Piries VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Piries VIC is 66 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Piries is $743 per week ($38,636 per year). Median rent in Piries is $396 per week ($1,716 per month). Piries has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Piries has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Piries is $1,667.

There were 2 recorded offences in Piries in 2025-25, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Piries Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Piries Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$743/wk
$38,636 per year
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Median Rent
$396/wk
$1,716 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,667/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Piries Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (34) Female 47.7% (31)

Population Density

1.8
people per km²
66 people · 36.8 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Piries Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Piries Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
81.0% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
19.0% 4 dwellings

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

Piries Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Piries Religion

No Religion
53.4%
Catholic
17.2%
Anglican
12.1%
Uniting Church
12.1%
Not stated
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Piries Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
30.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.8%

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

Piries Employment

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Employed full-time
25.5% 13 people
Employed part-time
35.3% 18 people
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Not in labour force
39.2% 20 people

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

Piries Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
48.1%
Certificate III/IV
40.7%
Postgraduate Degree
11.1%

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

Piries Occupation

Professionals
36.0%
Managers
24.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.0%
Community & Personal Service
12.0%
Labourers
12.0%

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

Piries Field of Study

Health
34.8%
Architecture & Building
17.4%
Agriculture & Environment
17.4%
Management & Commerce
17.4%
Education
13.0%

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

Piries Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Piries Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
35.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
28.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Piries Marital Status

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Married
69.8% 37
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Divorced
9.4% 5
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Widowed
5.7% 3
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Never married
15.1% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Piries Ancestry

English
43.5%
Australian
22.4%
Irish
10.6%
Scottish
10.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.1%
German
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Piries School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
42.9%
Primary — Government
35.7%
Pre-school
21.4%

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

Piries Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.1% 10
No need for assistance
91.9% 114

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

Piries Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.2% 11
Not a volunteer
78.8% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Piries Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Piries How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Piries Car Ownership

2 vehicles
68.4%
4+ vehicles
31.6%

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

Piries Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
16.0%
3 bedrooms
44.0%
4 bedrooms
24.0%
5 bedrooms
16.0%

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

Piries Population Mobility

17.2%
moved in the last year
30.6%
moved in the last 5 years
63.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Piries Indigenous Population

5.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
109
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Piries Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Diabetes
6
Asthma
4
Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3

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

Piries Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
10.4%
$150-$299/wk
12.5%
$400-$499/wk
12.5%
$500-$649/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Piries Family Structure

Couple — no children
36.8%
Couple — no children under 15
31.6%
Couple — children under 15
26.3%
One parent — children under 15
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Piries Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.1% 12
Did not provide
78.9% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Piries Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Piries When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5

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

Piries Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.9%
5–14 hours
12.1%
15–29 hours
25.9%
30+ hours
5.2%
Did not do domestic work
31.0%

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

Piries Household Size

1 person
14.3%
2 persons
39.3%
3 persons
17.9%
4 persons
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Piries Where Residents Moved From

Same address
53
Moved — same area (SA2)
9

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

Piries Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Piries Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Piries Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $396/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.9%

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

If you earn X in Piries

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $396/wk
Left after rent $1,416/wk
Rent share 21.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Piries vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Piries

What is the population of Piries VIC?

The population of Piries VIC is 66 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Piries?

The median personal income in Piries VIC is $743 per week, or $38,636 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Piries?

Median rent in Piries VIC is $396 per week ($1,716 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Piries?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Piries VIC is $1,667. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Piries?

The median age in Piries VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Piries a good suburb to live in?

Piries is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 66.The median income is $743/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% 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: 22080. All dollar figures in AUD.