Suburbs Rathscar

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Rathscar VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rathscar VIC is 19 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rathscar is $374 per week ($19,448 per year). Rathscar has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Rathscar has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rathscar is $1,617.

There were 4 recorded offences in Rathscar in 2025-25, a rate of 211 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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📍 Rathscar, Victoria — 36.9888°S, 143.5559°E

Crime: Low Med High

Rathscar Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rathscar Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$374/wk
$19,448 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,617/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rathscar Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (12) Female 50.0% (12)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
19 people · 47.6 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,062
Family income/wk

Rathscar Age Distribution

15-19
50-54
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rathscar Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
37.5% 3 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
62.5% 5 dwellings

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

Rathscar Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Rathscar Religion

Catholic
38.1%
Not stated
38.1%
No Religion
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rathscar Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent
44.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
38.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
16.7%

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

Rathscar Employment

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Employed full-time
66.7% 8 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 4 people

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

Rathscar Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Rathscar Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rathscar Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
36.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
27.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rathscar Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 10
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Divorced
15.0% 3
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Widowed
20.0% 4
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Never married
15.0% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rathscar Ancestry

Australian
59.3%
English
40.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rathscar School & University Attendance

Pre-school
100.0%

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

Rathscar Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 39

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

Rathscar Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.0% 7
—
Not a volunteer
65.0% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rathscar Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rathscar Car Ownership

4+ vehicles
100.0%

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

Rathscar Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
41.7%
4 bedrooms
58.3%

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

Rathscar Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
20.0%
moved in the last 5 years
68.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rathscar Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
29
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rathscar Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
58.3%
$650-$799/wk
41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rathscar Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
28.6%
One parent — no children under 15
28.6%
Couple — no children
21.4%
Couple — no children under 15
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rathscar Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rathscar Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Rathscar Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
50.0%
15–29 hours
22.2%
Did not do domestic work
27.8%

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

Rathscar Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rathscar Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rathscar Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Theft
2
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Rathscar Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $762/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 Rathscar

≈ $3,302/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $762/wk
Rent share —

Rathscar vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Cundare North
Pop: 10 Income: $762/wk Rent: $270/wk
Bael Bael
Pop: 10 Income: $900/wk
Barunah Plains
Pop: 10 Income: $1,624/wk
Cabbage Tree
Pop: 10 Income: $687/wk Rent: $200/wk
Callignee South
Pop: 10 Income: $649/wk Rent: $145/wk
Corack East
Pop: 10 Income: $725/wk

Compare Rathscar

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rathscar

What is the population of Rathscar VIC?

The population of Rathscar VIC is 19 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Rathscar?

The median personal income in Rathscar VIC is $374 per week, or $19,448 per year.The median household income is $762 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Rathscar?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rathscar VIC is $1,617. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rathscar?

The median age in Rathscar VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rathscar a good suburb to live in?

Rathscar is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 19.The median income is $374/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: 22139. All dollar figures in AUD.