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Lindenow South VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lindenow South VIC is 475 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lindenow South is $719 per week ($37,388 per year). Median rent in Lindenow South is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Lindenow South has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Lindenow South has a population density of 3.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lindenow South is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lindenow South is $1,300.

There were 38 recorded offences in Lindenow South in 2025-25, a rate of 80 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (16 offences).

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Lindenow South Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lindenow South Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$719/wk

$37,388 per year

#5120 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lindenow South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (248) Female 47.8% (227)

Population Density

3.9

people per km²

475 people · 123.1 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Lindenow South 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)

Lindenow South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.4% 68 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.6% 85 dwellings

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

Lindenow South Country of Birth

Australia

96.7%

England

3.3%

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

Lindenow South Religion

No Religion

55.7%

Catholic

13.0%

Anglican

13.0%

Not stated

9.8%

Uniting Church

3.2%

Baptist

2.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lindenow South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.5%

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

Lindenow South Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

62.5%

German

37.5%

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

Lindenow South Employment

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Employed full-time

39.8% 131 people

⏰

Employed part-time

24.6% 81 people

🔍

Unemployed

1.2% 4 people

🏠

Not in labour force

34.3% 113 people

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

Lindenow South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.9%

Bachelor Degree

15.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.7%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

Postgraduate Degree

1.6%

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

Lindenow South Occupation

Professionals

18.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.1%

Community & Personal Service

16.8%

Labourers

13.4%

Managers

12.1%

Clerical & Administrative

9.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.0%

Sales Workers

5.4%

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

Lindenow South Field of Study

Engineering

17.6%

Management & Commerce

15.7%

Health

15.0%

Society & Culture

10.5%

Education

10.5%

Architecture & Building

9.2%

Agriculture & Environment

7.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.3%

Information Technology

2.6%

Creative Arts

2.6%

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

Lindenow South Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lindenow South Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.9%

$500-$649/wk

6.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lindenow South Marital Status

💍

Married

49.4% 193

↔️

Separated

3.6% 14

📋

Divorced

10.5% 41

🕊️

Widowed

4.1% 16

👤

Never married

32.5% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lindenow South Ancestry

Australian

37.0%

English

30.9%

Scottish

9.0%

Irish

8.2%

Italian

3.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.8%

German

2.6%

Maltese

1.5%

Maori

1.5%

Other

1.5%

Dutch

0.7%

Chinese

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lindenow South School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.9%

Secondary — Government

26.8%

Vocational Education

10.3%

Pre-school

9.3%

Secondary — Catholic

9.3%

Primary — Catholic

8.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.2%

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

Lindenow South Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.7% 49

✅

No need for assistance

94.3% 807

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

Lindenow South Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.1% 80

—

Not a volunteer

76.9% 266

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lindenow South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

4.9%

$600-$799/mo

4.9%

$800-$999/mo

14.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

34.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lindenow South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.5%

Did not go to work

10.0%

Walked only

4.2%

Car (passenger)

2.1%

Truck

1.6%

Other

1.6%

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

Lindenow South Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.8%

2 vehicles

42.6%

3 vehicles

22.8%

4+ vehicles

14.8%

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

Lindenow South Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.3%

3 bedrooms

52.7%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

5 bedrooms

1.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.8%

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

Lindenow South Population Mobility

16.4%

moved in the last year

31.6%

moved in the last 5 years

1.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lindenow South Indigenous Population

3.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

843

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lindenow South Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Lindenow South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

14.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lindenow South Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.9%

Couple — no children

27.6%

Couple — no children under 15

15.8%

One parent — children under 15

9.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lindenow South Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.3% 8

👤

Never served

97.7% 341

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lindenow South Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 54

—

Did not provide

84.3% 291

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lindenow South Children Ever Born

No children

21.9%

1 child

6.3%

2 children

33.8%

3 children

30.6%

4 children

7.5%

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

Lindenow South When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

2011–2015

2016

2017

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

Lindenow South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

16.6%

30+ hours

13.4%

Did not do domestic work

19.8%

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

Lindenow South Household Size

1 person

17.6%

2 persons

39.2%

3 persons

20.5%

4 persons

13.1%

5 persons

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lindenow South Where Residents Moved From

Same address

353

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Lindenow South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.8%

Step family — no other children

5.1%

Blended family — no other children

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lindenow South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 38 total

Assault

Justice Procedures

Drug Offences

Property Damage

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Lindenow South Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,413/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.8%

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

If you earn X in Lindenow South

Your weekly income

≈ $6,123/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,133/wk

Rent share 19.8%

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Lindenow South vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Eskdale (Vic.)

Pop: 238 Income: $752/wk Rent: $175/wk

Heathmere

Pop: 238 Income: $718/wk Rent: $200/wk

Nerrena

Pop: 238 Income: $805/wk Rent: $300/wk

Eurobin

Pop: 239 Income: $744/wk Rent: $225/wk

Maindample

Pop: 239 Income: $696/wk Rent: $303/wk

Iona

Pop: 240 Income: $690/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lindenow South

What is the population of Lindenow South VIC?

The population of Lindenow South VIC is 475 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.9 people per km².Lindenow South is ranked #5,111 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lindenow South?

The median personal income in Lindenow South VIC is $719 per week, or $37,388 per year.The median household income is $1,413 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Lindenow South is ranked #5,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lindenow South?

Median rent in Lindenow South VIC is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lindenow South ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lindenow South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lindenow South VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lindenow South?

The median age in Lindenow South VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lindenow South a good suburb to live in?

Lindenow South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 475.The median income is $719/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 21510. All dollar figures in AUD.