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Molesworth VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Molesworth VIC is 91 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Molesworth is $660 per week ($34,320 per year). Median rent in Molesworth is $351 per week ($1,521 per month). Molesworth has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Molesworth has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Molesworth is $1,733.

There were 14 recorded offences in Molesworth in 2025-25, a rate of 154 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

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Molesworth Population

residents (Census 2021)

Molesworth Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$660/wk

$34,320 per year

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Median Rent

$351/wk

$1,521 per month

👤

Median Age

61years

23 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Molesworth Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (46) Female 52.1% (50)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

91 people · 88.4 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,792

Family income/wk

Molesworth Age Distribution

15-19

25-29

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Molesworth Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

87.5% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

12.5% 3 dwellings

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

Molesworth Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Molesworth Religion

No Religion

50.6%

Catholic

18.0%

Not stated

16.9%

Anglican

6.7%

Uniting Church

4.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Molesworth Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.6%

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

Molesworth Employment

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Employed full-time

42.4% 36 people

⏰

Employed part-time

16.5% 14 people

🏠

Not in labour force

41.2% 35 people

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

Molesworth Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

28.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.2%

Certificate III/IV

23.1%

Postgraduate Degree

10.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.3%

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

Molesworth Occupation

Managers

36.4%

Labourers

30.3%

Professionals

15.2%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

Clerical & Administrative

9.1%

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

Molesworth Field of Study

Engineering

19.2%

Agriculture & Environment

19.2%

Management & Commerce

19.2%

Health

15.4%

Education

15.4%

Creative Arts

11.5%

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

Molesworth Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Molesworth Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

12.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

12.8%

$800-$999/wk

17.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$4,000+/wk

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Molesworth Marital Status

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Married

44.7% 38

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Divorced

18.8% 16

🕊️

Widowed

9.4% 8

👤

Never married

27.1% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Molesworth Ancestry

Australian

32.5%

English

27.5%

Scottish

14.2%

Irish

12.5%

German

7.5%

Other

3.3%

Italian

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Molesworth School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

57.1%

Primary — Catholic

42.9%

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

Molesworth Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.8% 18

✅

No need for assistance

89.2% 148

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

Molesworth Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

29.1% 23

—

Not a volunteer

70.9% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Molesworth How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Walked only

12.5%

Did not go to work

12.5%

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

Molesworth Car Ownership

0 vehicles

10.0%

1 vehicle

17.5%

2 vehicles

42.5%

3 vehicles

15.0%

4+ vehicles

15.0%

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

Molesworth Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.7%

2 bedrooms

21.7%

3 bedrooms

45.7%

4 bedrooms

17.4%

5 bedrooms

6.5%

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

Molesworth Population Mobility

11.7%

moved in the last year

33.8%

moved in the last 5 years

57.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Molesworth Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

167

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Molesworth Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Stroke

Kidney disease

Lung condition

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

Molesworth Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

10.4%

$400-$499/wk

13.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.9%

$3,500+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Molesworth Family Structure

Couple — no children

51.6%

Couple — children under 15

19.4%

One parent — no children under 15

19.4%

Couple — no children under 15

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Molesworth Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

27.0% 20

—

Did not provide

73.0% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Molesworth Children Ever Born

No children

48.0%

1 child

16.0%

2 children

36.0%

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

Molesworth When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Molesworth Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.5%

5–14 hours

30.8%

15–29 hours

10.3%

30+ hours

11.5%

Did not do domestic work

26.9%

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

Molesworth Household Size

1 person

22.0%

2 persons

58.5%

3 persons

12.2%

6+ persons

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Molesworth Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

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

Molesworth Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Molesworth Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 14 total

Theft

Assault

Robbery

Break & Enter

Fraud

Drug Offences

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

Molesworth Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,249/wk

Median Rent $351/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Molesworth

Your weekly income

≈ $5,412/month

Median rent $351/wk

Left after rent $898/wk

Rent share 28.1%

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Molesworth vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Darlimurla

Pop: 46 Income: $824/wk

Bradvale

Pop: 46 Income: $575/wk Rent: $73/wk

Bromley

Pop: 46 Income: $469/wk

Drik Drik

Pop: 46 Income: $754/wk Rent: $160/wk

Huntly North

Pop: 46 Income: $665/wk Rent: $220/wk

Jarvis Creek

Pop: 46 Income: $900/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Molesworth

What is the population of Molesworth VIC?

The population of Molesworth VIC is 91 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Molesworth?

The median personal income in Molesworth VIC is $660 per week, or $34,320 per year.The median household income is $1,249 per week.Family income is $1,792 per week.

How much is rent in Molesworth?

Median rent in Molesworth VIC is $351 per week ($1,521 per month).Rent represents 28.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Molesworth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Molesworth VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Molesworth?

The median age in Molesworth VIC is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Molesworth a good suburb to live in?

Molesworth is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 91.The median income is $660/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.1% 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: 21721. All dollar figures in AUD.