Pootilla VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pootilla VIC is 79 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pootilla is $737 per week ($38,324 per year). Median rent in Pootilla is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Pootilla has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Pootilla has a population density of 6.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pootilla is $2,167.

There were 11 recorded offences in Pootilla in 2025-25, a rate of 139 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

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Pootilla Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Pootilla Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$737/wk
$38,324 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Pootilla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.9% (44) Female 42.1% (32)

Population Density

6.0
people per km²
79 people · 13.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Pootilla Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pootilla Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.5% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.5% 9 dwellings

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

Pootilla Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Pootilla Religion

No Religion
52.9%
Catholic
20.0%
Not stated
15.7%
Anglican
7.1%
Uniting Church
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pootilla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.5%

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

Pootilla Employment

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Employed full-time
27.7% 13 people
Employed part-time
25.5% 12 people
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Not in labour force
46.8% 22 people

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

Pootilla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
32.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
28.0%
Postgraduate Degree
24.0%
Bachelor Degree
16.0%

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

Pootilla Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
26.5%
Managers
23.5%
Community & Personal Service
17.6%
Clerical & Administrative
17.6%
Professionals
14.7%

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

Pootilla Field of Study

Architecture & Building
33.3%
Engineering
19.0%
Society & Culture
19.0%
Agriculture & Environment
14.3%
Management & Commerce
14.3%

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

Pootilla Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pootilla Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
28.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
28.6%
$4,000+/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pootilla Marital Status

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Married
60.9% 39
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Divorced
6.3% 4
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Widowed
7.8% 5
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Never married
25.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pootilla Ancestry

English
36.6%
Australian
35.5%
Scottish
14.0%
Irish
8.6%
German
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pootilla School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
53.8%
Secondary — Catholic
46.2%

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

Pootilla Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.8% 8
No need for assistance
94.2% 129

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

Pootilla Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.5% 9
Not a volunteer
84.5% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pootilla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pootilla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.8%
Walked only
17.2%

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

Pootilla Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.4%
2 vehicles
34.8%
3 vehicles
34.8%
4+ vehicles
13.0%

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

Pootilla Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
57.1%
4 bedrooms
42.9%

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

Pootilla Population Mobility

12.0%
moved in the last year
26.5%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pootilla Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
146
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pootilla Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Cancer
3
Heart disease
3
Lung condition
3

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

Pootilla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
24.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.1%
$3,500+/wk
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pootilla Family Structure

Couple — no children
35.3%
Couple — children under 15
30.9%
Couple — no children under 15
20.6%
One parent — no children under 15
7.4%
One parent — children under 15
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pootilla Military Service

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Previously served
4.9% 3
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Never served
95.1% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pootilla Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 9
Did not provide
85.2% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pootilla Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Pootilla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.8%
5–14 hours
31.1%
15–29 hours
21.3%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
23.0%

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

Pootilla Household Size

1 person
15.8%
2 persons
47.4%
3 persons
21.1%
4 persons
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pootilla Where Residents Moved From

Same address
66
Moved from VIC
6

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

Pootilla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pootilla Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 11 total

Theft
5
Drug Offences
2
Justice Procedures
2
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Pootilla Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1110
avg ICSEA score
10
total students
Glen Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 10 students
1110
ICSEA

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

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Pootilla Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.5%

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

If you earn X in Pootilla

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,324/wk
Rent share 18.5%

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Pootilla vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pootilla

What is the population of Pootilla VIC?

The population of Pootilla VIC is 79 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Pootilla?

The median personal income in Pootilla VIC is $737 per week, or $38,324 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Pootilla?

Median rent in Pootilla VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Pootilla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pootilla VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pootilla?

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

Is Pootilla a good suburb to live in?

Pootilla is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 79.The median income is $737/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 22097. All dollar figures in AUD.