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Markwood VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Markwood VIC is 230 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Markwood is $730 per week ($37,960 per year). Median rent in Markwood is $230 per week ($997 per month). Markwood has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Markwood has a population density of 5.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Markwood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Markwood is $1,200.

There were 1 recorded offences in Markwood in 2025-25, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Markwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Markwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$730/wk

$37,960 per year

#4918 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

#6811 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Markwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (117) Female 49.4% (114)

Population Density

5.2

people per km²

230 people · 44.1 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,699

Family income/wk

Markwood 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)

Markwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.3% 53 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.8% 27 dwellings

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

Markwood Country of Birth

Australia

96.0%

England

4.0%

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

Markwood Religion

No Religion

45.1%

Catholic

22.1%

Anglican

14.2%

Not stated

8.4%

Uniting Church

6.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

Christian (other)

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Markwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

13.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.7%

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

Markwood Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

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

Markwood Employment

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Employed full-time

35.7% 61 people

⏰

Employed part-time

24.6% 42 people

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Not in labour force

39.8% 68 people

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

Markwood Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.2%

Certificate III/IV

31.6%

Postgraduate Degree

16.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

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

Markwood Occupation

Managers

33.7%

Professionals

26.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.9%

Clerical & Administrative

6.0%

Community & Personal Service

4.8%

Labourers

4.8%

Sales Workers

3.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.6%

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

Markwood Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.8%

Engineering

19.4%

Education

16.7%

Health

12.5%

Society & Culture

11.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.9%

Agriculture & Environment

4.2%

Architecture & Building

4.2%

Creative Arts

4.2%

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

Markwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Markwood Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Markwood Marital Status

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Married

55.7% 107

↔️

Separated

2.6% 5

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Divorced

9.4% 18

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Widowed

9.9% 19

👤

Never married

22.4% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Markwood Ancestry

English

30.3%

Australian

26.9%

Irish

10.7%

Italian

10.3%

Scottish

10.0%

German

2.8%

Other

2.4%

New Zealander

1.7%

Chinese

1.4%

Dutch

1.4%

French

1.0%

Macedonian

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Markwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

48.0%

Secondary — Catholic

16.0%

Primary — Catholic

12.0%

Secondary — Government

12.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.0%

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

Markwood Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.1% 27

✅

No need for assistance

93.9% 415

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

Markwood Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.7% 37

—

Not a volunteer

80.3% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Markwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.1%

$600-$799/mo

18.5%

$800-$999/mo

25.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Markwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.5%

Walked only

11.2%

Did not go to work

11.2%

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

Markwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.7%

2 vehicles

44.3%

3 vehicles

21.7%

4+ vehicles

12.3%

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

Markwood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.0%

2 bedrooms

16.2%

3 bedrooms

44.4%

4 bedrooms

29.3%

5 bedrooms

4.0%

6+ bedrooms

3.0%

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

Markwood Population Mobility

8.1%

moved in the last year

24.9%

moved in the last 5 years

0.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Markwood Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

420

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Markwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Stroke

Cancer

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

Markwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

1.9%

$150-$299/wk

14.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

18.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Markwood Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.5%

Couple — children under 15

40.8%

Couple — no children under 15

7.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Markwood Military Service

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Previously served

2.7% 5

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Never served

97.3% 177

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Markwood Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.6% 34

—

Did not provide

81.4% 149

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Markwood Children Ever Born

No children

15.3%

1 child

5.1%

2 children

42.4%

3 children

32.2%

4 children

5.1%

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

Markwood When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2011–2015

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

Markwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.1%

5–14 hours

30.4%

15–29 hours

18.5%

30+ hours

15.2%

Did not do domestic work

15.8%

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

Markwood Household Size

1 person

29.5%

2 persons

48.4%

3 persons

7.4%

4 persons

11.6%

5 persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Markwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

193

Moved from VIC

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

Markwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Blended family — no other children

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Markwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Markwood Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,343/wk

Median Rent $230/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.1%

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

If you earn X in Markwood

Your weekly income

≈ $5,820/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $1,113/wk

Rent share 17.1%

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Markwood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bambra

Pop: 115 Income: $788/wk Rent: $300/wk

Carpendeit

Pop: 115 Income: $488/wk Rent: $200/wk

Laang

Pop: 115 Income: $758/wk Rent: $170/wk

Orford (Vic.)

Pop: 115 Income: $911/wk Rent: $150/wk

Koorooman

Pop: 115 Income: $933/wk Rent: $330/wk

Kyneton South

Pop: 116 Income: $668/wk Rent: $282/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Markwood

What is the population of Markwood VIC?

The population of Markwood VIC is 230 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.2 people per km².Markwood is ranked #6,604 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Markwood?

The median personal income in Markwood VIC is $730 per week, or $37,960 per year.The median household income is $1,343 per week.Family income is $1,699 per week.Markwood is ranked #4,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Markwood?

Median rent in Markwood VIC is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 17.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Markwood ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Markwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Markwood VIC is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Markwood?

The median age in Markwood VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Markwood a good suburb to live in?

Markwood is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 230.The median income is $730/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.1% 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: 21606. All dollar figures in AUD.