Suburbs Rathscar West

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Rathscar West VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rathscar West VIC is 31 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rathscar West is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Rathscar West is $210 per week ($910 per month). Rathscar West has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Rathscar West has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rathscar West is $2,000.

There were 2 recorded offences in Rathscar West in 2023-23, a rate of 65 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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📍 Rathscar West, Victoria — 37.0114°S, 143.4920°E

Crime: Low Med High

Rathscar West Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rathscar West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
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Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rathscar West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (16) Female 51.5% (17)

Population Density

1.4
people per km²
31 people · 22.3 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,249
Family income/wk

Rathscar West Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
45-49
50-54
55-59
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rathscar West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 6 dwellings

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

Rathscar West Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Rathscar West Religion

No Religion
47.1%
Anglican
35.3%
Uniting Church
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rathscar West Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
52.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
34.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.0%

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

Rathscar West Employment

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Employed full-time
57.6% 19 people
⏰
Employed part-time
24.2% 8 people
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Not in labour force
18.2% 6 people

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

Rathscar West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Rathscar West Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers
100.0%

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

Rathscar West Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Rathscar West Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rathscar West Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rathscar West Marital Status

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Married
58.6% 17
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Never married
41.4% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rathscar West Ancestry

English
40.8%
Australian
32.7%
Serbian
12.2%
Scottish
8.2%
Irish
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rathscar West School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Vocational Education
50.0%

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

Rathscar West Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 55

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

Rathscar West Volunteering

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Volunteer
53.8% 14
—
Not a volunteer
46.2% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rathscar West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.0%
Walked only
50.0%

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

Rathscar West Car Ownership

2 vehicles
62.5%
4+ vehicles
37.5%

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

Rathscar West Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
62.5%
4 bedrooms
37.5%

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

Rathscar West Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
25.9%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
76.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rathscar West Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
63
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rathscar West Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Asthma
4
Arthritis
3

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

Rathscar West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
36.4%
$650-$799/wk
27.3%
$3,500+/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rathscar West Family Structure

Couple — no children
34.2%
Couple — no children under 15
26.3%
Couple — children under 15
23.7%
One parent — children under 15
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rathscar West Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
42.9% 9
—
Did not provide
57.1% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rathscar West Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Rathscar West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
45.5%
5–14 hours
18.2%
30+ hours
22.7%
Did not do domestic work
13.6%

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

Rathscar West Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rathscar West Where Residents Moved From

Same address
30
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from VIC
3

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

Rathscar West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rathscar West Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-23 — 2 total

Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2020
2023

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

Rathscar West Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.3%

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

If you earn X in Rathscar West

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $1,165/wk
Rent share 15.3%

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Income: $573/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk
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Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $45/wk
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Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $40/wk

Rathscar West vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Archerton
Pop: 16 Income: $383/wk
Brookville
Pop: 16 Income: $425/wk Rent: $100/wk
Cannie
Pop: 16 Income: $725/wk Rent: $110/wk
Caringal
Pop: 16 Income: $466/wk Rent: $185/wk
Irishtown (Vic.)
Pop: 16 Income: $1,083/wk
Jancourt
Pop: 16 Income: $1,792/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rathscar West

What is the population of Rathscar West VIC?

The population of Rathscar West VIC is 31 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Rathscar West?

The median personal income in Rathscar West VIC is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,249 per week.

How much is rent in Rathscar West?

Median rent in Rathscar West VIC is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 15.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Rathscar West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rathscar West VIC is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rathscar West?

The median age in Rathscar West VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rathscar West a good suburb to live in?

Rathscar West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 31.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.3% 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: 22140. All dollar figures in AUD.