Suburbs Purnim West

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Purnim West VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Purnim West VIC is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Purnim West is $1,042 per week ($54,184 per year). Median rent in Purnim West is $346 per week ($1,499 per month). Purnim West has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Purnim West has a population density of 8.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Purnim West is $3,500.

There were 1 recorded offences in Purnim West in 2021-21, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Purnim West, Victoria — 38.2968°S, 142.5549°E

Crime: Low Med High

Purnim West Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Purnim West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,042/wk
$54,184 per year
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Median Rent
$346/wk
$1,499 per month
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Purnim West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.7% (27) Female 41.3% (19)

Population Density

8.8
people per km²
50 people · 5.7 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,624
Family income/wk

Purnim West Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
30-34
35-39
40-44
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Purnim West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.0% 6 dwellings

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

Purnim West Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Purnim West Religion

No Religion
35.6%
Not stated
22.2%
Catholic
13.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
11.1%
Pentecostal
8.9%
Eastern Orthodox
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Purnim West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.7%

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

Purnim West Employment

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Employed full-time
62.5% 15 people
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Employed part-time
25.0% 6 people
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Not in labour force
12.5% 3 people

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

Purnim West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.7%
Postgraduate Degree
26.7%
Bachelor Degree
26.7%

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

Purnim West Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Purnim West Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
45.5%
Education
27.3%
Management & Commerce
27.3%

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

Purnim West Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Purnim West Weekly Household Income

$3,000-$3,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Purnim West Marital Status

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Married
75.8% 25
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Divorced
15.2% 5
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Never married
9.1% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Purnim West Ancestry

Australian
45.3%
English
20.8%
Irish
11.3%
German
7.5%
Russian
7.5%
Scottish
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Purnim West School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
70.0%
Primary — Government
30.0%

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

Purnim West Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.0% 3
✅
No need for assistance
96.0% 72

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

Purnim West Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.7% 5
—
Not a volunteer
83.3% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Purnim West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Did not go to work
20.0%

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

Purnim West Car Ownership

2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
41.7%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Purnim West Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
53.8%
4 bedrooms
46.2%

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

Purnim West Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
17.5%
moved in the last 5 years
73.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Purnim West Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
81
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Purnim West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
17.6%
$800-$999/wk
17.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
41.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Purnim West Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
64.5%
Couple — no children
35.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Purnim West Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.0% 7
—
Did not provide
75.0% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Purnim West Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Purnim West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
34.5%
5–14 hours
41.4%
15–29 hours
24.1%

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

Purnim West Household Size

2 persons
62.5%
4 persons
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Purnim West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Purnim West Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2021-21 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2019
2020
2021

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

Purnim West Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,624/wk
Median Rent $346/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.2%

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

If you earn X in Purnim West

≈ $11,371/month
Median rent $346/wk
Left after rent $2,278/wk
Rent share 13.2%

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Purnim West vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Curdies River
Pop: 25 Income: $875/wk Rent: $75/wk
Whirily
Pop: 25 Income: $450/wk
Bo Peep
Pop: 25 Income: $900/wk Rent: $175/wk
Braeside
Pop: 25 Income: $871/wk Rent: $504/wk
Cadello
Pop: 25 Income: $1,562/wk
Club Terrace
Pop: 25 Income: $466/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Purnim West

What is the population of Purnim West VIC?

The population of Purnim West VIC is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Purnim West?

The median personal income in Purnim West VIC is $1,042 per week, or $54,184 per year.The median household income is $2,624 per week.Family income is $2,624 per week.

How much is rent in Purnim West?

Median rent in Purnim West VIC is $346 per week ($1,499 per month).Rent represents 13.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Purnim West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Purnim West VIC is $3,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Purnim West?

The median age in Purnim West VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Purnim West a good suburb to live in?

Purnim West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 50.The median income is $1,042/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.2% 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: 22128. All dollar figures in AUD.