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Orbost VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Orbost VIC is 2,264 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Orbost is $489 per week ($25,428 per year). Median rent in Orbost is $190 per week ($823 per month). Orbost has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Orbost has a population density of 10.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Orbost is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Orbost is $867.

There were 424 recorded offences in Orbost in 2025-25, a rate of 187 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (130 offences).

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Orbost Population

residents (Census 2021)

Orbost Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$489/wk

$25,428 per year

#8322 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$190/wk

$823 per month

#7769 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Orbost Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (1,118) Female 50.6% (1,147)

Population Density

10.9

people per km²

2,264 people · 208.6 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,129

Family income/wk

Orbost 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)

Orbost Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.4% 507 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.6% 203 dwellings

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

Orbost Country of Birth

Australia

95.7%

England

3.3%

Germany

1.0%

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

Orbost Religion

No Religion

51.4%

Not stated

12.7%

Anglican

12.5%

Catholic

10.7%

Uniting Church

5.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.6%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Orbost Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.4%

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

Orbost Languages Spoken at Home

Other

24.1%

Italian

20.7%

Mandarin

13.8%

German

13.8%

SAL Tagalog

13.8%

SAL Tot

13.8%

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

Orbost Employment

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Employed full-time

20.7% 338 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 326 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 46 people

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Not in labour force

56.5% 923 people

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

Orbost Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.9%

Bachelor Degree

17.9%

Certificate I/II

3.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

Postgraduate Degree

3.3%

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

Orbost Occupation

Professionals

19.7%

Community & Personal Service

19.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.6%

Managers

12.7%

Labourers

11.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.6%

Sales Workers

7.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.1%

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

Orbost Field of Study

Health

17.3%

Society & Culture

15.0%

Management & Commerce

14.2%

Engineering

11.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.2%

Architecture & Building

9.4%

Agriculture & Environment

8.4%

Education

8.1%

Information Technology

2.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.1%

Creative Arts

1.0%

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

Orbost Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Orbost Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.2%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

3.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

17.4%

$500-$649/wk

8.6%

$650-$799/wk

12.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

0.7%

$4,000+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Orbost Marital Status

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Married

41.7% 793

↔️

Separated

3.8% 73

📋

Divorced

13.0% 247

🕊️

Widowed

10.3% 195

👤

Never married

31.2% 594

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Orbost Ancestry

English

33.9%

Australian

32.7%

Scottish

8.4%

Irish

7.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.1%

German

3.3%

Italian

3.0%

Other

2.7%

Dutch

1.5%

Chinese

0.7%

Filipino

0.5%

Welsh

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Orbost School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.3%

Secondary — Government

30.9%

Vocational Education

12.8%

Pre-school

9.2%

Primary — Catholic

7.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.8%

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

Orbost Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

10.6% 427

✅

No need for assistance

89.4% 3,589

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

Orbost Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.6% 364

—

Not a volunteer

78.4% 1,319

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Orbost Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.8%

$300-$449/mo

12.1%

$450-$599/mo

10.0%

$600-$799/mo

14.2%

$800-$999/mo

15.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

5.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Orbost How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.3%

Did not go to work

13.1%

Walked only

7.9%

Car (passenger)

7.1%

Truck

1.4%

Other

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

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

Orbost Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.4%

1 vehicle

43.7%

2 vehicles

34.3%

3 vehicles

10.1%

4+ vehicles

4.5%

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

Orbost Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.0%

2 bedrooms

17.5%

3 bedrooms

59.7%

4 bedrooms

14.6%

5 bedrooms

2.7%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

Orbost Population Mobility

14.3%

moved in the last year

34.3%

moved in the last 5 years

6.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

40.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Orbost Indigenous Population

7.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

300

Indigenous residents

3,733

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Orbost Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

226

Arthritis

143

Lung condition

106

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Orbost Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

8.9%

$300-$399/wk

10.4%

$400-$499/wk

10.4%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.3%

$3,500+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Orbost Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.2%

Couple — children under 15

33.6%

One parent — children under 15

12.1%

Couple — no children under 15

11.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Orbost Military Service

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Previously served

4.3% 72

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Never served

95.7% 1,614

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Orbost Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.6% 276

—

Did not provide

83.4% 1,387

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Orbost Children Ever Born

No children

21.1%

1 child

9.7%

2 children

29.4%

3 children

25.6%

4 children

10.2%

5+ children

4.0%

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

Orbost When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Orbost Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.6%

5–14 hours

25.2%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

14.5%

Did not do domestic work

27.1%

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

Orbost Household Size

1 person

40.7%

2 persons

35.9%

3 persons

9.3%

4 persons

7.7%

5 persons

4.0%

6+ persons

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Orbost Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,681

Moved — same area (SA2)

138

Moved from VIC

102

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

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

Orbost Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.8%

Blended family — no other children

8.3%

Step family — no other children

7.7%

Other couple — children only

2.4%

Intact family — other children present

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Orbost Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 424 total

Justice Procedures

130

Assault

101

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Weapons

Drug Offences

Public Order

Fraud

Other

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Orbost Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $785/wk

Median Rent $190/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.2%

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

If you earn X in Orbost

Your weekly income

≈ $3,402/month

Median rent $190/wk

Left after rent $595/wk

Rent share 24.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $20/wk

St Arnaud

Income: $560/wk Rent: $188/wk Save: $2/wk

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $50/wk

Casterton

Income: $523/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $30/wk

Loch Sport

Income: $433/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $10/wk

Orbost vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Briagolong

Pop: 1,133 Income: $705/wk Rent: $250/wk

Batesford

Pop: 1,141 Income: $952/wk Rent: $325/wk

Officer South

Pop: 1,159 Income: $1,017/wk Rent: $393/wk

Ironbark (Vic.)

Pop: 1,163 Income: $696/wk Rent: $275/wk

Grantville

Pop: 1,168 Income: $625/wk Rent: $300/wk

Ouyen

Pop: 1,170 Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orbost

What is the population of Orbost VIC?

The population of Orbost VIC is 2,264 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.9 people per km².Orbost is ranked #2,852 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Orbost?

The median personal income in Orbost VIC is $489 per week, or $25,428 per year.The median household income is $785 per week.Family income is $1,129 per week.Orbost is ranked #8,322 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Orbost?

Median rent in Orbost VIC is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 24.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Orbost ranks #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Orbost?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Orbost VIC is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Orbost?

The median age in Orbost VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Orbost a good suburb to live in?

Orbost is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,264.The median income is $489/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.2% 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: 22014. All dollar figures in AUD.