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Musk VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Musk VIC is 177 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Musk is $606 per week ($31,512 per year). Median rent in Musk is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Musk has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Musk has a population density of 10.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Musk is $1,733.

There were 3 recorded offences in Musk in 2025-25, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Musk Population

residents (Census 2021)

Musk Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$606/wk

$31,512 per year

#6992 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

61years

23 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Musk Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.6% (81) Female 53.4% (93)

Population Density

10.4

people per km²

177 people · 17.0 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,399

Family income/wk

Musk Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

25-29

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)

Musk Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.7% 44 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.3% 24 dwellings

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

Musk Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Musk Religion

No Religion

51.9%

Catholic

19.0%

Not stated

10.8%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Baptist

3.8%

Anglican

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Buddhism

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Musk Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.4%

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

Musk Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Musk Employment

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Employed full-time

22.7% 32 people

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Employed part-time

20.6% 29 people

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Not in labour force

56.7% 80 people

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

Musk Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

31.4%

Bachelor Degree

29.1%

Postgraduate Degree

15.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.3%

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

Musk Occupation

Professionals

42.9%

Managers

28.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.9%

Community & Personal Service

9.5%

Clerical & Administrative

7.1%

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

Musk Field of Study

Society & Culture

24.2%

Management & Commerce

21.2%

Health

12.1%

Agriculture & Environment

12.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.1%

Architecture & Building

9.1%

Creative Arts

9.1%

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

Musk Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Musk Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

21.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.0%

$4,000+/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Musk Marital Status

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Married

45.5% 71

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Separated

5.1% 8

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Divorced

9.6% 15

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Widowed

7.1% 11

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Never married

32.7% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Musk Ancestry

English

26.1%

Australian

20.9%

Scottish

17.4%

Irish

9.6%

Other

7.8%

German

4.8%

Italian

3.5%

Polish

2.6%

Maltese

2.2%

Russian

2.2%

Dutch

1.7%

Croatian

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Musk School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

46.7%

Pre-school

26.7%

Primary — Government

26.7%

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

Musk Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.3% 10

✅

No need for assistance

96.7% 290

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

Musk Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.8% 35

—

Not a volunteer

75.2% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Musk Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

21.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Musk How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

56.3%

Did not go to work

20.8%

Walked only

16.7%

Other

6.3%

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

Musk Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.1%

1 vehicle

25.6%

2 vehicles

46.2%

3 vehicles

14.1%

4+ vehicles

9.0%

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

Musk Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.7%

2 bedrooms

25.3%

3 bedrooms

44.0%

4 bedrooms

20.0%

5 bedrooms

4.0%

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

Musk Population Mobility

4.5%

moved in the last year

25.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

41.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Musk Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

292

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Musk Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Dementia

Kidney disease

Heart disease

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

Musk Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

12.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Musk Family Structure

Couple — no children

62.4%

Couple — children under 15

24.8%

Couple — no children under 15

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Musk Military Service

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Previously served

5.1% 7

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Never served

94.9% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Musk Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.9% 27

—

Did not provide

81.1% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Musk Children Ever Born

No children

22.0%

1 child

19.5%

2 children

41.5%

3 children

7.3%

5+ children

9.8%

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

Musk When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Musk Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.8%

5–14 hours

36.2%

15–29 hours

22.5%

30+ hours

15.2%

Did not do domestic work

12.3%

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

Musk Household Size

1 person

30.3%

2 persons

47.0%

3 persons

10.6%

4 persons

6.1%

6+ persons

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Musk Where Residents Moved From

Same address

149

Moved from VIC

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

Musk Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Musk Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Assault

Property Damage

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2023

2024

2025

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

Musk Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Musk

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $875/wk

Rent share 22.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mallacoota

Income: $591/wk Rent: $221/wk Save: $29/wk

Foster

Income: $566/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Casterton

Income: $523/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $90/wk

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $110/wk

Rushworth

Income: $486/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $60/wk

Charlton (Vic.)

Income: $545/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Cohuna

Income: $594/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $65/wk

Koondrook

Income: $538/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Musk vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Sandon (Vic.)

Pop: 89 Income: $675/wk Rent: $330/wk

Bullarto

Pop: 89 Income: $599/wk Rent: $350/wk

Colac West

Pop: 89 Income: $857/wk Rent: $230/wk

Kamarooka

Pop: 89 Income: $668/wk Rent: $205/wk

Noradjuha

Pop: 89 Income: $900/wk Rent: $148/wk

Koornalla

Pop: 89 Income: $766/wk

Compare Musk

Musk vs Sandon (Vic.) →Musk vs Bullarto →Musk vs Colac West →Musk vs Kamarooka →

Frequently Asked Questions About Musk

What is the population of Musk VIC?

The population of Musk VIC is 177 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.4 people per km².Musk is ranked #7,297 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Musk?

The median personal income in Musk VIC is $606 per week, or $31,512 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,399 per week.Musk is ranked #6,992 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Musk?

Median rent in Musk VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Musk ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Musk?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Musk 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 Musk?

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

Is Musk a good suburb to live in?

Musk is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 177.The median income is $606/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 21851. All dollar figures in AUD.