Sailors Hill VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sailors Hill VIC is 72 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sailors Hill is $593 per week ($30,836 per year). Median rent in Sailors Hill is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Sailors Hill has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Sailors Hill has a population density of 39.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Serbian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sailors Hill is $984.

There were 1 recorded offences in Sailors Hill in 2023-23, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Sailors Hill Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sailors Hill Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$593/wk
$30,836 per year
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Median Rent
$370/wk
$1,603 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$984/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Sailors Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.0% (40) Female 42.0% (29)

Population Density

39.6
people per km²
72 people · 1.8 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,292
Family income/wk

Sailors Hill Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sailors Hill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 8 dwellings

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

Sailors Hill Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Sailors Hill Religion

No Religion
56.5%
Anglican
20.3%
Catholic
11.6%
Uniting Church
5.8%
Eastern Orthodox
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sailors Hill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%

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

Sailors Hill Languages Spoken at Home

Serbian
100.0%

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

Sailors Hill Employment

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Employed full-time
12.1% 8 people
Employed part-time
34.8% 23 people
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Unemployed
4.5% 3 people
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Not in labour force
48.5% 32 people

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

Sailors Hill Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
58.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%
Certificate III/IV
16.7%

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

Sailors Hill Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
27.3%
Community & Personal Service
24.2%
Professionals
18.2%
Managers
15.2%
Sales Workers
15.2%

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

Sailors Hill Field of Study

Education
29.4%
Health
23.5%
Management & Commerce
23.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
23.5%

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

Sailors Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sailors Hill Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
21.2%
$650-$799/wk
30.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.1%
$4,000+/wk
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sailors Hill Marital Status

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Married
46.8% 29
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Divorced
6.5% 4
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Widowed
11.3% 7
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Never married
35.5% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sailors Hill Ancestry

English
39.2%
Australian
30.9%
Scottish
9.3%
Serbian
7.2%
Irish
5.2%
Welsh
5.2%
Other
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sailors Hill School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
62.5%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
37.5%

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

Sailors Hill Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.2% 6
No need for assistance
95.8% 136

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

Sailors Hill Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.0% 18
Not a volunteer
71.0% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sailors Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
50.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sailors Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.4%
Car (passenger)
27.6%

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

Sailors Hill Car Ownership

1 vehicle
37.5%
2 vehicles
28.1%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
9.4%

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

Sailors Hill Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
18.8%
3 bedrooms
62.5%
4 bedrooms
18.8%

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

Sailors Hill Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
6.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sailors Hill Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
136
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sailors Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Heart disease
9
Diabetes
7
Arthritis
4
Cancer
3
Lung condition
3

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

Sailors Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.5%
$1-$149/wk
9.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
12.7%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
5.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sailors Hill Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.8%
Couple — no children under 15
23.6%
One parent — children under 15
18.2%
Couple — children under 15
16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sailors Hill Military Service

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Previously served
7.6% 5
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Never served
92.4% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sailors Hill Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
26.6% 17
Did not provide
73.4% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sailors Hill Children Ever Born

No children
21.1%
1 child
21.1%
2 children
31.6%
3 children
26.3%

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

Sailors Hill When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6
2001–2010
5

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

Sailors Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.1%
5–14 hours
27.9%
15–29 hours
13.1%
30+ hours
11.5%
Did not do domestic work
34.4%

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

Sailors Hill Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
40.6%
3 persons
12.5%
4 persons
21.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sailors Hill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sailors Hill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-23 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023

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

Sailors Hill Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
1026
avg ICSEA score
695
total students
St Michael's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 86 students
1049
ICSEA
Daylesford Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 192 students
1022
ICSEA
Daylesford Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 417 students
1007
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 Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $370/wk
Rent-to-Income 31.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Sailors Hill

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $370/wk
Left after rent $817/wk
Rent share 31.2%

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Sailors Hill vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sailors Hill

What is the population of Sailors Hill VIC?

The population of Sailors Hill VIC is 72 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 39.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Sailors Hill?

The median personal income in Sailors Hill VIC is $593 per week, or $30,836 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,292 per week.

How much is rent in Sailors Hill?

Median rent in Sailors Hill VIC is $370 per week ($1,603 per month).Rent represents 31.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Sailors Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sailors Hill VIC is $984. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sailors Hill?

The median age in Sailors Hill VIC is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sailors Hill a good suburb to live in?

Sailors Hill is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 72.The median income is $593/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.2% 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: 22225. All dollar figures in AUD.