Suburbs Osbornes Flat

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Osbornes Flat VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Osbornes Flat VIC is 285 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Osbornes Flat is $988 per week ($51,376 per year). Median rent in Osbornes Flat is $220 per week ($953 per month). Osbornes Flat has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Osbornes Flat has a population density of 23.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Osbornes Flat is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Osbornes Flat is $2,039.

There were 1 recorded offences in Osbornes Flat in 2025-25, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Osbornes Flat, Victoria — 36.3181°S, 146.9146°E

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Osbornes Flat Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Osbornes Flat Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$988/wk
$51,376 per year
#1289 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
#7029 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,039/mo
Avg household size: —

Osbornes Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (137) Female 52.4% (151)

Population Density

23.4
people per km²
285 people · 12.2 km²

Households

—
Avg household size
—
Persons per bedroom
$2,321
Family income/wk

Osbornes Flat 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)

Osbornes Flat Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
50.7% 37 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
49.3% 36 dwellings

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

Osbornes Flat Country of Birth

Australia
96.4%
England
3.6%

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

Osbornes Flat Religion

No Religion
42.1%
Not stated
19.0%
Catholic
16.1%
Anglican
14.7%
Uniting Church
3.7%
Lattr day Snts
1.8%
Christian (other)
1.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Osbornes Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.4%

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

Osbornes Flat Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Osbornes Flat Employment

💼
Employed full-time
44.1% 79 people
⏰
Employed part-time
25.7% 46 people
🔍
Unemployed
1.7% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
28.5% 51 people

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

Osbornes Flat Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
38.0%
Certificate III/IV
31.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.8%
Postgraduate Degree
5.4%

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

Osbornes Flat Occupation

Professionals
36.4%
Managers
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.3%
Clerical & Administrative
15.5%
Community & Personal Service
7.3%
Labourers
3.6%

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

Osbornes Flat Field of Study

Engineering
18.3%
Education
16.5%
Society & Culture
14.7%
Management & Commerce
14.7%
Health
12.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
7.3%
Agriculture & Environment
6.4%
Architecture & Building
4.6%
Creative Arts
4.6%

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

Osbornes Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Osbornes Flat Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.2%
$4,000+/wk
20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Osbornes Flat Marital Status

💍
Married
66.7% 142
↔️
Separated
1.9% 4
📋
Divorced
6.6% 14
👤
Never married
24.9% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Osbornes Flat Ancestry

English
34.5%
Australian
33.9%
Irish
11.9%
Scottish
9.6%
Other
4.1%
German
3.2%
Dutch
2.0%
French
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Osbornes Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
44.1%
Secondary — Catholic
27.1%
Vocational Education
11.9%
Pre-school
8.5%
Secondary — Government
8.5%

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

Osbornes Flat Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
1.3% 6
✅
No need for assistance
98.7% 471

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

Osbornes Flat Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
33.9% 65
—
Not a volunteer
66.1% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Osbornes Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
34.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
37.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Osbornes Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.6%
Did not go to work
17.9%
Car (passenger)
3.6%

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

Osbornes Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.8%
2 vehicles
48.2%
3 vehicles
29.4%
4+ vehicles
10.6%

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

Osbornes Flat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
8.2%
3 bedrooms
35.3%
4 bedrooms
45.9%
5 bedrooms
10.6%

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

Osbornes Flat Population Mobility

5.0%
moved in the last year
31.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Osbornes Flat Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
502
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Osbornes Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
28
Heart disease
11
Cancer
11
Diabetes
9
Asthma
8
Arthritis
7
Lung condition
4

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

Osbornes Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
3.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.2%
$800-$999/wk
14.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Osbornes Flat Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.4%
Couple — no children
32.3%
Couple — no children under 15
16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Osbornes Flat Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
1.6% 3
🏅
Previously served
7.3% 14
👤
Never served
91.1% 175

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Osbornes Flat Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.9% 29
—
Did not provide
85.1% 166

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Osbornes Flat Children Ever Born

No children
20.8%
1 child
11.1%
2 children
31.9%
3 children
27.8%
4 children
8.3%

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

Osbornes Flat When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1971–1980
4
1981–1990
3
1991–2000
3
2001–2010
4

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

Osbornes Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.9%
5–14 hours
28.6%
15–29 hours
22.4%
30+ hours
14.1%
Did not do domestic work
13.0%

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

Osbornes Flat Household Size

1 person
11.6%
2 persons
43.0%
3 persons
10.5%
4 persons
19.8%
5 persons
15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Osbornes Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address
226
Moved from VIC
11
Moved from NSW
5

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

Osbornes Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
80.0%
Step family — no other children
10.0%
Blended family — no other children
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Osbornes Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
2025

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

Osbornes Flat Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1003
avg ICSEA score
40
total students
Osbornes Flat Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 40 students
1003
ICSEA

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

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Osbornes Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,266/wk
Median Rent $220/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.7%

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

If you earn X in Osbornes Flat

≈ $9,819/month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $2,046/wk
Rent share 9.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena
Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $57/wk

Osbornes Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Muckleford
Pop: 426 Income: $694/wk Rent: $330/wk
Great Western
Pop: 425 Income: $714/wk Rent: $200/wk
Nanneella
Pop: 425 Income: $712/wk Rent: $200/wk
Gladysdale
Pop: 423 Income: $674/wk Rent: $300/wk
Merricks North
Pop: 423 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $258/wk
Shelbourne
Pop: 423 Income: $793/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Osbornes Flat

What is the population of Osbornes Flat VIC?

The population of Osbornes Flat VIC is 285 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 23.4 people per km².Osbornes Flat is ranked #6,123 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Osbornes Flat?

The median personal income in Osbornes Flat VIC is $988 per week, or $51,376 per year.The median household income is $2,266 per week.Family income is $2,321 per week.Osbornes Flat is ranked #1,289 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Osbornes Flat?

Median rent in Osbornes Flat VIC is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 9.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Osbornes Flat ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Osbornes Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Osbornes Flat VIC is $2,039. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Osbornes Flat?

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

Is Osbornes Flat a good suburb to live in?

Osbornes Flat is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 285.The median income is $988/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.7% 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: 22018. All dollar figures in AUD.