% 87 people

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

Korong Vale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
88.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.5%

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

Korong Vale Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Labourers
50.0%

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

Korong Vale Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Korong Vale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Korong Vale Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
13.8%
$300-$399/wk
5.2%
$400-$499/wk
29.3%
$650-$799/wk
24.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Korong Vale Marital Status

💍
Married
26.1% 36
↔️
Separated
4.3% 6
📋
Divorced
13.8% 19
🕊️
Widowed
14.5% 20
👤
Never married
41.3% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Korong Vale Ancestry

English
38.9%
Australian
32.9%
Scottish
9.0%
Irish
6.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.6%
Croatian
3.0%
German
2.4%
Greek
1.8%
Other
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Korong Vale School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
71.4%
Primary — Government
28.6%

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

Korong Vale Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
16.6% 42
✅
No need for assistance
83.4% 211

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

Korong Vale Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
17.5% 20
—
Not a volunteer
82.5% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Korong Vale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
20.0%
$300-$449/mo
33.3%
$600-$799/mo
46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Korong Vale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Korong Vale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
49.2%
2 vehicles
23.1%
3 vehicles
15.4%
4+ vehicles
12.3%

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

Korong Vale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.4%
2 bedrooms
23.5%
3 bedrooms
52.9%
4 bedrooms
11.8%
5 bedrooms
4.4%

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

Korong Vale Population Mobility

15.2%
moved in the last year
19.7%
moved in the last 5 years
14.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
21.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Korong Vale Indigenous Population

6.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
16
Indigenous residents
239
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Korong Vale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
22
Arthritis
21
Heart disease
13
Diabetes
12
Asthma
11
Lung condition
10
Cancer
6

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

Korong Vale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.5%
$1-$149/wk
13.4%
$150-$299/wk
20.7%
$300-$399/wk
13.4%
$400-$499/wk
19.5%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
13.4%
$800-$999/wk
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Korong Vale Family Structure

Couple — no children
34.6%
Couple — children under 15
20.5%
Couple — no children under 15
20.5%
One parent — no children under 15
15.4%
One parent — children under 15
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Korong Vale Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.6% 3
👤
Never served
97.4% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Korong Vale Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
17.7% 20
—
Did not provide
82.3% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Korong Vale Children Ever Born

No children
27.3%
1 child
12.1%
2 children
9.1%
3 children
9.1%
4 children
42.4%

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

Korong Vale When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Korong Vale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.2%
5–14 hours
22.2%
15–29 hours
12.0%
30+ hours
13.7%
Did not do domestic work
35.9%

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

Korong Vale Household Size

1 person
48.0%
2 persons
36.0%
3 persons
5.3%
4 persons
6.7%
5 persons
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Korong Vale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
106
Moved from VIC
12
Moved — same area (SA2)
7

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

Korong Vale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
50.0%
Blended family — no other children
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Korong Vale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 35 total

Property Damage
9
Assault
7
Justice Procedures
7
Theft
6
Break & Enter
4
Fraud
1
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Korong Vale Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $575/wk
Median Rent $130/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.6%

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

If you earn X in Korong Vale

≈ $2,492/month
Median rent $130/wk
Left after rent $445/wk
Rent share 22.6%

Korong Vale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Crowlands
Pop: 72 Income: $525/wk Rent: $119/wk
Bemm River
Pop: 72 Income: $388/wk Rent: $220/wk
Cobrico
Pop: 72 Income: $604/wk
Giffard West
Pop: 72 Income: $487/wk Rent: $248/wk
Nalangil
Pop: 72 Income: $680/wk Rent: $180/wk
Perry Bridge
Pop: 72 Income: $702/wk Rent: $215/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Korong Vale

What is the population of Korong Vale VIC?

The population of Korong Vale VIC is 143 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.2 people per km².Korong Vale is ranked #7,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Korong Vale?

The median personal income in Korong Vale VIC is $415 per week, or $21,580 per year.The median household income is $575 per week.Family income is $747 per week.Korong Vale is ranked #8,760 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Korong Vale?

Median rent in Korong Vale VIC is $130 per week ($563 per month).Rent represents 22.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Korong Vale ranks #8,442 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Korong Vale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Korong Vale VIC is $433. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Korong Vale?

The median age in Korong Vale VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Korong Vale a good suburb to live in?

Korong Vale is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 143.The median income is $415/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.6% 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: 21397. All dollar figures in AUD.