Suburbs Lower Plenty

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Lower Plenty VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lower Plenty VIC is 3,962 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lower Plenty is $955 per week ($49,660 per year). Median rent in Lower Plenty is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Lower Plenty has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Lower Plenty has a population density of 580.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lower Plenty is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Plenty is $2,200.

There were 121 recorded offences in Lower Plenty in 2025-25, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (38 offences).

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📍 Lower Plenty, Victoria — 37.7385°S, 145.1180°E

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Lower Plenty Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lower Plenty Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$955/wk
$49,660 per year
#1563 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
#1854 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,200/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lower Plenty Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (1,905) Female 51.9% (2,056)

Population Density

580.7
people per km²
3,962 people · 6.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,708
Family income/wk

Lower Plenty 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)

Lower Plenty Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
53.0% 648 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
47.0% 575 dwellings

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

Lower Plenty Country of Birth

Australia
89.7%
England
4.1%
China
2.2%
Iran
1.0%
Greece
0.9%
India
0.8%
Germany
0.5%
Croatia
0.5%
Egypt
0.2%
Hong Kong
0.2%

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

Lower Plenty Religion

No Religion
45.3%
Catholic
27.9%
Anglican
9.4%
Not stated
5.5%
Eastern Orthodox
4.3%
Uniting Church
3.7%
Christian (other)
2.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lower Plenty Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
74.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
10.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.4%

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

Lower Plenty Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin
22.9%
Greek
15.1%
Italian
14.0%
Other
12.8%
Arabic
12.8%
Persian ED
10.1%
Macedon
7.3%
Cantonese
5.0%

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

Lower Plenty Employment

💼
Employed full-time
37.0% 1,127 people
⏰
Employed part-time
22.3% 679 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.5% 75 people
🏠
Not in labour force
38.2% 1,162 people

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

Lower Plenty Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
39.0%
Certificate III/IV
21.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.2%
Postgraduate Degree
13.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.2%
Certificate I/II
0.8%

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

Lower Plenty Occupation

Professionals
36.2%
Managers
21.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.4%
Clerical & Administrative
10.9%
Community & Personal Service
9.0%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Labourers
2.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.2%

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

Lower Plenty Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.8%
Health
14.3%
Engineering
12.5%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Education
9.7%
Architecture & Building
7.8%
Creative Arts
4.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.6%
Information Technology
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
1.5%

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

Lower Plenty Dwelling Types

Separate house
78.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
13.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lower Plenty Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
5.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.0%
$4,000+/wk
22.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lower Plenty Marital Status

💍
Married
53.0% 1,754
↔️
Separated
2.4% 78
📋
Divorced
7.8% 258
🕊️
Widowed
6.9% 228
👤
Never married
29.9% 989

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lower Plenty Ancestry

English
28.3%
Australian
24.6%
Irish
10.1%
Scottish
9.5%
Italian
8.3%
Other
7.2%
Chinese
3.4%
German
3.0%
Greek
2.4%
Macedonian
1.5%
Dutch
1.0%
Indian
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lower Plenty School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
30.0%
Secondary — Government
18.3%
Pre-school
11.5%
Secondary — Catholic
11.4%
Primary — Catholic
10.4%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
7.6%
Vocational Education
7.6%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
3.2%

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

Lower Plenty Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.0% 457
✅
No need for assistance
94.0% 7,185

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

Lower Plenty Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
17.0% 543
—
Not a volunteer
83.0% 2,651

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lower Plenty Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.9%
$300-$449/mo
0.9%
$450-$599/mo
3.2%
$600-$799/mo
2.1%
$800-$999/mo
2.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lower Plenty How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.2%
Did not go to work
21.1%
Car (passenger)
3.2%
Train
1.2%
Walked only
0.9%
Truck
0.6%
Bicycle
0.6%
Bus
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Other
0.4%

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

Lower Plenty Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.5%
1 vehicle
31.3%
2 vehicles
43.5%
3 vehicles
11.7%
4+ vehicles
11.0%

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

Lower Plenty Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.9%
2 bedrooms
20.2%
3 bedrooms
36.6%
4 bedrooms
30.3%
5 bedrooms
9.4%
6+ bedrooms
1.7%

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

Lower Plenty Population Mobility

10.3%
moved in the last year
33.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lower Plenty Indigenous Population

0.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
46
Indigenous residents
7,639
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lower Plenty Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
344
Arthritis
134
Asthma
128
Heart disease
117
Diabetes
103
Cancer
73
Lung condition
51
Stroke
36
Kidney disease
30
Dementia
29

