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Olinda VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Olinda VIC is 1,773 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Olinda is $859 per week ($44,668 per year). Median rent in Olinda is $398 per week ($1,725 per month). Olinda has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Olinda has a population density of 99.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Olinda is England. The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Olinda is $2,000.

There were 93 recorded offences in Olinda in 2025-25, a rate of 52 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (18 offences).

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Olinda Population

residents (Census 2021)

Olinda Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$859/wk

$44,668 per year

#2643 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$398/wk

$1,725 per month

#2177 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Olinda Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (914) Female 48.4% (856)

Population Density

99.9

people per km²

1,773 people · 17.8 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,429

Family income/wk

Olinda 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)

Olinda Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.3% 243 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.7% 306 dwellings

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

Olinda Country of Birth

Australia

89.6%

England

6.9%

France

1.1%

Germany

0.9%

Canada

0.5%

China

0.5%

India

0.4%

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

Olinda Religion

No Religion

62.9%

Catholic

11.1%

Not stated

8.4%

Anglican

7.8%

Christian (other)

3.8%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Buddhism

2.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Olinda Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

73.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.8%

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

Olinda Languages Spoken at Home

French

26.3%

Other

24.6%

SAL Tot

10.5%

German

8.8%

Polish

7.0%

Russian

7.0%

Afrikaans

5.3%

Mandarin

5.3%

Macedon

5.3%

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

Olinda Employment

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Employed full-time

36.6% 480 people

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Employed part-time

25.5% 335 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 32 people

🏠

Not in labour force

35.5% 466 people

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

Olinda Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.0%

Certificate III/IV

23.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.0%

Postgraduate Degree

13.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.3%

Certificate I/II

2.2%

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

Olinda Occupation

Professionals

32.6%

Managers

21.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.2%

Clerical & Administrative

10.8%

Community & Personal Service

10.7%

Labourers

4.6%

Sales Workers

4.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.3%

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

Olinda Field of Study

Management & Commerce

14.9%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Engineering

12.9%

Health

11.7%

Education

11.1%

Creative Arts

8.8%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.2%

Information Technology

4.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.7%

Agriculture & Environment

3.0%

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

Olinda Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Olinda Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

0.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.9%

$4,000+/wk

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Olinda Marital Status

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Married

51.6% 751

↔️

Separated

3.2% 46

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Divorced

10.6% 155

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Widowed

3.2% 47

👤

Never married

31.4% 457

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Olinda Ancestry

English

33.1%

Australian

27.4%

Scottish

10.2%

Irish

9.7%

Other

7.3%

German

4.4%

Italian

2.1%

Dutch

1.6%

French

1.3%

Polish

1.0%

Chinese

1.0%

Greek

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Olinda School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.0%

Secondary — Government

21.9%

Pre-school

10.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.6%

Vocational Education

8.7%

Secondary — Catholic

7.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.2%

Primary — Catholic

2.7%

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

Olinda Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.1% 172

✅

No need for assistance

94.9% 3,201

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

Olinda Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.6% 328

—

Not a volunteer

76.4% 1,064

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Olinda Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.0%

$300-$449/mo

1.1%

$450-$599/mo

1.8%

$600-$799/mo

4.0%

$800-$999/mo

4.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Olinda How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.0%

Did not go to work

23.3%

Walked only

4.0%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

Truck

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Train

0.7%

Bus

0.7%

Bicycle

0.5%

Other

0.5%

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

Olinda Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.6%

1 vehicle

26.8%

2 vehicles

48.5%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

10.6%

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

Olinda Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.3%

2 bedrooms

14.3%

3 bedrooms

41.6%

4 bedrooms

31.6%

5 bedrooms

7.0%

6+ bedrooms

2.2%

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

Olinda Population Mobility

9.2%

moved in the last year

28.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Olinda Indigenous Population

0.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,347

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Olinda Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

177

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Olinda Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Olinda Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.5%

Couple — no children

29.6%

Couple — no children under 15

17.7%

One parent — no children under 15

6.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Olinda Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 5

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Previously served

2.7% 38

👤

Never served

96.9% 1,348

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Olinda Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.0% 237

—

Did not provide

83.0% 1,155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Olinda Children Ever Born

No children

31.1%

1 child

13.4%

2 children

30.8%

3 children

18.7%

4 children

5.4%

5+ children

0.5%

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

Olinda When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

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

Olinda Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

34.9%

15–29 hours

17.0%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

15.7%

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

Olinda Household Size

1 person

22.9%

2 persons

36.9%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

18.4%

5 persons

5.9%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Olinda Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,512

Moved from VIC

105

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

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

Olinda Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.6%

Step family — no other children

7.5%

Blended family — no other children

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Olinda Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 93 total

Property Damage

Theft

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Assault

Justice Procedures

Fraud

Weapons

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Olinda Schools

schools nearby

government

1020

avg ICSEA score

289

total students

Mount Dandenong Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 152 students

1078

ICSEA

Sassafras Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 29 students

1055

ICSEA

Sherbrooke Community School Government

Combined · 1-12 · 95 students

982

ICSEA

Olinda Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 13 students

964

ICSEA

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

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Olinda Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,995/wk

Median Rent $398/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.9%

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

If you earn X in Olinda

Your weekly income

≈ $8,645/month

Median rent $398/wk

Left after rent $1,597/wk

Rent share 19.9%

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Olinda vs State & National Average

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Pop: 887 Income: $664/wk Rent: $263/wk

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Pop: 891 Income: $635/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Pop: 893 Income: $891/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Pop: 897 Income: $621/wk Rent: $178/wk

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Pop: 899 Income: $465/wk Rent: $192/wk

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Pop: 900 Income: $920/wk Rent: $325/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Olinda

What is the population of Olinda VIC?

The population of Olinda VIC is 1,773 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 99.9 people per km².Olinda is ranked #3,196 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Olinda?

The median personal income in Olinda VIC is $859 per week, or $44,668 per year.The median household income is $1,995 per week.Family income is $2,429 per week.Olinda is ranked #2,643 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Olinda?

Median rent in Olinda VIC is $398 per week ($1,725 per month).Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Olinda ranks #2,177 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Olinda?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Olinda VIC is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Olinda?

The median age in Olinda VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Olinda a good suburb to live in?

Olinda is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,773.The median income is $859/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% 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: 22009. All dollar figures in AUD.