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Magpie VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Magpie, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Magpie VIC is 368 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Magpie is $653 per week ($33,956 per year). Median rent in Magpie is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Magpie has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Magpie has a population density of 37.1 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Magpie is $1,690.
There were 13 recorded offences in Magpie in 2025-25, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).
Magpie Map
Magpie Population
Magpie Median Income & Rent
Magpie Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Magpie Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Magpie Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Magpie Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Magpie Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Magpie Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Magpie Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Magpie Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Magpie Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Magpie Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Magpie Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Magpie Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Magpie Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Magpie Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Magpie Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Magpie School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Magpie Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Magpie Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Magpie Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Magpie How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Magpie Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Magpie Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Magpie Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Magpie Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Magpie Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Magpie Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Magpie Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Magpie Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Magpie Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Magpie Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Magpie When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Magpie Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Magpie Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Magpie Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Magpie Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Magpie Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 13 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Magpie 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 Magpie
What is the population of Magpie VIC?
The population of Magpie VIC is 368 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 37.1 people per km².Magpie is ranked #5,572 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Magpie?
The median personal income in Magpie VIC is $653 per week, or $33,956 per year.The median household income is $2,097 per week.Family income is $2,194 per week.Magpie is ranked #6,293 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Magpie?
Median rent in Magpie VIC is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 12.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Magpie ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Magpie?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Magpie VIC is $1,690. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Magpie?
The median age in Magpie VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Magpie a good suburb to live in?
Magpie is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 368.The median income is $653/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.9% 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: 21573. All dollar figures in AUD.