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Powelltown VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Powelltown VIC is 214 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Powelltown is $580 per week ($30,160 per year). Median rent in Powelltown is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Powelltown has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Powelltown has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Powelltown is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Powelltown is $1,235.

There were 7 recorded offences in Powelltown in 2025-25, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (5 offences).

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Powelltown Population

residents (Census 2021)

Powelltown Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$580/wk

$30,160 per year

#7376 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,235/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Powelltown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.0% (115) Female 45.0% (94)

Population Density

4.2

people per km²

214 people · 51.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,775

Family income/wk

Powelltown Age Distribution

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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Powelltown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.7% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.3% 35 dwellings

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

Powelltown Country of Birth

Australia

89.6%

England

10.4%

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

Powelltown Religion

No Religion

60.3%

Not stated

14.5%

Catholic

10.7%

Anglican

4.7%

Baptist

3.3%

Lutheran

2.3%

SB OSB NRA OSB

2.3%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Powelltown Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

37.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.8%

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

Powelltown Employment

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Employed full-time

35.7% 50 people

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Employed part-time

23.6% 33 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 4 people

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Not in labour force

37.9% 53 people

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

Powelltown Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

72.5%

Bachelor Degree

21.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

5.9%

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

Powelltown Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.0%

Labourers

18.6%

Professionals

16.9%

Community & Personal Service

13.6%

Managers

10.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.5%

Sales Workers

5.1%

Clerical & Administrative

5.1%

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

Powelltown Field of Study

Society & Culture

20.9%

Agriculture & Environment

20.9%

Management & Commerce

18.6%

Engineering

14.0%

Architecture & Building

11.6%

Health

7.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.0%

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

Powelltown Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Powelltown Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

13.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$4,000+/wk

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Powelltown Marital Status

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Married

28.4% 52

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Separated

6.0% 11

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Divorced

17.5% 32

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Widowed

2.7% 5

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Never married

45.4% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Powelltown Ancestry

Australian

34.6%

English

32.0%

Irish

11.3%

Scottish

6.4%

German

5.6%

Italian

3.8%

Other

3.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Chinese

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Powelltown School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

58.8%

Primary — Government

32.4%

Vocational Education

8.8%

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

Powelltown Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.5% 13

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 362

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

Powelltown Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.4% 26

—

Not a volunteer

83.6% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Powelltown Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

15.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

45.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Powelltown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

53.6%

Walked only

17.9%

Did not go to work

16.7%

Car (passenger)

7.1%

Truck

4.8%

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

Powelltown Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.6%

2 vehicles

37.7%

3 vehicles

18.0%

4+ vehicles

19.7%

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

Powelltown Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.5%

2 bedrooms

31.2%

3 bedrooms

45.5%

4 bedrooms

11.7%

5 bedrooms

5.2%

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

Powelltown Population Mobility

3.8%

moved in the last year

31.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Powelltown Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

367

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Powelltown Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

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

Powelltown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.6%

$1-$149/wk

6.1%

$150-$299/wk

9.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Powelltown Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.3%

Couple — no children

27.9%

Couple — no children under 15

15.7%

One parent — no children under 15

7.1%

One parent — children under 15

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Powelltown Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 6

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Never served

96.3% 158

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Powelltown Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.8% 17

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Did not provide

89.2% 140

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Powelltown Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

27.8%

3 children

27.8%

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

Powelltown When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2011–2015

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

Powelltown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.0%

5–14 hours

30.5%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

3.6%

Did not do domestic work

28.7%

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

Powelltown Household Size

1 person

29.3%

2 persons

38.7%

3 persons

8.0%

4 persons

13.3%

5 persons

5.3%

6+ persons

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Powelltown Where Residents Moved From

Same address

178

Moved from VIC

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

Powelltown Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Powelltown Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Assault

Fraud

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Powelltown Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Powelltown

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $825/wk

Rent share 26.7%

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Income: $611/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $120/wk

Powelltown vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bona Vista

Pop: 107 Income: $883/wk Rent: $285/wk

Strzelecki (Vic.)

Pop: 107 Income: $844/wk Rent: $388/wk

Toora North

Pop: 107 Income: $550/wk Rent: $299/wk

Upper Lurg

Pop: 107 Income: $632/wk Rent: $264/wk

Yeodene

Pop: 107 Income: $812/wk Rent: $180/wk

Boosey

Pop: 108 Income: $756/wk Rent: $461/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Powelltown

What is the population of Powelltown VIC?

The population of Powelltown VIC is 214 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.2 people per km².Powelltown is ranked #6,778 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Powelltown?

The median personal income in Powelltown VIC is $580 per week, or $30,160 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,775 per week.Powelltown is ranked #7,376 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Powelltown?

Median rent in Powelltown VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 26.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Powelltown ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Powelltown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Powelltown VIC is $1,235. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Powelltown?

The median age in Powelltown VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Powelltown a good suburb to live in?

Powelltown is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 214.The median income is $580/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.7% 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: 22115. All dollar figures in AUD.