Suburbs Poowong East

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Poowong East VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Poowong East VIC is 88 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Poowong East is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Poowong East is $484 per week ($2,097 per month). Poowong East has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Poowong East has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Poowong East is $1,914.

There were 2 recorded offences in Poowong East in 2025-25, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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📍 Poowong East, Victoria — 38.3286°S, 145.8365°E

Crime: Low Med High

Poowong East Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Poowong East Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$484/wk
$2,097 per month
👤
Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,914/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Poowong East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (45) Female 49.4% (44)

Population Density

3.6
people per km²
88 people · 24.7 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Poowong East Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Poowong East Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
52.6% 20 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
47.4% 18 dwellings

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

Poowong East Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Poowong East Religion

No Religion
41.3%
Anglican
18.5%
Catholic
14.1%
Uniting Church
10.9%
Not stated
7.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.3%
SB OSB NRA OSB
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Poowong East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.5%

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

Poowong East Employment

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Employed full-time
43.9% 29 people
⏰
Employed part-time
15.2% 10 people
🏠
Not in labour force
40.9% 27 people

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

Poowong East Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
39.4%
Certificate III/IV
36.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
24.2%

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

Poowong East Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
41.2%
Professionals
35.3%
Managers
23.5%

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

Poowong East Field of Study

Engineering
36.0%
Health
16.0%
Agriculture & Environment
12.0%
Management & Commerce
12.0%
Society & Culture
12.0%
Creative Arts
12.0%

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

Poowong East Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Poowong East Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
15.6%
$500-$649/wk
15.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
18.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
18.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Poowong East Marital Status

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Married
40.3% 29
↔️
Separated
6.9% 5
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Divorced
6.9% 5
🕊️
Widowed
5.6% 4
👤
Never married
40.3% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Poowong East Ancestry

English
35.0%
Australian
29.9%
Scottish
10.2%
Dutch
5.8%
German
5.8%
Irish
5.1%
Other
4.4%
Italian
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Poowong East School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
38.5%
Primary — Government
30.8%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
30.8%

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

Poowong East Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 184

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

Poowong East Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
20.0% 14
—
Not a volunteer
80.0% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Poowong East Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
50.0%
$800-$999/mo
21.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Poowong East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Did not go to work
33.3%

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

Poowong East Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.9%
2 vehicles
41.0%
3 vehicles
25.6%
4+ vehicles
15.4%

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

Poowong East Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.8%
2 bedrooms
22.0%
3 bedrooms
41.5%
4 bedrooms
26.8%

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

Poowong East Population Mobility

7.9%
moved in the last year
34.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Poowong East Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
182
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Poowong East Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Mental health
6
Asthma
4

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

Poowong East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.5%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$400-$499/wk
14.0%
$500-$649/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Poowong East Family Structure

Couple — no children
43.3%
Couple — children under 15
25.4%
Couple — no children under 15
16.4%
One parent — children under 15
14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Poowong East Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.9% 10
—
Did not provide
85.1% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Poowong East Children Ever Born

No children
42.9%
2 children
42.9%
3 children
14.3%

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

Poowong East When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
4

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

Poowong East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.9%
5–14 hours
29.6%
15–29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
21.1%
Did not do domestic work
18.3%

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

Poowong East Household Size

1 person
27.3%
2 persons
42.4%
3 persons
18.2%
5 persons
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Poowong East Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Poowong East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Poowong East Rent Prices & Affordability

35%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,374/wk
Median Rent $484/wk
Rent-to-Income 35.2%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Poowong East

≈ $5,954/month
Median rent $484/wk
Left after rent $890/wk
Rent share 35.2%

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Poowong East vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Beauchamp
Pop: 44 Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $185/wk
Bamganie
Pop: 44 Income: $933/wk Rent: $275/wk
Bowser
Pop: 44 Income: $537/wk
Bungeet West
Pop: 44 Income: $669/wk Rent: $210/wk
Gringegalgona
Pop: 44 Income: $860/wk Rent: $200/wk
Hordern Vale
Pop: 44 Income: $575/wk Rent: $228/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Poowong East

What is the population of Poowong East VIC?

The population of Poowong East VIC is 88 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Poowong East?

The median personal income in Poowong East VIC is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Poowong East?

Median rent in Poowong East VIC is $484 per week ($2,097 per month).Rent represents 35.2% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Poowong East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Poowong East VIC is $1,914. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Poowong East?

The median age in Poowong East VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Poowong East a good suburb to live in?

Poowong East is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 88.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (35.2% 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: 22099. All dollar figures in AUD.