Sawmill Settlement VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sawmill Settlement VIC is 86 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sawmill Settlement is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Sawmill Settlement is $289 per week ($1,252 per month). Sawmill Settlement has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Sawmill Settlement has a population density of 15.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sawmill Settlement is $1,129.

There were 2 recorded offences in Sawmill Settlement in 2025-25, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was public order (1 offences).

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Sawmill Settlement Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sawmill Settlement Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$850/wk
$44,200 per year
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Median Rent
$289/wk
$1,252 per month
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,129/mo
Avg household size: —

Sawmill Settlement Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (41) Female 51.2% (43)

Population Density

15.4
people per km²
86 people · 5.6 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,468
Family income/wk

Sawmill Settlement Age Distribution

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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sawmill Settlement Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage
57.1% 12 dwellings
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Owned outright
42.9% 9 dwellings

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

Sawmill Settlement Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Sawmill Settlement Religion

No Religion
53.3%
Not stated
21.1%
Catholic
12.2%
Christian (other)
5.6%
Anglican
4.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sawmill Settlement Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
77.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

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

Sawmill Settlement Employment

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Employed full-time
35.1% 20 people
Employed part-time
26.3% 15 people
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Not in labour force
38.6% 22 people

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

Sawmill Settlement Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
36.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.3%
Certificate I/II
16.7%
Bachelor Degree
13.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.0%

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

Sawmill Settlement Occupation

Sales Workers
18.5%
Professionals
18.5%
Clerical & Administrative
14.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.8%
Community & Personal Service
11.1%
Managers
11.1%
Labourers
11.1%

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

Sawmill Settlement Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.4%
Education
16.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
16.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
12.9%
Engineering
12.9%
Health
12.9%
Society & Culture
9.7%

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

Sawmill Settlement Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sawmill Settlement Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
38.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
19.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sawmill Settlement Marital Status

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Married
35.6% 26
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Divorced
11.0% 8
🕊️
Widowed
4.1% 3
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Never married
49.3% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sawmill Settlement Ancestry

English
34.2%
Australian
27.8%
German
11.4%
Scottish
10.1%
Other
8.9%
Irish
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sawmill Settlement School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
50.0%
Primary — Government
25.0%
Vocational Education
25.0%

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

Sawmill Settlement Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.8% 5
No need for assistance
96.2% 125

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

Sawmill Settlement Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.1% 12
Not a volunteer
78.9% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sawmill Settlement Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
70.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sawmill Settlement How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
48.8%
Did not go to work
23.3%
Car (passenger)
18.6%
Bus
9.3%

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

Sawmill Settlement Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
36.7%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
13.3%

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

Sawmill Settlement Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
16.7%
3 bedrooms
70.8%
4 bedrooms
12.5%

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

Sawmill Settlement Population Mobility

23.2%
moved in the last year
43.8%
moved in the last 5 years
56.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sawmill Settlement Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
146
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sawmill Settlement Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Asthma
5
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
4

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

Sawmill Settlement Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
28.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
26.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
16.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sawmill Settlement Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
61.5%
Couple — no children
38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sawmill Settlement Military Service

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Previously served
11.3% 7
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Never served
88.7% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sawmill Settlement Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.9% 5
Did not provide
91.1% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sawmill Settlement Children Ever Born

No children
75.0%
2 children
25.0%

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

Sawmill Settlement Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.6%
5–14 hours
24.6%
15–29 hours
14.8%
Did not do domestic work
36.1%

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

Sawmill Settlement Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sawmill Settlement Where Residents Moved From

Same address
53
Moved from VIC
10
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Sawmill Settlement Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sawmill Settlement Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Public Order
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Sawmill Settlement Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
avg ICSEA score
0
total students
Princes Hill Secondary College-Mirimbah Country Centre Government
Secondary

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

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Sawmill Settlement Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,424/wk
Median Rent $289/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Sawmill Settlement

≈ $6,171/month
Median rent $289/wk
Left after rent $1,135/wk
Rent share 20.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Sawmill Settlement vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sawmill Settlement

What is the population of Sawmill Settlement VIC?

The population of Sawmill Settlement VIC is 86 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Sawmill Settlement?

The median personal income in Sawmill Settlement VIC is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $1,424 per week.Family income is $1,468 per week.

How much is rent in Sawmill Settlement?

Median rent in Sawmill Settlement VIC is $289 per week ($1,252 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Sawmill Settlement?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sawmill Settlement VIC is $1,129. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sawmill Settlement?

The median age in Sawmill Settlement VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sawmill Settlement a good suburb to live in?

Sawmill Settlement is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 86.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 22240. All dollar figures in AUD.