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Rawson VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rawson VIC is 296 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rawson is $522 per week ($27,144 per year). Median rent in Rawson is $210 per week ($910 per month). Rawson has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Rawson has a population density of 42.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rawson is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rawson is $867.

There were 36 recorded offences in Rawson in 2025-25, a rate of 122 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (13 offences).

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Rawson Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rawson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$522/wk

$27,144 per year

#7989 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$210/wk

$910 per month

#7231 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rawson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (152) Female 48.6% (144)

Population Density

42.9

people per km²

296 people · 6.9 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,270

Family income/wk

Rawson 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)

Rawson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.0% 63 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.0% 42 dwellings

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

Rawson Country of Birth

Australia

94.7%

England

5.3%

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

Rawson Religion

No Religion

53.1%

Anglican

15.2%

Catholic

13.8%

Not stated

8.6%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Baptist

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rawson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.0%

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

Rawson Employment

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Employed full-time

22.7% 50 people

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Employed part-time

12.3% 27 people

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Unemployed

9.1% 20 people

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Not in labour force

55.9% 123 people

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

Rawson Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

11.0%

Postgraduate Degree

9.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.0%

Bachelor Degree

3.0%

Certificate I/II

3.0%

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

Rawson Occupation

Community & Personal Service

31.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.4%

Managers

17.0%

Professionals

10.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.6%

Labourers

6.4%

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

Rawson Field of Study

Society & Culture

32.6%

Engineering

27.9%

Education

20.9%

Management & Commerce

11.6%

Health

7.0%

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

Rawson Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rawson Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.4%

$150-$299/wk

2.4%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

12.1%

$500-$649/wk

8.9%

$650-$799/wk

15.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rawson Marital Status

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Married

26.1% 65

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Separated

5.2% 13

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Divorced

18.5% 46

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Widowed

7.6% 19

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Never married

42.6% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rawson Ancestry

Australian

34.2%

English

33.7%

Scottish

13.8%

Irish

11.0%

Dutch

2.3%

German

2.1%

Other

2.1%

Maltese

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rawson School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

55.8%

Primary — Government

25.6%

Vocational Education

11.6%

Primary — Catholic

7.0%

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

Rawson Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

15.0% 85

✅

No need for assistance

85.0% 480

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

Rawson Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.0% 45

—

Not a volunteer

80.0% 180

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rawson Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.8%

$300-$449/mo

8.8%

$450-$599/mo

11.8%

$600-$799/mo

14.7%

$800-$999/mo

17.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rawson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.3%

Did not go to work

21.2%

Walked only

3.5%

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

Rawson Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.5%

1 vehicle

46.2%

2 vehicles

25.8%

3 vehicles

12.1%

4+ vehicles

11.4%

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

Rawson Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.7%

2 bedrooms

17.2%

3 bedrooms

62.7%

4 bedrooms

13.4%

5 bedrooms

3.0%

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

Rawson Population Mobility

12.9%

moved in the last year

34.1%

moved in the last 5 years

15.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

44.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rawson Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

558

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rawson Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Rawson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

8.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

13.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rawson Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.4%

Couple — no children

30.5%

One parent — children under 15

17.2%

One parent — no children under 15

8.9%

Couple — no children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rawson Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 6

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Never served

97.4% 222

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rawson Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.7% 45

—

Did not provide

80.3% 183

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rawson Children Ever Born

No children

32.1%

1 child

4.8%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

14.3%

4 children

15.5%

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

Rawson When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Rawson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.4%

5–14 hours

27.0%

15–29 hours

12.4%

30+ hours

15.9%

Did not do domestic work

28.3%

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

Rawson Household Size

1 person

43.1%

2 persons

29.2%

3 persons

10.9%

4 persons

10.9%

5 persons

3.6%

6+ persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rawson Where Residents Moved From

Same address

243

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Rawson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.4%

Step family — no other children

14.8%

Blended family — no other children

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rawson Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 36 total

Assault

Justice Procedures

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Rawson Schools

schools nearby

government

926

avg ICSEA score

total students

Rawson Primary School Government

Primary · 1-6 · 8 students

926

ICSEA

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

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Rawson Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $840/wk

Median Rent $210/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.0%

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

If you earn X in Rawson

Your weekly income

≈ $3,640/month

Median rent $210/wk

Left after rent $630/wk

Rent share 25.0%

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Rawson vs State & National Average

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Pop: 148 Income: $585/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Pop: 148 Income: $700/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 148 Income: $846/wk Rent: $245/wk

Baromi

Pop: 149 Income: $900/wk Rent: $298/wk

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Pop: 149 Income: $558/wk Rent: $173/wk

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Pop: 149 Income: $634/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rawson

What is the population of Rawson VIC?

The population of Rawson VIC is 296 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 42.9 people per km².Rawson is ranked #6,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rawson?

The median personal income in Rawson VIC is $522 per week, or $27,144 per year.The median household income is $840 per week.Family income is $1,270 per week.Rawson is ranked #7,989 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rawson?

Median rent in Rawson VIC is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 25.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Rawson ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rawson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rawson VIC is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rawson?

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

Is Rawson a good suburb to live in?

Rawson is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 296.The median income is $522/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.0% 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: 22144. All dollar figures in AUD.