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Pioneer Bay VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Pioneer Bay, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Pioneer Bay VIC is 365 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pioneer Bay is $604 per week ($31,408 per year). Median rent in Pioneer Bay is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Pioneer Bay has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Pioneer Bay has a population density of 1720.1 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Pioneer Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pioneer Bay is $1,170.
There were 38 recorded offences in Pioneer Bay in 2025-25, a rate of 104 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (16 offences).
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Pioneer Bay Population
Pioneer Bay Median Income & Rent
Pioneer Bay Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Pioneer Bay Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Pioneer Bay Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Pioneer Bay Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Pioneer Bay Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Pioneer Bay Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Pioneer Bay Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Pioneer Bay Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Pioneer Bay Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Pioneer Bay Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Pioneer Bay Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Pioneer Bay Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Pioneer Bay Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Pioneer Bay Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Pioneer Bay Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Pioneer Bay School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Pioneer Bay Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Pioneer Bay Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Pioneer Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Pioneer Bay How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Pioneer Bay Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Pioneer Bay Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Pioneer Bay Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Pioneer Bay Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Pioneer Bay Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Pioneer Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Pioneer Bay Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Pioneer Bay Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Pioneer Bay Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Pioneer Bay Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Pioneer Bay When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Pioneer Bay Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Pioneer Bay Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Pioneer Bay Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Pioneer Bay Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Pioneer Bay Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 38 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Pioneer Bay Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pioneer Bay
What is the population of Pioneer Bay VIC?
The population of Pioneer Bay VIC is 365 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1720.1 people per km².Pioneer Bay is ranked #5,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Pioneer Bay?
The median personal income in Pioneer Bay VIC is $604 per week, or $31,408 per year.The median household income is $961 per week.Family income is $1,218 per week.Pioneer Bay is ranked #7,032 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Pioneer Bay?
Median rent in Pioneer Bay VIC is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 29.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Pioneer Bay ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Pioneer Bay?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pioneer Bay VIC is $1,170. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Pioneer Bay?
The median age in Pioneer Bay VIC is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Pioneer Bay a good suburb to live in?
Pioneer Bay is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 365.The median income is $604/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.1% 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: 22077. All dollar figures in AUD.