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Queenscliff VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Queenscliff VIC is 1,516 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Queenscliff is $793 per week ($41,236 per year). Median rent in Queenscliff is $369 per week ($1,599 per month). Queenscliff has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Queenscliff has a population density of 453.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Queenscliff is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Queenscliff is $2,232.

There were 65 recorded offences in Queenscliff in 2025-25, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (29 offences).

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Queenscliff Population

residents (Census 2021)

Queenscliff Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$793/wk

$41,236 per year

#3695 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$369/wk

$1,599 per month

#2806 of 14,663

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Median Age

62years

24 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,232/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Queenscliff Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (733) Female 51.6% (782)

Population Density

453.9

people per km²

1,516 people · 3.3 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,882

Family income/wk

Queenscliff Age Distribution

0-4

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)

Queenscliff Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.6% 406 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.4% 146 dwellings

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

Queenscliff Country of Birth

Australia

93.8%

England

4.3%

Greece

1.1%

Germany

0.8%

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

Queenscliff Religion

No Religion

43.6%

Catholic

23.1%

Anglican

14.1%

Uniting Church

7.4%

Not stated

6.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Eastern Orthodox

1.4%

Hinduism

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Queenscliff Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

13.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.9%

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

Queenscliff Languages Spoken at Home

Other

33.3%

Greek

26.7%

Italian

20.0%

Russian

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Queenscliff Employment

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Employed full-time

24.0% 293 people

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Employed part-time

21.6% 264 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 19 people

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Not in labour force

52.9% 647 people

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

Queenscliff Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

36.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.7%

Certificate III/IV

19.2%

Postgraduate Degree

14.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.5%

Certificate I/II

0.7%

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

Queenscliff Occupation

Professionals

38.4%

Managers

19.8%

Clerical & Administrative

12.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.7%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

Labourers

4.7%

Sales Workers

4.5%

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

Queenscliff Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.4%

Society & Culture

16.8%

Health

14.3%

Education

13.9%

Engineering

8.9%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.0%

Creative Arts

5.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.1%

Agriculture & Environment

3.9%

Information Technology

0.8%

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

Queenscliff Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Queenscliff Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.9%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.8%

$4,000+/wk

14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Queenscliff Marital Status

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Married

58.0% 797

↔️

Separated

2.6% 36

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Divorced

9.8% 135

🕊️

Widowed

7.7% 106

👤

Never married

21.9% 301

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Queenscliff Ancestry

English

35.1%

Australian

26.5%

Irish

13.2%

Scottish

12.4%

Other

4.0%

German

3.0%

Italian

2.2%

Dutch

1.0%

Greek

0.8%

French

0.7%

Polish

0.6%

Maltese

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Queenscliff School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

26.6%

Secondary — Catholic

19.2%

Primary — Catholic

14.1%

Secondary — Government

13.6%

Vocational Education

9.6%

Pre-school

7.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.7%

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

Queenscliff Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.5% 159

✅

No need for assistance

94.5% 2,727

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

Queenscliff Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

31.6% 410

—

Not a volunteer

68.4% 886

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Queenscliff Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.4%

$600-$799/mo

7.3%

$800-$999/mo

3.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

7.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

21.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Queenscliff How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.6%

Did not go to work

21.7%

Walked only

8.2%

Car (passenger)

2.6%

Bicycle

1.6%

Train

1.4%

Truck

0.9%

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

Queenscliff Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.2%

1 vehicle

39.1%

2 vehicles

43.0%

3 vehicles

9.0%

4+ vehicles

5.7%

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

Queenscliff Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.4%

2 bedrooms

18.6%

3 bedrooms

46.7%

4 bedrooms

26.6%

5 bedrooms

4.4%

6+ bedrooms

2.3%

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

Queenscliff Population Mobility

12.6%

moved in the last year

37.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Queenscliff Indigenous Population

0.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,890

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Queenscliff Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

127

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Queenscliff Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Queenscliff Family Structure

Couple — no children

50.0%

Couple — children under 15

23.9%

Couple — no children under 15

17.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

One parent — children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Queenscliff Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 48

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Never served

96.3% 1,246

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Queenscliff Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.3% 235

—

Did not provide

81.7% 1,052

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Queenscliff Children Ever Born

No children

24.8%

1 child

7.9%

2 children

35.9%

3 children

23.0%

4 children

6.4%

5+ children

1.9%

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

Queenscliff When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

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

Queenscliff Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.0%

5–14 hours

33.5%

15–29 hours

20.7%

30+ hours

9.9%

Did not do domestic work

14.8%

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

Queenscliff Household Size

1 person

30.6%

2 persons

45.6%

3 persons

12.5%

4 persons

8.1%

5 persons

2.7%

6+ persons

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Queenscliff Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,245

Moved from VIC

118

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

Moved from overseas

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

Queenscliff Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

95.2%

Step family — no other children

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Queenscliff Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 65 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Fraud

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Queenscliff Schools

schools nearby

government

1105

avg ICSEA score

402

total students

Queenscliff Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 165 students

1120

ICSEA

Point Lonsdale Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 125 students

1115

ICSEA

St Aloysius' School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 112 students

1081

ICSEA

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

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Queenscliff Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,473/wk

Median Rent $369/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.1%

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

If you earn X in Queenscliff

Your weekly income

≈ $6,383/month

Median rent $369/wk

Left after rent $1,104/wk

Rent share 25.1%

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Queenscliff vs State & National Average

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Pop: 763 Income: $687/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 775 Income: $705/wk Rent: $409/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Queenscliff

What is the population of Queenscliff VIC?

The population of Queenscliff VIC is 1,516 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 453.9 people per km².Queenscliff is ranked #3,381 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Queenscliff?

The median personal income in Queenscliff VIC is $793 per week, or $41,236 per year.The median household income is $1,473 per week.Family income is $1,882 per week.Queenscliff is ranked #3,695 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Queenscliff?

Median rent in Queenscliff VIC is $369 per week ($1,599 per month).Rent represents 25.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Queenscliff ranks #2,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Queenscliff?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Queenscliff VIC is $2,232. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Queenscliff?

The median age in Queenscliff VIC is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Queenscliff a good suburb to live in?

Queenscliff is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,516.The median income is $793/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.1% 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: 22135. All dollar figures in AUD.