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Myrtleford VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Myrtleford VIC is 3,285 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Myrtleford is $653 per week ($33,956 per year). Median rent in Myrtleford is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Myrtleford has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Myrtleford has a population density of 41.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Myrtleford is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Myrtleford is $1,300.

There were 210 recorded offences in Myrtleford in 2025-25, a rate of 64 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (47 offences).

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Myrtleford Population

residents (Census 2021)

Myrtleford Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$653/wk

$33,956 per year

#6293 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

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Myrtleford Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (1,601) Female 51.3% (1,684)

Population Density

41.2

people per km²

3,285 people · 79.7 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,546

Family income/wk

Myrtleford 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)

Myrtleford Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.1% 629 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.9% 368 dwellings

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

Myrtleford Country of Birth

Australia

95.0%

England

2.8%

Germany

1.0%

India

0.4%

France

0.3%

Cambodia

0.2%

Croatia

0.2%

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

Myrtleford Religion

No Religion

37.3%

Catholic

35.6%

Anglican

10.4%

Not stated

7.3%

Uniting Church

4.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Myrtleford Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Myrtleford Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

54.7%

SAL Tot

14.2%

SAL Filipin

7.9%

IAL Nepali

6.3%

Other

5.8%

SAL Tagalog

5.3%

Arabic

3.2%

German

2.6%

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

Myrtleford Employment

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Employed full-time

29.6% 740 people

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Employed part-time

23.4% 586 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 41 people

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Not in labour force

45.3% 1,132 people

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

Myrtleford Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.6%

Bachelor Degree

21.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.8%

Postgraduate Degree

3.9%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

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

Myrtleford Occupation

Professionals

22.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.1%

Community & Personal Service

15.7%

Managers

10.6%

Clerical & Administrative

9.8%

Labourers

9.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.6%

Sales Workers

6.4%

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

Myrtleford Field of Study

Engineering

18.7%

Health

17.5%

Management & Commerce

14.6%

Society & Culture

10.8%

Education

10.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.9%

Architecture & Building

7.7%

Agriculture & Environment

5.8%

Creative Arts

2.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.0%

Information Technology

1.3%

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

Myrtleford Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Myrtleford Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

10.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.8%

$4,000+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Myrtleford Marital Status

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Married

46.6% 1,294

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Separated

3.2% 88

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Divorced

9.0% 249

🕊️

Widowed

10.1% 279

👤

Never married

31.2% 865

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Myrtleford Ancestry

English

28.4%

Australian

27.2%

Italian

15.5%

Irish

8.2%

Scottish

8.1%

Other

3.9%

German

3.3%

Filipino

1.9%

Dutch

1.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.8%

Chinese

0.5%

Indian

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Myrtleford School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

23.3%

Secondary — Government

19.4%

Primary — Catholic

17.3%

Secondary — Catholic

15.1%

Vocational Education

12.1%

Pre-school

10.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

0.9%

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

Myrtleford Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.4% 589

✅

No need for assistance

90.6% 5,683

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

Myrtleford Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.9% 494

—

Not a volunteer

81.1% 2,125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Myrtleford Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.4%

$300-$449/mo

4.7%

$450-$599/mo

1.5%

$600-$799/mo

7.0%

$800-$999/mo

9.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Myrtleford How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.5%

Did not go to work

13.9%

Walked only

5.8%

Car (passenger)

5.0%

Bicycle

1.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Truck

0.7%

Bus

0.7%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

Other

0.2%

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

Myrtleford Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.3%

1 vehicle

34.5%

2 vehicles

39.5%

3 vehicles

13.5%

4+ vehicles

8.2%

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

Myrtleford Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.8%

2 bedrooms

17.4%

3 bedrooms

55.3%

4 bedrooms

22.1%

5 bedrooms

2.2%

6+ bedrooms

0.2%

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

Myrtleford Population Mobility

12.2%

moved in the last year

37.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Myrtleford Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

6,172

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Myrtleford Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

370

Arthritis

149

Asthma

122

Lung condition

112

Heart disease

111

Diabetes

103

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Myrtleford Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.6%

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

7.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.2%

$800-$999/wk

15.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Myrtleford Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.7%

Couple — children under 15

33.6%

Couple — no children under 15

14.7%

One parent — children under 15

9.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Myrtleford Military Service

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Previously served

2.7% 71

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Never served

97.3% 2,563

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Myrtleford Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.1% 393

—

Did not provide

84.9% 2,218

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Myrtleford Children Ever Born

No children

26.3%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

29.4%

3 children

22.0%

4 children

8.8%

5+ children

2.3%

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

Myrtleford When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

114

1961–1970

112

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Myrtleford Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

28.3%

15–29 hours

13.7%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

27.3%

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

Myrtleford Household Size

1 person

31.7%

2 persons

40.1%

3 persons

11.3%

4 persons

9.7%

5 persons

5.6%

6+ persons

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Myrtleford Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,696

Moved from VIC

174

Moved — same area (SA2)

146

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from ACT

Moved from TAS

Moved from WA

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

Myrtleford Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.1%

Step family — no other children

9.6%

Blended family — no other children

4.3%

Other couple — children only

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Myrtleford Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 210 total

Justice Procedures

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Weapons

Drug Offences

Break & Enter

Fraud

Public Order

Traffic

Other

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Myrtleford Schools

schools nearby

government

1015

avg ICSEA score

693

total students

St Mary's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 143 students

1051

ICSEA

Marian College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 145 students

1019

ICSEA

Myrtleford P-12 College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 405 students

976

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Myrtleford Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,143/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.9%

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

If you earn X in Myrtleford

Your weekly income

≈ $4,953/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $893/wk

Rent share 21.9%

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Myrtleford vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Myrtleford

What is the population of Myrtleford VIC?

The population of Myrtleford VIC is 3,285 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 41.2 people per km².Myrtleford is ranked #2,237 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Myrtleford?

The median personal income in Myrtleford VIC is $653 per week, or $33,956 per year.The median household income is $1,143 per week.Family income is $1,546 per week.Myrtleford is ranked #6,293 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Myrtleford?

Median rent in Myrtleford VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Myrtleford ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Myrtleford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Myrtleford 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 Myrtleford?

The median age in Myrtleford VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Myrtleford a good suburb to live in?

Myrtleford is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,285.The median income is $653/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% 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: 21863. All dollar figures in AUD.