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Northwood VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Northwood VIC is 203 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Northwood is $830 per week ($43,160 per year). Median rent in Northwood is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Northwood has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Northwood has a population density of 4.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Northwood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Northwood is $2,113.

There were 8 recorded offences in Northwood in 2025-25, a rate of 39 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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Northwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Northwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$830/wk

$43,160 per year

#3098 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,113/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Northwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (100) Female 49.5% (98)

Population Density

4.0

people per km²

203 people · 50.7 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,946

Family income/wk

Northwood 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Northwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.4% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.6% 30 dwellings

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

Northwood Country of Birth

Australia

96.3%

England

3.7%

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

Northwood Religion

No Religion

38.7%

Catholic

23.7%

Not stated

16.1%

Anglican

12.4%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Northwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.8%

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

Northwood Employment

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Employed full-time

46.3% 69 people

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Employed part-time

20.1% 30 people

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Not in labour force

33.6% 50 people

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

Northwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.8%

Bachelor Degree

20.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.6%

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

Northwood Occupation

Labourers

22.4%

Managers

22.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.4%

Professionals

11.9%

Community & Personal Service

10.4%

Clerical & Administrative

9.0%

Sales Workers

4.5%

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

Northwood Field of Study

Society & Culture

17.3%

Health

17.3%

Engineering

17.3%

Agriculture & Environment

15.4%

Management & Commerce

15.4%

Education

11.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.8%

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

Northwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Northwood Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

8.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.2%

$4,000+/wk

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Northwood Marital Status

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Married

43.9% 75

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Separated

6.4% 11

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Divorced

11.7% 20

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Widowed

2.9% 5

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Never married

35.1% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Northwood Ancestry

Australian

39.1%

English

30.9%

Scottish

8.2%

Irish

7.4%

Other

4.1%

Dutch

3.7%

Italian

2.5%

German

1.6%

Korean

1.2%

South African

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Northwood School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

38.5%

Primary — Government

26.9%

Secondary — Catholic

19.2%

Pre-school

15.4%

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

Northwood Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.7% 31

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No need for assistance

91.3% 327

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

Northwood Volunteering

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Volunteer

4.6% 7

—

Not a volunteer

95.4% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Northwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

16.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Northwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.5%

Walked only

6.1%

Car (passenger)

4.9%

Truck

4.9%

Did not go to work

3.7%

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

Northwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.3%

2 vehicles

23.3%

3 vehicles

36.7%

4+ vehicles

21.7%

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

Northwood Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.0%

3 bedrooms

46.5%

4 bedrooms

42.3%

5 bedrooms

4.2%

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

Northwood Population Mobility

8.0%

moved in the last year

34.1%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Northwood Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

355

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Northwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

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

Northwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.3%

$1-$149/wk

8.6%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

16.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Northwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.6%

Couple — no children

33.3%

Couple — no children under 15

15.4%

One parent — no children under 15

9.6%

One parent — children under 15

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Northwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.8% 20

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Did not provide

86.2% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Northwood Children Ever Born

No children

40.4%

1 child

5.3%

2 children

38.6%

3 children

10.5%

4 children

5.3%

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

Northwood When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2019

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

Northwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.4%

5–14 hours

28.0%

15–29 hours

13.4%

30+ hours

10.8%

Did not do domestic work

20.4%

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

Northwood Household Size

1 person

16.9%

2 persons

44.6%

3 persons

13.8%

4 persons

7.7%

5 persons

12.3%

6+ persons

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Northwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

162

Moved from VIC

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

Northwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Northwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total

Assault

Break & Enter

Weapons

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

Northwood Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,895/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.8%

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

If you earn X in Northwood

Your weekly income

≈ $8,212/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,615/wk

Rent share 14.8%

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Income: $780/wk Rent: $231/wk Save: $49/wk

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Income: $715/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $35/wk

Maffra (Vic.)

Income: $669/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $30/wk

Briagolong

Income: $705/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $880/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $25/wk

Wangaratta (Vic.)

Income: $700/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $20/wk

Hazelwood North

Income: $855/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $45/wk

Northwood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Buchan South

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

Gobur

Pop: 102 Income: $638/wk Rent: $290/wk

Golden Point (Mount Alexander - Vic.)

Pop: 102 Income: $752/wk Rent: $300/wk

Mead

Pop: 102 Income: $673/wk Rent: $200/wk

Redbank (Vic.)

Pop: 102 Income: $467/wk Rent: $195/wk

Reefton (Vic.)

Pop: 102 Income: $537/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northwood

What is the population of Northwood VIC?

The population of Northwood VIC is 203 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.0 people per km².Northwood is ranked #6,930 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Northwood?

The median personal income in Northwood VIC is $830 per week, or $43,160 per year.The median household income is $1,895 per week.Family income is $1,946 per week.Northwood is ranked #3,098 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Northwood?

Median rent in Northwood VIC is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Northwood ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Northwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Northwood VIC is $2,113. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Northwood?

The median age in Northwood VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Northwood a good suburb to live in?

Northwood is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 203.The median income is $830/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.8% 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: 21972. All dollar figures in AUD.