Rheola VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rheola VIC is 52 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rheola is $481 per week ($25,012 per year). Median rent in Rheola is $449 per week ($1,946 per month). Rheola has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Rheola has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rheola is $975.

There were 4 recorded offences in Rheola in 2025-25, a rate of 77 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (2 offences).

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Rheola Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rheola Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$481/wk
$25,012 per year
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Median Rent
$449/wk
$1,946 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Rheola Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.8% (30) Female 41.2% (21)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
52 people · 35.7 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Rheola Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rheola Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.9% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.1% 8 dwellings

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

Rheola Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Rheola Religion

No Religion
46.9%
Anglican
22.4%
Catholic
12.2%
Uniting Church
6.1%
SB OSB NRA OSB
6.1%
Not stated
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rheola Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
32.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.0%

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

Rheola Employment

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Employed full-time
36.6% 15 people
Employed part-time
12.2% 5 people
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Not in labour force
51.2% 21 people

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

Rheola Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
85.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.0%

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

Rheola Occupation

Managers
22.2%
Professionals
22.2%
Clerical & Administrative
22.2%
Community & Personal Service
16.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
16.7%

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

Rheola Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Management & Commerce
26.7%
Agriculture & Environment
20.0%
Society & Culture
20.0%

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

Rheola Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rheola Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
40.0%
$650-$799/wk
30.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rheola Marital Status

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Married
38.6% 17
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Separated
6.8% 3
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Divorced
18.2% 8
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Widowed
11.4% 5
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Never married
25.0% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rheola Ancestry

Australian
40.7%
English
37.3%
Irish
8.5%
Scottish
8.5%
Other
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rheola School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
70.0%
Primary — Government
30.0%

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

Rheola Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.4% 3
No need for assistance
96.6% 84

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

Rheola Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.7% 13
Not a volunteer
68.3% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rheola Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rheola How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Rheola Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.7%
2 vehicles
13.6%
3 vehicles
40.9%
4+ vehicles
22.7%

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

Rheola Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
47.4%
3 bedrooms
52.6%

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

Rheola Population Mobility

16.7%
moved in the last year
24.1%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rheola Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
102
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rheola Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Asthma
5
Arthritis
4
Heart disease
4

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

Rheola Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$300-$399/wk
19.4%
$400-$499/wk
25.8%
$800-$999/wk
29.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rheola Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.7%
Couple — no children
38.5%
Couple — no children under 15
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rheola Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.0% 8
Did not provide
80.0% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rheola Children Ever Born

1 child
42.9%
2 children
57.1%

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

Rheola Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.3%
5–14 hours
33.3%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
38.1%

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

Rheola Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rheola Where Residents Moved From

Same address
45
Moved from VIC
6

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

Rheola Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Justice Procedures
2
Assault
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Rheola Rent Prices & Affordability

40%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,124/wk
Median Rent $449/wk
Rent-to-Income 39.9%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Rheola

≈ $4,871/month
Median rent $449/wk
Left after rent $675/wk
Rent share 39.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Rheola vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Rheola

What is the population of Rheola VIC?

The population of Rheola VIC is 52 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Rheola?

The median personal income in Rheola VIC is $481 per week, or $25,012 per year.The median household income is $1,124 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Rheola?

Median rent in Rheola VIC is $449 per week ($1,946 per month).Rent represents 39.9% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Rheola?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rheola VIC is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rheola?

The median age in Rheola VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rheola a good suburb to live in?

Rheola is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 52.The median income is $481/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (39.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22163. All dollar figures in AUD.