Picola VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Picola VIC is 206 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Picola is $515 per week ($26,780 per year). Median rent in Picola is $150 per week ($650 per month). Picola has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Picola has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Picola is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Picola is $910.

There were 8 recorded offences in Picola in 2025-25, a rate of 39 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

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Picola Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Picola Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$515/wk
$26,780 per year
#8057 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$910/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Picola Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (111) Female 46.4% (96)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
206 people · 250.4 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Picola 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)

Picola Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
73.9% 51 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.1% 18 dwellings

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

Picola Country of Birth

Australia
93.9%
England
6.1%

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

Picola Religion

No Religion
45.8%
Catholic
20.2%
Uniting Church
10.3%
Anglican
9.4%
Not stated
6.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.4%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Buddhism
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Picola Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
38.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.8%

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

Picola Employment

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Employed full-time
41.6% 64 people
Employed part-time
19.5% 30 people
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Not in labour force
39.0% 60 people

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

Picola Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.4%
Bachelor Degree
23.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%
Certificate I/II
8.3%

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

Picola Occupation

Managers
40.7%
Labourers
20.3%
Professionals
13.6%
Community & Personal Service
13.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
5.1%

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

Picola Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
31.9%
Education
23.4%
Health
12.8%
Society & Culture
12.8%
Architecture & Building
6.4%
Management & Commerce
6.4%
Engineering
6.4%

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

Picola Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Picola Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
8.9%
$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
11.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
12.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.4%
$4,000+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Picola Marital Status

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Married
51.4% 94
↔️
Separated
4.4% 8
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Divorced
10.4% 19
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Widowed
7.7% 14
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Never married
26.2% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Picola Ancestry

Australian
38.3%
English
29.6%
Scottish
9.9%
Irish
7.5%
Dutch
4.0%
Other
4.0%
Filipino
1.6%
Polish
1.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.2%
German
1.2%
Italian
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Picola School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
34.6%
Primary — Government
26.9%
Vocational Education
15.4%
Pre-school
11.5%
Secondary — Government
11.5%

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

Picola Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.6% 25
No need for assistance
93.4% 356

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

Picola Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.4% 45
Not a volunteer
74.6% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Picola Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
42.9%
$800-$999/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Picola How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Did not go to work
15.4%
Walked only
4.6%

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

Picola Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.3%
2 vehicles
32.6%
3 vehicles
20.2%
4+ vehicles
25.8%

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

Picola Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.8%
3 bedrooms
57.7%
4 bedrooms
29.5%

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

Picola Population Mobility

11.0%
moved in the last year
22.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Picola Indigenous Population

1.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
388
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Picola Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
13
Mental health
13
Lung condition
9
Cancer
9
Stroke
6
Asthma
5
Heart disease
4
Diabetes
4

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

Picola Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.6%
$1-$149/wk
8.3%
$150-$299/wk
11.7%
$300-$399/wk
11.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Picola Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.5%
Couple — children under 15
30.3%
Couple — no children under 15
16.8%
One parent — no children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Picola Military Service

🏅
Previously served
1.7% 3
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Never served
98.3% 175

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Picola Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.2% 34
Did not provide
80.8% 143

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Picola Children Ever Born

No children
19.7%
1 child
10.6%
2 children
28.8%
3 children
33.3%
4 children
7.6%

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

Picola When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
3
2017
6
2018
3

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

Picola Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.0%
5–14 hours
22.0%
15–29 hours
16.4%
30+ hours
14.1%
Did not do domestic work
21.5%

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

Picola Household Size

1 person
28.4%
2 persons
46.9%
3 persons
14.8%
4 persons
9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Picola Where Residents Moved From

Same address
170
Moved from VIC
16
Moved — same area (SA2)
8

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

Picola Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
81.3%
Step family — no other children
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Picola Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total

Theft
6
Assault
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Picola Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,104/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.6%

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

If you earn X in Picola

≈ $4,784/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $954/wk
Rent share 13.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Picola vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Picola

What is the population of Picola VIC?

The population of Picola VIC is 206 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Picola is ranked #6,889 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Picola?

The median personal income in Picola VIC is $515 per week, or $26,780 per year.The median household income is $1,104 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Picola is ranked #8,057 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Picola?

Median rent in Picola VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 13.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Picola ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Picola?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Picola VIC is $910. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Picola?

The median age in Picola VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Picola a good suburb to live in?

Picola is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 206.The median income is $515/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22066. All dollar figures in AUD.