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Paynesville VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Paynesville VIC is 3,636 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Paynesville is $561 per week ($29,172 per year). Median rent in Paynesville is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Paynesville has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Paynesville has a population density of 635.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Paynesville is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paynesville is $1,225.

There were 168 recorded offences in Paynesville in 2025-25, a rate of 46 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (47 offences).

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Paynesville Population

residents (Census 2021)

Paynesville Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$561/wk

$29,172 per year

#7594 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

#4328 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

62years

24 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,225/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Paynesville Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.0% (1,709) Female 53.0% (1,927)

Population Density

635.8

people per km²

3,636 people · 5.7 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,284

Family income/wk

Paynesville 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)

Paynesville Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

74.5% 949 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.5% 324 dwellings

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

Paynesville Country of Birth

Australia

88.5%

England

9.0%

Germany

1.0%

India

0.8%

Greece

0.3%

Chile

0.2%

China

0.2%

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

Paynesville Religion

No Religion

48.9%

Anglican

17.7%

Catholic

14.3%

Not stated

5.9%

Uniting Church

5.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.1%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Baptist

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Paynesville Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.0%

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

Paynesville Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

22.5%

Other

20.0%

Malayalam

12.5%

French

10.0%

IAL Punjabi

10.0%

Japan

10.0%

Afrikaans

7.5%

Arabic

7.5%

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

Paynesville Employment

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Employed full-time

18.9% 575 people

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Employed part-time

16.7% 508 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 60 people

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Not in labour force

62.4% 1,893 people

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

Paynesville Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.0%

Bachelor Degree

19.7%

Postgraduate Degree

5.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.2%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

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

Paynesville Occupation

Professionals

25.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.5%

Community & Personal Service

16.5%

Managers

13.8%

Clerical & Administrative

10.7%

Sales Workers

7.3%

Labourers

6.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.5%

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

Paynesville Field of Study

Health

19.0%

Management & Commerce

17.4%

Engineering

14.0%

Education

11.9%

Society & Culture

11.8%

Architecture & Building

8.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.8%

Agriculture & Environment

4.3%

Creative Arts

2.9%

Information Technology

1.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

0.7%

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

Paynesville Dwelling Types

Separate house

88.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

9.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Paynesville Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

2.0%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

10.7%

$500-$649/wk

8.9%

$650-$799/wk

13.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.1%

$4,000+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Paynesville Marital Status

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Married

51.9% 1,697

↔️

Separated

3.5% 113

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Divorced

14.3% 466

🕊️

Widowed

10.5% 343

👤

Never married

19.9% 650

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Paynesville Ancestry

English

38.4%

Australian

28.1%

Scottish

11.2%

Irish

9.5%

German

3.7%

Other

3.0%

Dutch

1.8%

Italian

1.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

French

0.6%

Filipino

0.6%

Welsh

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Paynesville School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.8%

Vocational Education

15.3%

Secondary — Government

14.2%

Pre-school

11.3%

Secondary — Catholic

9.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.5%

Primary — Catholic

3.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.5%

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

Paynesville Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.7% 748

✅

No need for assistance

89.3% 6,274

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

Paynesville Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.2% 599

—

Not a volunteer

80.8% 2,516

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Paynesville Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.6%

$300-$449/mo

5.5%

$450-$599/mo

2.7%

$600-$799/mo

8.6%

$800-$999/mo

11.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Paynesville How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.9%

Did not go to work

15.1%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

Walked only

2.4%

Truck

0.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Bicycle

0.3%

Other

0.3%

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

Paynesville Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.4%

1 vehicle

40.3%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

11.5%

4+ vehicles

4.8%

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

Paynesville Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.6%

2 bedrooms

21.1%

3 bedrooms

54.0%

4 bedrooms

20.0%

5 bedrooms

1.8%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

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

Paynesville Population Mobility

16.4%

moved in the last year

44.8%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

38.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Paynesville Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

6,902

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Paynesville Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

456

Arthritis

247

Heart disease

208

Lung condition

166

Diabetes

150

Asthma

148

Cancer

132

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Paynesville Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

10.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Paynesville Family Structure

Couple — no children

55.6%

Couple — children under 15

21.3%

Couple — no children under 15

10.4%

One parent — children under 15

7.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Paynesville Military Service

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Previously served

6.3% 195

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Never served

93.7% 2,917

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Paynesville Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.5% 511

—

Did not provide

83.5% 2,590

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Paynesville Children Ever Born

No children

24.1%

1 child

11.9%

2 children

35.2%

3 children

20.3%

4 children

7.1%

5+ children

1.4%

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

Paynesville When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

121

1961–1970

145

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

2020

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

Paynesville Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.0%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

16.9%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

25.7%

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

Paynesville Household Size

1 person

34.0%

2 persons

47.5%

3 persons

9.2%

4 persons

5.9%

5 persons

2.4%

6+ persons

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Paynesville Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,867

Moved from VIC

311

Moved — same area (SA2)

195

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

Moved from overseas

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

Paynesville Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.2%

Step family — no other children

10.6%

Blended family — no other children

6.2%

Intact family — other children present

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Paynesville Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 168 total

Assault

Theft

Justice Procedures

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Fraud

Other

Public Order

Traffic

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Paynesville Schools

schools nearby

government

934

avg ICSEA score

total students

Paynesville Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 89 students

934

ICSEA

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

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Paynesville Rent Prices & Affordability

31%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $987/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 31.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Paynesville

Your weekly income

≈ $4,277/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $677/wk

Rent share 31.4%

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Paynesville vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,844 Income: $503/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 1,844 Income: $802/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Pop: 1,857 Income: $874/wk Rent: $391/wk

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Pop: 1,893 Income: $712/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Pop: 1,899 Income: $617/wk Rent: $346/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paynesville

What is the population of Paynesville VIC?

The population of Paynesville VIC is 3,636 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 635.8 people per km².Paynesville is ranked #2,076 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Paynesville?

The median personal income in Paynesville VIC is $561 per week, or $29,172 per year.The median household income is $987 per week.Family income is $1,284 per week.Paynesville is ranked #7,594 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Paynesville?

Median rent in Paynesville VIC is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 31.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Paynesville ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Paynesville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paynesville VIC is $1,225. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Paynesville?

The median age in Paynesville VIC is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Paynesville a good suburb to live in?

Paynesville is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,636.The median income is $561/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.4% 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: 22049. All dollar figures in AUD.