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Little River VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Little River, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Little River VIC is 1,353 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Little River is $750 per week ($39,000 per year). Median rent in Little River is $427 per week ($1,850 per month). Little River has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Little River has a population density of 7.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Little River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Little River is $2,167.
There were 264 recorded offences in Little River in 2025-25, a rate of 195 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (145 offences).
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Little River Population
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Little River Demographics
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Little River Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Little River Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Little River Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Little River Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Little River Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Little River Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Little River Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Little River Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Little River Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Little River Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Little River Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Little River Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Little River Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Little River Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Little River School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Little River Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Little River Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Little River Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Little River How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Little River Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Little River Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Little River Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Little River Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Little River Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Little River Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Little River Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Little River Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Little River Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Little River Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Little River When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Little River Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Little River Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Little River Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Little River Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Little River Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 264 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Little River Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little River
What is the population of Little River VIC?
The population of Little River VIC is 1,353 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.5 people per km².Little River is ranked #3,538 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Little River?
The median personal income in Little River VIC is $750 per week, or $39,000 per year.The median household income is $2,005 per week.Family income is $2,178 per week.Little River is ranked #4,521 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Little River?
Median rent in Little River VIC is $427 per week ($1,850 per month).Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Little River ranks #1,456 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Little River?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Little River VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Little River?
The median age in Little River VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Little River a good suburb to live in?
Little River is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,353.The median income is $750/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% 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: 21520. All dollar figures in AUD.