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).

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Magpie Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Magpie Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$653/wk
$33,956 per year
#6293 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
#5664 of 14,663
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,690/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Magpie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (198) Female 46.2% (170)

Population Density

37.1
people per km²
368 people · 9.9 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,194
Family income/wk

Magpie 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Magpie Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
61.1% 69 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.9% 44 dwellings

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

Magpie Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Magpie Religion

No Religion
39.5%
Catholic
28.7%
Anglican
9.4%
Uniting Church
9.1%
Not stated
5.0%
Christian (other)
3.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.6%
Pentecostal
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Magpie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.1%

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

Magpie Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Magpie Employment

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Employed full-time
34.2% 101 people
Employed part-time
27.8% 82 people
🔍
Unemployed
1.0% 3 people
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Not in labour force
36.9% 109 people

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

Magpie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.6%
Bachelor Degree
17.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.2%
Postgraduate Degree
12.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.6%
Certificate I/II
2.5%

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

Magpie Occupation

Professionals
20.2%
Managers
16.8%
Community & Personal Service
15.1%
Clerical & Administrative
13.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.4%
Sales Workers
7.6%
Labourers
7.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.9%

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

Magpie Field of Study

Engineering
26.1%
Education
14.8%
Society & Culture
13.9%
Health
13.9%
Architecture & Building
9.6%
Management & Commerce
7.0%
Creative Arts
5.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.5%
Agriculture & Environment
3.5%
Information Technology
2.6%

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

Magpie Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Magpie Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
18.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.9%
$4,000+/wk
12.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Magpie Marital Status

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Married
54.3% 171
↔️
Separated
3.8% 12
📋
Divorced
7.0% 22
🕊️
Widowed
3.5% 11
👤
Never married
31.4% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Magpie Ancestry

Australian
35.8%
English
31.9%
Irish
11.0%
Scottish
7.5%
Other
3.1%
Dutch
2.3%
German
2.3%
Chinese
2.1%
Welsh
1.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
0.8%
Indian
0.8%
Russian
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Magpie School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
34.3%
Primary — Government
25.7%
Secondary — Government
14.3%
Pre-school
10.0%
Primary — Catholic
8.6%
Vocational Education
7.1%

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

Magpie Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.7% 41
No need for assistance
94.3% 673

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

Magpie Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
15.8% 49
Not a volunteer
84.2% 262

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Magpie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.8%
$800-$999/mo
9.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Magpie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.8%
Did not go to work
11.0%
Car (passenger)
9.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
4.3%
Truck
1.8%

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

Magpie Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.3%
2 vehicles
39.1%
3 vehicles
17.4%
4+ vehicles
32.2%

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

Magpie Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
5.1%
3 bedrooms
36.4%
4 bedrooms
45.8%
5 bedrooms
9.3%
6+ bedrooms
3.4%

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

Magpie Population Mobility

6.2%
moved in the last year
23.5%
moved in the last 5 years
2.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Magpie Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
698
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Magpie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
23
Asthma
15
Diabetes
15
Heart disease
15
Arthritis
15
Lung condition
13
Cancer
7
Stroke
6

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

Magpie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.4%
$1-$149/wk
2.7%
$150-$299/wk
11.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
8.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Magpie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
36.4%
Couple — no children
28.2%
Couple — no children under 15
25.8%
One parent — children under 15
6.4%
One parent — no children under 15
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Magpie Military Service

🏅
Previously served
1.6% 5
👤
Never served
98.4% 301

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Magpie Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
22.1% 68
Did not provide
77.9% 240

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Magpie Children Ever Born

No children
26.3%
1 child
5.9%
2 children
35.6%
3 children
28.8%
5+ children
3.4%

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

Magpie When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
3
1971–1980
4
1991–2000
6
2001–2010
4

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

Magpie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5–14 hours
25.0%
15–29 hours
19.9%
30+ hours
11.2%
Did not do domestic work
27.2%

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

Magpie Household Size

1 person
13.6%
2 persons
36.4%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
20.5%
5 persons
8.3%
6+ persons
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Magpie Where Residents Moved From

Same address
332
Moved — same area (SA2)
9
Moved from VIC
8

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

Magpie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
87.3%
Other couple — children only
7.3%
Step family — no other children
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Magpie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 13 total

Assault
3
Break & Enter
3
Theft
3
Property Damage
2
Drug Offences
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Magpie Schools

7
schools nearby
3
government
1023
avg ICSEA score
3,113
total students
Emmaus Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 362 students
1088
ICSEA
Ballarat Steiner School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 64 students
1076
ICSEA
Damascus College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,215 students
1052
ICSEA
St James' School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 166 students
1034
ICSEA
Mount Clear College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 982 students
996
ICSEA
Mount Clear Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 221 students
991
ICSEA
Magpie Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 103 students
923
ICSEA

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

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Magpie Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,097/wk
Median Rent $270/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.9%

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

If you earn X in Magpie

≈ $9,087/month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $1,827/wk
Rent share 12.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Magpie vs State & National Average

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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.