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Red Cliffs VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Red Cliffs, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Red Cliffs VIC is 5,294 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Red Cliffs is $674 per week ($35,048 per year). Median rent in Red Cliffs is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Red Cliffs has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Red Cliffs has a population density of 25.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Red Cliffs is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Red Cliffs is $1,083.
There were 454 recorded offences in Red Cliffs in 2025-25, a rate of 86 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (141 offences).
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Red Cliffs Population
Red Cliffs Median Income & Rent
Red Cliffs Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Red Cliffs Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Red Cliffs Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Red Cliffs Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Red Cliffs Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Red Cliffs Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Red Cliffs Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Red Cliffs Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Red Cliffs Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Red Cliffs Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Red Cliffs Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Red Cliffs Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Red Cliffs Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Red Cliffs Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Red Cliffs Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Red Cliffs School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Red Cliffs Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Red Cliffs Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Red Cliffs Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Red Cliffs How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Red Cliffs Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Red Cliffs Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Red Cliffs Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Red Cliffs Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Red Cliffs Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Red Cliffs Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Red Cliffs Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Red Cliffs Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Red Cliffs Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Red Cliffs Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Red Cliffs When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Red Cliffs Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Red Cliffs Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Red Cliffs Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Red Cliffs Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Red Cliffs Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 454 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Red Cliffs Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Cliffs
What is the population of Red Cliffs VIC?
The population of Red Cliffs VIC is 5,294 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 25.6 people per km².Red Cliffs is ranked #1,489 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Red Cliffs?
The median personal income in Red Cliffs VIC is $674 per week, or $35,048 per year.The median household income is $1,290 per week.Family income is $1,626 per week.Red Cliffs is ranked #5,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Red Cliffs?
Median rent in Red Cliffs VIC is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Red Cliffs ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Red Cliffs?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Red Cliffs VIC is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Red Cliffs?
The median age in Red Cliffs VIC is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Red Cliffs a good suburb to live in?
Red Cliffs is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 5,294.The median income is $674/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% 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: 22147. All dollar figures in AUD.