Russells Bridge VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Russells Bridge VIC is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Russells Bridge is $756 per week ($39,312 per year). Median rent in Russells Bridge is $200 per week ($867 per month). Russells Bridge has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Russells Bridge has a population density of 6.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Russells Bridge is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Russells Bridge is $1,100.

There were 1 recorded offences in Russells Bridge in 2024-24, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Russells Bridge Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Russells Bridge Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$756/wk
$39,312 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,100/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Russells Bridge Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.3% (42) Female 41.7% (30)

Population Density

6.0
people per km²
70 people · 11.7 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,416
Family income/wk

Russells Bridge Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Russells Bridge Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
32.0% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
68.0% 17 dwellings

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

Russells Bridge Country of Birth

Australia
91.7%
England
8.3%

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

Russells Bridge Religion

No Religion
35.5%
Anglican
17.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
12.9%
Not stated
12.9%
Catholic
9.7%
Uniting Church
6.5%
Lutheran
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Russells Bridge Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.8%

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

Russells Bridge Employment

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Employed full-time
38.0% 19 people
Employed part-time
26.0% 13 people
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Not in labour force
36.0% 18 people

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

Russells Bridge Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.0%
Bachelor Degree
25.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.1%

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

Russells Bridge Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
40.9%
Managers
31.8%
Professionals
13.6%
Clerical & Administrative
13.6%

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

Russells Bridge Field of Study

Society & Culture
24.1%
Management & Commerce
20.7%
Architecture & Building
17.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
13.8%
Agriculture & Environment
13.8%
Health
10.3%

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

Russells Bridge Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Russells Bridge Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
21.7%
$800-$999/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
21.7%
$4,000+/wk
26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Russells Bridge Marital Status

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Married
77.6% 45
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Divorced
6.9% 4
👤
Never married
15.5% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Russells Bridge Ancestry

Australian
32.2%
English
30.0%
Irish
16.7%
German
5.6%
Maltese
5.6%
Spanish
5.6%
Scottish
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Russells Bridge School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
45.5%
Primary — Catholic
27.3%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
27.3%

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

Russells Bridge Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.8% 10
No need for assistance
92.2% 119

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

Russells Bridge Volunteering

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Volunteer
42.6% 23
Not a volunteer
57.4% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Russells Bridge Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
33.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Russells Bridge How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Russells Bridge Car Ownership

2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
28.1%
4+ vehicles
21.9%

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

Russells Bridge Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
21.7%
4 bedrooms
60.9%
5 bedrooms
17.4%

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

Russells Bridge Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
15.5%
moved in the last 5 years
58.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Russells Bridge Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
111
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Russells Bridge Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
6
Diabetes
5
Arthritis
3
Cancer
3
Mental health
3

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

Russells Bridge Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.6%
$1-$149/wk
7.4%
$150-$299/wk
7.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.6%
$400-$499/wk
7.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
14.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$3,500+/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Russells Bridge Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.6%
Couple — no children
33.3%
Couple — no children under 15
28.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Russells Bridge Military Service

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Previously served
14.9% 7
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Never served
85.1% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Russells Bridge Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.0% 12
Did not provide
75.0% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Russells Bridge Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Russells Bridge When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
3

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

Russells Bridge Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.8%
5–14 hours
28.8%
15–29 hours
5.8%
30+ hours
19.2%
Did not do domestic work
17.3%

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

Russells Bridge Household Size

1 person
21.4%
2 persons
39.3%
3 persons
25.0%
4 persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Russells Bridge Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Russells Bridge Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2019
2021
2023
2024

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

Russells Bridge Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,343/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.9%

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

If you earn X in Russells Bridge

≈ $5,820/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,143/wk
Rent share 14.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Russells Bridge vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Russells Bridge

What is the population of Russells Bridge VIC?

The population of Russells Bridge VIC is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Russells Bridge?

The median personal income in Russells Bridge VIC is $756 per week, or $39,312 per year.The median household income is $1,343 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.

How much is rent in Russells Bridge?

Median rent in Russells Bridge VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 14.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Russells Bridge?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Russells Bridge 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 Russells Bridge?

The median age in Russells Bridge VIC is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Russells Bridge a good suburb to live in?

Russells Bridge is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 70.The median income is $756/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.9% 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: 22216. All dollar figures in AUD.