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

Lower Plenty Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.2%
$3,500+/wk
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lower Plenty Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.3%
Couple — no children
28.4%
Couple — no children under 15
20.4%
One parent — no children under 15
5.6%
One parent — children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lower Plenty Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.7% 87
👤
Never served
97.3% 3,109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lower Plenty Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
16.4% 523
—
Did not provide
83.6% 2,665

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lower Plenty Children Ever Born

No children
32.9%
1 child
10.9%
2 children
32.2%
3 children
18.5%
4 children
5.2%
5+ children
0.4%

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

Lower Plenty When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
21
1951–1960
74
1961–1970
98
1971–1980
84
1981–1990
89
1991–2000
64
2001–2010
138
2011–2015
86
2016
17
2017
7
2018
10
2019
9
2020
11

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

Lower Plenty Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5–14 hours
31.6%
15–29 hours
14.0%
30+ hours
9.6%
Did not do domestic work
23.7%

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

Lower Plenty Household Size

1 person
25.9%
2 persons
34.8%
3 persons
13.1%
4 persons
16.9%
5 persons
7.1%
6+ persons
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lower Plenty Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,414
Moved from VIC
286
Moved — same area (SA2)
81
Moved from overseas
7
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from TAS
3

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

Lower Plenty Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
92.9%
Step family — no other children
4.5%
Blended family — no other children
2.0%
Intact family — other children present
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lower Plenty Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 121 total

Theft
38
Break & Enter
27
Justice Procedures
21
Assault
12
Property Damage
10
Drug Offences
5
Public Order
4
Robbery
2
Weapons
1
Traffic
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Lower Plenty Schools

21
schools nearby
16
government
1098
avg ICSEA score
10,622
total students
Viewbank Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 656 students
1138
ICSEA
Templestowe Heights Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 544 students
1132
ICSEA
St Francis Xavier Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 382 students
1122
ICSEA
Catholic Ladies' College Ltd Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 901 students
1119
ICSEA
Eltham Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 253 students
1117
ICSEA
Montmorency Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 415 students
1117
ICSEA
Montmorency South Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 620 students
1112
ICSEA
St Clement of Rome School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 456 students
1109
ICSEA
Templestowe Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 548 students
1108
ICSEA
Watsonia Heights Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 522 students
1104
ICSEA
Eltham High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,326 students
1101
ICSEA
Templestowe College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,227 students
1099
ICSEA
St Kevin's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 132 students
1096
ICSEA
Our Lady Help of Christians School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 79 students
1094
ICSEA
Lower Plenty Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 95 students
1093
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 21 schools

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

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Lower Plenty Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,160/wk
Median Rent $400/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.5%

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

If you earn X in Lower Plenty

≈ $9,360/month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,760/wk
Rent share 18.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hazelwood North
Income: $855/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $165/wk
Spring Gully (Vic.)
Income: $794/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $110/wk
Buninyong
Income: $818/wk Rent: $305/wk Save: $95/wk
Werribee South
Income: $857/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $50/wk
Eden Park
Income: $770/wk Rent: $381/wk Save: $19/wk
Olinda (Vic.)
Income: $859/wk Rent: $398/wk Save: $2/wk
St Helena
Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $237/wk
Pakenham Upper
Income: $880/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $145/wk

Lower Plenty vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Nathalia
Pop: 1,982 Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk
Dennington
Pop: 1,994 Income: $846/wk Rent: $370/wk
Bellfield (Banyule - Vic.)
Pop: 1,996 Income: $722/wk Rent: $375/wk
Marong
Pop: 2,005 Income: $900/wk Rent: $350/wk
Princes Hill
Pop: 2,005 Income: $1,156/wk Rent: $462/wk
Yackandandah
Pop: 2,008 Income: $813/wk Rent: $306/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Plenty

What is the population of Lower Plenty VIC?

The population of Lower Plenty VIC is 3,962 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 580.7 people per km².Lower Plenty is ranked #1,939 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lower Plenty?

The median personal income in Lower Plenty VIC is $955 per week, or $49,660 per year.The median household income is $2,160 per week.Family income is $2,708 per week.Lower Plenty is ranked #1,563 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lower Plenty?

Median rent in Lower Plenty VIC is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lower Plenty ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lower Plenty?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Plenty VIC is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lower Plenty?

The median age in Lower Plenty VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lower Plenty a good suburb to live in?

Lower Plenty is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,962.The median income is $955/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 21547. All dollar figures in AUD.