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Narbethong VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Narbethong VIC is 201 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Narbethong is $790 per week ($41,080 per year). Median rent in Narbethong is $191 per week ($828 per month). Narbethong has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Narbethong has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Narbethong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narbethong is $1,472.

There were 20 recorded offences in Narbethong in 2025-25, a rate of 100 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (9 offences).

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Narbethong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Narbethong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$790/wk

$41,080 per year

#3745 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$191/wk

$828 per month

#7768 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,472/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Narbethong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.7% (115) Female 41.3% (81)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

201 people · 154.9 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,022

Family income/wk

Narbethong Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

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)

Narbethong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.3% 40 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.7% 31 dwellings

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

Narbethong Country of Birth

Australia

95.2%

England

4.8%

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

Narbethong Religion

No Religion

54.9%

Anglican

17.0%

Catholic

13.2%

Not stated

7.1%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

3.8%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Narbethong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.5%

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

Narbethong Employment

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Employed full-time

40.5% 62 people

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Employed part-time

28.1% 43 people

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Not in labour force

31.4% 48 people

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

Narbethong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.8%

Bachelor Degree

22.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.0%

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

Narbethong Occupation

Managers

31.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.4%

Professionals

17.1%

Community & Personal Service

12.9%

Labourers

7.1%

Clerical & Administrative

5.7%

Sales Workers

4.3%

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

Narbethong Field of Study

Engineering

23.9%

Management & Commerce

17.9%

Architecture & Building

13.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.9%

Society & Culture

11.9%

Health

7.5%

Education

4.5%

Information Technology

4.5%

Agriculture & Environment

4.5%

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

Narbethong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Narbethong Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

9.0%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.0%

$4,000+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Narbethong Marital Status

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Married

53.5% 92

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Separated

2.3% 4

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Divorced

11.6% 20

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Widowed

1.7% 3

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Never married

30.8% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Narbethong Ancestry

Australian

28.8%

English

28.4%

Scottish

11.5%

Irish

7.9%

Other

7.6%

German

5.8%

Italian

3.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Dutch

1.4%

French

1.1%

Maltese

1.1%

New Zealander

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Narbethong School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

26.1%

Primary — Government

17.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

17.4%

Pre-school

13.0%

Primary — Catholic

13.0%

Secondary — Catholic

13.0%

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

Narbethong Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 403

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

Narbethong Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.3% 37

—

Not a volunteer

76.7% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Narbethong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

38.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Narbethong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

58.9%

Did not go to work

21.1%

Car (passenger)

7.4%

Other

5.3%

Walked only

4.2%

Truck

3.2%

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

Narbethong Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.0%

2 vehicles

34.2%

3 vehicles

20.3%

4+ vehicles

26.6%

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

Narbethong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.0%

2 bedrooms

20.0%

3 bedrooms

48.0%

4 bedrooms

20.0%

6+ bedrooms

4.0%

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

Narbethong Population Mobility

3.2%

moved in the last year

32.8%

moved in the last 5 years

1.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Narbethong Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

364

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Narbethong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Stroke

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

Narbethong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.7%

$1-$149/wk

6.9%

$150-$299/wk

9.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$3,500+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Narbethong Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.4%

Couple — children under 15

28.2%

Couple — no children under 15

20.4%

One parent — children under 15

7.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Narbethong Military Service

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Previously served

2.5% 4

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Never served

97.5% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Narbethong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 20

—

Did not provide

87.8% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Narbethong Children Ever Born

No children

45.7%

1 child

6.5%

2 children

39.1%

3 children

8.7%

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

Narbethong When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Narbethong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

30.9%

15–29 hours

18.5%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

21.6%

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

Narbethong Household Size

1 person

32.0%

2 persons

44.0%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Narbethong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

182

Moved from VIC

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

Narbethong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Narbethong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 20 total

Break & Enter

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Narbethong Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,542/wk

Median Rent $191/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.4%

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

If you earn X in Narbethong

Your weekly income

≈ $6,682/month

Median rent $191/wk

Left after rent $1,351/wk

Rent share 12.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Warracknabeal

Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $11/wk

St Helena

Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $28/wk

Narbethong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Betley

Pop: 101 Income: $419/wk Rent: $193/wk

Bumberrah

Pop: 101 Income: $609/wk Rent: $285/wk

Driffield

Pop: 101 Income: $814/wk Rent: $225/wk

Ondit

Pop: 101 Income: $669/wk Rent: $240/wk

Strangways

Pop: 101 Income: $582/wk Rent: $225/wk

Buchan South

Pop: 102 Income: $687/wk Rent: $125/wk

Compare Narbethong

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Frequently Asked Questions About Narbethong

What is the population of Narbethong VIC?

The population of Narbethong VIC is 201 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².Narbethong is ranked #6,950 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Narbethong?

The median personal income in Narbethong VIC is $790 per week, or $41,080 per year.The median household income is $1,542 per week.Family income is $2,022 per week.Narbethong is ranked #3,745 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Narbethong?

Median rent in Narbethong VIC is $191 per week ($828 per month).Rent represents 12.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Narbethong ranks #7,768 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Narbethong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narbethong VIC is $1,472. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Narbethong?

The median age in Narbethong VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Narbethong a good suburb to live in?

Narbethong is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 201.The median income is $790/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.4% 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: 21880. All dollar figures in AUD.