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Miners Rest VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Miners Rest, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Miners Rest VIC is 3,829 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Miners Rest is $927 per week ($48,204 per year). Median rent in Miners Rest is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Miners Rest has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Miners Rest has a population density of 127.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Miners Rest is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Miners Rest is $1,517.
There were 215 recorded offences in Miners Rest in 2025-25, a rate of 56 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (97 offences).
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Miners Rest Population
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Miners Rest Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Miners Rest Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Miners Rest Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Miners Rest Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Miners Rest Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Miners Rest Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Miners Rest Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Miners Rest Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Miners Rest Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Miners Rest Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Miners Rest Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Miners Rest Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Miners Rest Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Miners Rest Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Miners Rest School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Miners Rest Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Miners Rest Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Miners Rest Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Miners Rest How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Miners Rest Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Miners Rest Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Miners Rest Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Miners Rest Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Miners Rest Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Miners Rest Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Miners Rest Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Miners Rest Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Miners Rest Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Miners Rest Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Miners Rest When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Miners Rest Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Miners Rest Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Miners Rest Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Miners Rest Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Miners Rest Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 215 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Miners Rest Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miners Rest
What is the population of Miners Rest VIC?
The population of Miners Rest VIC is 3,829 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 127.4 people per km².Miners Rest is ranked #1,992 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Miners Rest?
The median personal income in Miners Rest VIC is $927 per week, or $48,204 per year.The median household income is $1,983 per week.Family income is $2,142 per week.Miners Rest is ranked #1,837 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Miners Rest?
Median rent in Miners Rest VIC is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Miners Rest ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Miners Rest?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Miners Rest VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Miners Rest?
The median age in Miners Rest VIC is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Miners Rest a good suburb to live in?
Miners Rest is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,829.The median income is $927/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 21691. All dollar figures in AUD.