Sailors Falls VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sailors Falls VIC is 79 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sailors Falls is $491 per week ($25,532 per year). Median rent in Sailors Falls is $246 per week ($1,066 per month). Sailors Falls has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Sailors Falls has a population density of 8.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sailors Falls is $1,679.

There were 2 recorded offences in Sailors Falls in 2024-24, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Sailors Falls Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sailors Falls Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$491/wk
$25,532 per year
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Median Rent
$246/wk
$1,066 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,679/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Sailors Falls Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.5% (50) Female 42.5% (37)

Population Density

8.1
people per km²
79 people · 9.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Sailors Falls 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sailors Falls Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.8% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
29.2% 7 dwellings

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

Sailors Falls Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Sailors Falls Religion

No Religion
42.9%
Catholic
23.4%
Not stated
19.5%
Anglican
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sailors Falls Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.2%

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

Sailors Falls Employment

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Employed full-time
34.1% 15 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 9 people
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Not in labour force
45.5% 20 people

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

Sailors Falls Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.3%
Bachelor Degree
13.2%
Postgraduate Degree
7.9%

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

Sailors Falls Occupation

Professionals
22.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.2%
Clerical & Administrative
22.2%
Labourers
18.5%
Managers
14.8%

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

Sailors Falls Field of Study

Engineering
21.7%
Architecture & Building
21.7%
Society & Culture
17.4%
Agriculture & Environment
13.0%
Health
13.0%
Management & Commerce
13.0%

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

Sailors Falls Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sailors Falls Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
20.8%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
16.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
12.5%
$4,000+/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sailors Falls Marital Status

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Married
43.8% 32
↔️
Separated
4.1% 3
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Divorced
11.0% 8
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Never married
41.1% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sailors Falls Ancestry

Australian
31.7%
English
19.8%
Irish
15.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.9%
Dutch
5.0%
Italian
5.0%
Scottish
4.0%
Croatian
3.0%
German
3.0%
Polish
3.0%
Other
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sailors Falls School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
37.5%
Pre-school
31.3%
Primary — Government
31.3%

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

Sailors Falls Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.9% 8
No need for assistance
94.1% 127

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

Sailors Falls Volunteering

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Volunteer
12.1% 7
Not a volunteer
87.9% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sailors Falls Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sailors Falls How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
25.0%

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

Sailors Falls Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.6%
2 vehicles
48.3%
4+ vehicles
24.1%

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

Sailors Falls Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.1%
2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
41.7%
4 bedrooms
22.2%

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

Sailors Falls Population Mobility

7.7%
moved in the last year
37.1%
moved in the last 5 years
50.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sailors Falls Indigenous Population

2.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
130
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sailors Falls Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
9
Heart disease
5
Asthma
5
Diabetes
4
Arthritis
3
Cancer
3
Mental health
3

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

Sailors Falls Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
20.0%
$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$300-$399/wk
7.5%
$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$650-$799/wk
17.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sailors Falls Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.3%
Couple — no children
35.3%
Couple — no children under 15
21.6%
One parent — no children under 15
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sailors Falls Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.4% 11
Did not provide
79.6% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sailors Falls Children Ever Born

No children
40.0%
3 children
60.0%

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

Sailors Falls When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1981–1990
4
1991–2000
4

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

Sailors Falls Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.0%
5–14 hours
28.0%
15–29 hours
12.0%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
18.0%

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

Sailors Falls Household Size

1 person
34.8%
2 persons
39.1%
3 persons
13.0%
4 persons
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sailors Falls Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sailors Falls Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 2 total

Assault
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024

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

Sailors Falls Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,208/wk
Median Rent $246/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.4%

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

If you earn X in Sailors Falls

≈ $5,235/month
Median rent $246/wk
Left after rent $962/wk
Rent share 20.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Sailors Falls vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sailors Falls

What is the population of Sailors Falls VIC?

The population of Sailors Falls VIC is 79 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Sailors Falls?

The median personal income in Sailors Falls VIC is $491 per week, or $25,532 per year.The median household income is $1,208 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Sailors Falls?

Median rent in Sailors Falls VIC is $246 per week ($1,066 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Sailors Falls?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sailors Falls VIC is $1,679. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sailors Falls?

The median age in Sailors Falls VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sailors Falls a good suburb to live in?

Sailors Falls is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 79.The median income is $491/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 22223. All dollar figures in AUD.