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Prairie VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Prairie VIC is 37 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Prairie is $703 per week ($36,556 per year). Prairie has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Prairie has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Prairie is $1,117.

There were 2 recorded offences in Prairie in 2025-25, a rate of 54 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Prairie Population

residents (Census 2021)

Prairie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$703/wk

$36,556 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,117/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Prairie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (17) Female 52.8% (19)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

37 people · 81.3 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Prairie Age Distribution

5-9

15-19

25-29

35-39

45-49

50-54

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Prairie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.0% 9 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.0% 3 dwellings

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

Prairie Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Prairie Religion

Anglican

31.6%

Catholic

28.9%

Uniting Church

13.2%

No Religion

13.2%

Not stated

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Prairie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.4%

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

Prairie Employment

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Employed full-time

47.6% 20 people

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Employed part-time

21.4% 9 people

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Not in labour force

31.0% 13 people

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

Prairie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

82.4%

Bachelor Degree

17.6%

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

Prairie Occupation

Community & Personal Service

55.6%

Managers

44.4%

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

Prairie Field of Study

Society & Culture

62.5%

Agriculture & Environment

37.5%

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

Prairie Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Prairie Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Prairie Marital Status

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Married

51.3% 20

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Divorced

7.7% 3

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Never married

41.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Prairie Ancestry

English

41.0%

Australian

38.5%

Irish

10.3%

Italian

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Prairie School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

60.0%

Secondary — Government

40.0%

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

Prairie Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 66

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

Prairie Volunteering

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Volunteer

39.4% 13

—

Not a volunteer

60.6% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Prairie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.2%

Walked only

27.8%

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

Prairie Car Ownership

3 vehicles

61.5%

4+ vehicles

38.5%

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

Prairie Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

72.7%

5 bedrooms

27.3%

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

Prairie Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

17.1%

moved in the last 5 years

66.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Prairie Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Prairie Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Prairie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

30.4%

$650-$799/wk

34.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

17.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Prairie Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.4%

Couple — children under 15

36.4%

Couple — no children under 15

24.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Prairie Military Service

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Previously served

10.8% 4

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Never served

89.2% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Prairie Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.3% 3

—

Did not provide

89.7% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Prairie Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Prairie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.8%

5–14 hours

25.0%

30+ hours

25.0%

Did not do domestic work

22.2%

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

Prairie Household Size

2 persons

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Prairie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2018

2019

2020

2022

2024

2025

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

Prairie Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,125/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Prairie

Your weekly income

≈ $9,208/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $2,125/wk

Rent share —

Prairie vs State & National Average

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Pop: 19 Income: $350/wk

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Pop: 19 Income: $524/wk

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Pop: 19 Income: $900/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie

What is the population of Prairie VIC?

The population of Prairie VIC is 37 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Prairie?

The median personal income in Prairie VIC is $703 per week, or $36,556 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Prairie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Prairie VIC is $1,117. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Prairie?

The median age in Prairie VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Prairie a good suburb to live in?

Prairie is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 37.The median income is $703/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 22119. All dollar figures in AUD.