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Sailors Gully VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sailors Gully VIC is 743 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sailors Gully is $663 per week ($34,476 per year). Median rent in Sailors Gully is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Sailors Gully has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Sailors Gully has a population density of 179.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sailors Gully is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sailors Gully is $1,192.

There were 36 recorded offences in Sailors Gully in 2025-25, a rate of 48 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (16 offences).

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Sailors Gully Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sailors Gully Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$663/wk

$34,476 per year

#6105 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

#5154 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,192/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Sailors Gully Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (382) Female 48.7% (362)

Population Density

179.6

people per km²

743 people · 4.1 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,495

Family income/wk

Sailors Gully 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sailors Gully Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.9% 111 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.1% 136 dwellings

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

Sailors Gully Country of Birth

Australia

97.7%

England

2.3%

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

Sailors Gully Religion

No Religion

56.0%

Catholic

19.4%

Anglican

9.7%

Not stated

5.8%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Buddhism

2.1%

Christian (other)

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sailors Gully Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.4%

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

Sailors Gully Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.0%

IAL Sinhal

25.0%

Italian

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Sailors Gully Employment

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Employed full-time

30.7% 172 people

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Employed part-time

25.2% 141 people

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Unemployed

1.3% 7 people

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Not in labour force

42.9% 240 people

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

Sailors Gully Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.5%

Bachelor Degree

18.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.9%

Postgraduate Degree

5.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.4%

Certificate I/II

4.4%

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

Sailors Gully Occupation

Community & Personal Service

22.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.9%

Professionals

16.5%

Labourers

11.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.2%

Clerical & Administrative

9.2%

Managers

6.8%

Sales Workers

4.9%

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

Sailors Gully Field of Study

Health

17.8%

Engineering

15.7%

Architecture & Building

14.2%

Society & Culture

13.7%

Education

11.2%

Management & Commerce

10.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.6%

Agriculture & Environment

4.6%

Information Technology

3.6%

Creative Arts

2.0%

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

Sailors Gully Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sailors Gully Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

7.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.9%

$4,000+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sailors Gully Marital Status

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Married

44.4% 274

↔️

Separated

5.5% 34

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Divorced

12.2% 75

🕊️

Widowed

3.9% 24

👤

Never married

34.0% 210

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sailors Gully Ancestry

English

35.5%

Australian

29.7%

Irish

10.8%

Scottish

8.5%

Other

3.8%

German

3.5%

Italian

3.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Chinese

1.0%

Lebanese

0.8%

Dutch

0.6%

Polish

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sailors Gully School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

29.8%

Primary — Government

29.0%

Vocational Education

14.5%

Pre-school

9.7%

Primary — Catholic

8.1%

Secondary — Catholic

5.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.2%

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

Sailors Gully Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.6% 109

✅

No need for assistance

92.4% 1,323

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

Sailors Gully Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.8% 81

—

Not a volunteer

86.2% 508

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sailors Gully Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.8%

$300-$449/mo

6.9%

$600-$799/mo

9.2%

$800-$999/mo

14.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

34.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sailors Gully How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.5%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Car (passenger)

6.4%

Truck

1.7%

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

Sailors Gully Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.4%

1 vehicle

25.4%

2 vehicles

40.7%

3 vehicles

18.6%

4+ vehicles

12.9%

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

Sailors Gully Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.7%

2 bedrooms

15.4%

3 bedrooms

56.8%

4 bedrooms

21.9%

5 bedrooms

3.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Sailors Gully Population Mobility

11.6%

moved in the last year

35.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sailors Gully Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,404

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sailors Gully Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

101

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Sailors Gully Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

7.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

12.6%

$800-$999/wk

15.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sailors Gully Family Structure

Couple — no children

31.6%

Couple — children under 15

28.3%

Couple — no children under 15

15.7%

One parent — children under 15

14.5%

One parent — no children under 15

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sailors Gully Military Service

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Previously served

4.4% 26

👤

Never served

95.6% 564

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sailors Gully Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.8% 116

—

Did not provide

80.2% 469

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sailors Gully Children Ever Born

No children

22.2%

1 child

14.7%

2 children

27.8%

3 children

25.4%

4 children

7.1%

5+ children

2.8%

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

Sailors Gully When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Sailors Gully Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.9%

5–14 hours

27.5%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

11.2%

Did not do domestic work

25.3%

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

Sailors Gully Household Size

1 person

27.3%

2 persons

39.6%

3 persons

11.3%

4 persons

14.0%

5 persons

4.4%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sailors Gully Where Residents Moved From

Same address

616

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Sailors Gully Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.4%

Step family — no other children

16.9%

Blended family — no other children

8.5%

Other couple — children only

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sailors Gully Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 36 total

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Assault

Break & Enter

Theft

Fraud

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Sailors Gully Schools

schools nearby

government

960

avg ICSEA score

2,070

total students

Marist College Bendigo Catholic

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,203 students

1040

ICSEA

St Liborius' School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 258 students

1018

ICSEA

Eaglehawk North Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 269 students

958

ICSEA

California Gully Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 181 students

913

ICSEA

Eaglehawk Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 159 students

869

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Sailors Gully Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,319/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.0%

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

If you earn X in Sailors Gully

Your weekly income

≈ $5,716/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,029/wk

Rent share 22.0%

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Sailors Gully vs State & National Average

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Pop: 373 Income: $507/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 374 Income: $575/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Pop: 376 Income: $866/wk Rent: $320/wk

West Bendigo

Pop: 378 Income: $707/wk Rent: $235/wk

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Pop: 379 Income: $707/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 382 Income: $784/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sailors Gully

What is the population of Sailors Gully VIC?

The population of Sailors Gully VIC is 743 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 179.6 people per km².Sailors Gully is ranked #4,405 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sailors Gully?

The median personal income in Sailors Gully VIC is $663 per week, or $34,476 per year.The median household income is $1,319 per week.Family income is $1,495 per week.Sailors Gully is ranked #6,105 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sailors Gully?

Median rent in Sailors Gully VIC is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 22.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sailors Gully ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sailors Gully?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sailors Gully VIC is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sailors Gully?

The median age in Sailors Gully VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sailors Gully a good suburb to live in?

Sailors Gully is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 743.The median income is $663/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.0% 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: 22224. All dollar figures in AUD.