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Reefton VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Reefton VIC is 102 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Reefton is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Reefton has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Reefton has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Reefton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reefton is $1,100.

There were 10 recorded offences in Reefton in 2025-25, a rate of 98 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (6 offences).

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Reefton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Reefton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$537/wk

$27,924 per year

#7859 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

#8863 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,100/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Reefton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.1% (54) Female 44.9% (44)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

102 people · 175.0 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,416

Family income/wk

Reefton 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

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Reefton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.9% 15 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.1% 20 dwellings

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

Reefton Country of Birth

Australia

90.7%

England

9.3%

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

Reefton Religion

No Religion

43.0%

Not stated

37.0%

Anglican

8.0%

Buddhism

5.0%

Catholic

4.0%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Reefton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.5%

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

Reefton Employment

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Employed full-time

27.7% 13 people

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Employed part-time

12.8% 6 people

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Not in labour force

59.6% 28 people

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

Reefton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.0%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.0%

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

Reefton Occupation

Professionals

41.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.5%

Community & Personal Service

17.6%

Clerical & Administrative

17.6%

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

Reefton Field of Study

Engineering

70.0%

Architecture & Building

30.0%

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

Reefton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Reefton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

15.8%

$300-$399/wk

31.6%

$400-$499/wk

21.1%

$650-$799/wk

15.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Reefton Marital Status

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Married

38.2% 29

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Divorced

5.3% 4

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Widowed

3.9% 3

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Never married

52.6% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Reefton Ancestry

English

43.1%

Australian

34.3%

Irish

9.8%

Scottish

5.9%

Dutch

3.9%

Indian

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Reefton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

73.3%

Secondary — Government

26.7%

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

Reefton Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.9% 7

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No need for assistance

95.1% 135

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

Reefton Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.3% 7

—

Not a volunteer

85.7% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Reefton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

25.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

45.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Reefton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.0%

Did not go to work

32.0%

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

Reefton Car Ownership

1 vehicle

30.8%

2 vehicles

57.7%

4+ vehicles

11.5%

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

Reefton Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

50.0%

3 bedrooms

33.3%

4 bedrooms

16.7%

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

Reefton Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

25.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

36.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Reefton Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

143

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Reefton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Reefton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.5%

$150-$299/wk

16.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

10.7%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Reefton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

52.5%

Couple — no children

22.0%

One parent — children under 15

16.9%

Couple — no children under 15

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Reefton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 6

—

Did not provide

87.8% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Reefton Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Reefton When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Reefton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

7.8%

5–14 hours

47.1%

15–29 hours

9.8%

30+ hours

5.9%

Did not do domestic work

29.4%

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

Reefton Household Size

1 person

53.3%

2 persons

20.0%

3 persons

10.0%

4 persons

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Reefton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Reefton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 10 total

Property Damage

Theft

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Reefton Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $850/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 Reefton

Your weekly income

≈ $3,683/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $850/wk

Rent share —

Reefton vs State & National Average

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Pop: 51 Income: $1,050/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 51 Income: $474/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 51 Income: $381/wk Rent: $185/wk

Iguana Creek

Pop: 51 Income: $550/wk Rent: $198/wk

Kanyapella

Pop: 51 Income: $769/wk Rent: $205/wk

Mininera

Pop: 51 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reefton

What is the population of Reefton VIC?

The population of Reefton VIC is 102 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Reefton is ranked #8,876 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Reefton?

The median personal income in Reefton VIC is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.Reefton is ranked #7,859 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

What are mortgage repayments in Reefton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reefton VIC is $1,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Reefton?

The median age in Reefton VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Reefton a good suburb to live in?

Reefton is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 102.The median income is $537/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: 22159. All dollar figures in AUD.