Main Lead VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Main Lead VIC is 42 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Main Lead is $820 per week ($42,640 per year). Median rent in Main Lead is $175 per week ($758 per month). Main Lead has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Main Lead has a population density of 12.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Main Lead is $1,660.

There were 1 recorded offences in Main Lead in 2023-23, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Main Lead Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Main Lead Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$820/wk
$42,640 per year
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Median Rent
$175/wk
$758 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,660/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Main Lead Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (19) Female 48.6% (18)

Population Density

12.9
people per km²
42 people · 3.3 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

Main Lead Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Main Lead Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 3 dwellings

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

Main Lead Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Main Lead Religion

No Religion
34.2%
Anglican
31.6%
Uniting Church
13.2%
Not stated
13.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Main Lead Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
36.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
10.0%

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

Main Lead Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 18 people
Employed part-time
19.4% 7 people
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Not in labour force
30.6% 11 people

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

Main Lead Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
45.0%
Certificate III/IV
40.0%
Bachelor Degree
15.0%

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

Main Lead Occupation

Community & Personal Service
37.5%
Managers
25.0%
Professionals
18.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.8%

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

Main Lead Field of Study

Architecture & Building
50.0%
Health
25.0%
Society & Culture
25.0%

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

Main Lead Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Main Lead Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
33.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
33.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Main Lead Marital Status

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Married
35.9% 14
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Divorced
23.1% 9
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Widowed
7.7% 3
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Never married
33.3% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Main Lead Ancestry

English
49.2%
Australian
18.6%
Scottish
16.9%
New Zealander
10.2%
Irish
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Main Lead School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
50.0%
Vocational Education
50.0%

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

Main Lead Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.3% 4
No need for assistance
94.7% 72

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

Main Lead Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.2% 8
Not a volunteer
77.8% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Main Lead Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Main Lead How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
55.6%
Did not go to work
27.8%
Car (passenger)
16.7%

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

Main Lead Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
16.7%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Main Lead Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
57.1%
4 bedrooms
42.9%

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

Main Lead Population Mobility

16.7%
moved in the last year
42.1%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Main Lead Indigenous Population

5.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
66
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Main Lead Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
8
Asthma
7
Heart disease
6
Mental health
3

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

Main Lead Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.5%
$1-$149/wk
11.5%
$800-$999/wk
19.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Main Lead Family Structure

Couple — no children
43.3%
One parent — children under 15
30.0%
Couple — no children under 15
16.7%
Couple — children under 15
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Main Lead Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.1% 3
Did not provide
90.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Main Lead Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.8%
5–14 hours
25.8%
15–29 hours
25.8%
Did not do domestic work
22.6%

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

Main Lead Household Size

1 person
17.4%
2 persons
47.8%
3 persons
17.4%
5 persons
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Main Lead Where Residents Moved From

Same address
35
Moved from VIC
8

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

Main Lead Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-23 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2023

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

Main Lead Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,062/wk
Median Rent $175/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.5%

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

If you earn X in Main Lead

≈ $4,602/month
Median rent $175/wk
Left after rent $887/wk
Rent share 16.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Main Lead vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Main Lead

What is the population of Main Lead VIC?

The population of Main Lead VIC is 42 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Main Lead?

The median personal income in Main Lead VIC is $820 per week, or $42,640 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in Main Lead?

Median rent in Main Lead VIC is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Main Lead?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Main Lead VIC is $1,660. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Main Lead?

The median age in Main Lead VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Main Lead a good suburb to live in?

Main Lead is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 42.The median income is $820/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% 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: 21577. All dollar figures in AUD.