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Maindample VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Maindample VIC is 239 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maindample is $696 per week ($36,192 per year). Median rent in Maindample is $303 per week ($1,313 per month). Maindample has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Maindample has a population density of 2.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Maindample is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maindample is $1,300.

There were 11 recorded offences in Maindample in 2025-25, a rate of 46 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Maindample Population

residents (Census 2021)

Maindample Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$696/wk

$36,192 per year

#5566 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$303/wk

$1,313 per month

#4512 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Maindample Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.6% (131) Female 45.4% (109)

Population Density

2.7

people per km²

239 people · 89.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,645

Family income/wk

Maindample 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)

Maindample Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.5% 33 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.5% 38 dwellings

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

Maindample Country of Birth

Australia

97.5%

England

2.5%

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

Maindample Religion

No Religion

55.3%

Catholic

22.1%

Anglican

9.4%

Not stated

6.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.4%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Christian (other)

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Maindample Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.2%

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

Maindample Employment

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Employed full-time

39.5% 68 people

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Employed part-time

26.2% 45 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 3 people

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Not in labour force

32.6% 56 people

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

Maindample Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.8%

Bachelor Degree

22.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.5%

Postgraduate Degree

5.4%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Maindample Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

22.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.5%

Managers

20.0%

Community & Personal Service

13.8%

Professionals

10.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.5%

Labourers

3.8%

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

Maindample Field of Study

Engineering

19.5%

Agriculture & Environment

18.2%

Health

15.6%

Architecture & Building

13.0%

Management & Commerce

13.0%

Society & Culture

10.4%

Education

6.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.9%

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

Maindample Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Maindample Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.7%

$4,000+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Maindample Marital Status

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Married

45.3% 86

↔️

Separated

4.7% 9

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Divorced

13.7% 26

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Widowed

3.2% 6

👤

Never married

33.2% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Maindample Ancestry

Australian

35.6%

English

32.4%

Irish

10.6%

Scottish

6.8%

German

6.2%

Italian

3.5%

Dutch

2.6%

Welsh

1.5%

Other

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Maindample School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

44.7%

Primary — Catholic

17.0%

Secondary — Government

12.8%

Vocational Education

10.6%

Pre-school

8.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.4%

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

Maindample Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

0.6% 3

✅

No need for assistance

99.4% 474

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

Maindample Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.1% 49

—

Not a volunteer

73.9% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Maindample Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

16.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

41.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Maindample How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.1%

Did not go to work

13.8%

Walked only

9.2%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

Truck

4.6%

Other

2.8%

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

Maindample Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.7%

1 vehicle

9.8%

2 vehicles

51.2%

3 vehicles

22.0%

4+ vehicles

13.4%

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

Maindample Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.5%

3 bedrooms

58.3%

4 bedrooms

17.9%

5 bedrooms

8.3%

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

Maindample Population Mobility

10.8%

moved in the last year

48.6%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Maindample Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

457

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Maindample Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Arthritis

Diabetes

Kidney disease

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

Maindample Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.5%

$1-$149/wk

6.5%

$150-$299/wk

11.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.2%

$3,500+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Maindample Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.4%

Couple — no children

38.4%

Couple — no children under 15

12.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

One parent — children under 15

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Maindample Military Service

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Previously served

4.8% 9

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Never served

95.2% 180

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Maindample Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.6% 26

—

Did not provide

86.4% 165

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Maindample Children Ever Born

No children

36.8%

1 child

7.4%

2 children

29.4%

3 children

26.5%

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

Maindample When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Maindample Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.9%

5–14 hours

27.6%

15–29 hours

16.8%

30+ hours

13.5%

Did not do domestic work

17.3%

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

Maindample Household Size

1 person

16.3%

2 persons

44.2%

3 persons

14.0%

4 persons

15.1%

5 persons

4.7%

6+ persons

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Maindample Where Residents Moved From

Same address

207

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Maindample Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.8%

Step family — no other children

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Maindample Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 11 total

Theft

Drug Offences

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Fraud

Weapons

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Maindample Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,437/wk

Median Rent $303/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.1%

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

If you earn X in Maindample

Your weekly income

≈ $6,227/month

Median rent $303/wk

Left after rent $1,134/wk

Rent share 21.1%

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Income: $723/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $18/wk

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Income: $821/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $13/wk

Ballarat East

Income: $636/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $13/wk

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Income: $708/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $13/wk

Maindample vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bailieston

Pop: 120 Income: $575/wk Rent: $275/wk

Ballendella

Pop: 120 Income: $620/wk Rent: $120/wk

Gnotuk

Pop: 120 Income: $938/wk Rent: $130/wk

Katandra

Pop: 120 Income: $624/wk Rent: $170/wk

Moggs Creek

Pop: 120 Income: $1,055/wk Rent: $396/wk

Upper Gundowring

Pop: 120 Income: $670/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maindample

What is the population of Maindample VIC?

The population of Maindample VIC is 239 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.7 people per km².Maindample is ranked #6,521 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Maindample?

The median personal income in Maindample VIC is $696 per week, or $36,192 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,645 per week.Maindample is ranked #5,566 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Maindample?

Median rent in Maindample VIC is $303 per week ($1,313 per month).Rent represents 21.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Maindample ranks #4,512 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Maindample?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maindample VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Maindample?

The median age in Maindample VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Maindample a good suburb to live in?

Maindample is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 239.The median income is $696/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.1% 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: 21579. All dollar figures in AUD.