Sheep Hills VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sheep Hills VIC is 27 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sheep Hills is $1,125 per week ($58,500 per year). Median rent in Sheep Hills is $50 per week ($217 per month). Sheep Hills has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Sheep Hills has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sheep Hills is $433.

There were 6 recorded offences in Sheep Hills in 2025-25, a rate of 222 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Sheep Hills Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sheep Hills Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,125/wk
$58,500 per year
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Median Rent
$50/wk
$217 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$433/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Sheep Hills Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (14) Female 48.1% (13)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
27 people · 142.4 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Sheep Hills Age Distribution

5-9
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sheep Hills Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
46.2% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
53.8% 7 dwellings

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

Sheep Hills Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Sheep Hills Religion

No Religion
39.1%
Lutheran
21.7%
Not stated
21.7%
Uniting Church
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sheep Hills Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Sheep Hills Employment

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Employed full-time
38.1% 8 people
Employed part-time
33.3% 7 people
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Not in labour force
28.6% 6 people

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

Sheep Hills Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Sheep Hills Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Sheep Hills Field of Study

Education
100.0%

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

Sheep Hills Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sheep Hills Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
27.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
36.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sheep Hills Marital Status

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Married
85.7% 18
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Never married
14.3% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sheep Hills Ancestry

English
42.3%
German
19.2%
Scottish
15.4%
Australian
11.5%
Irish
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sheep Hills School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Sheep Hills Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.9% 3
No need for assistance
92.1% 35

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

Sheep Hills Volunteering

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Volunteer
34.8% 8
Not a volunteer
65.2% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sheep Hills How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Sheep Hills Car Ownership

2 vehicles
27.3%
3 vehicles
36.4%
4+ vehicles
36.4%

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

Sheep Hills Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Sheep Hills Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
17.4%
moved in the last 5 years
59.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sheep Hills Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
39
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sheep Hills Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3
Diabetes
3

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

Sheep Hills Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1,250-$1,499/wk
42.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sheep Hills Family Structure

Couple — no children
76.2%
Couple — children under 15
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sheep Hills Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sheep Hills Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
20.0%
15–29 hours
32.0%
Did not do domestic work
28.0%

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

Sheep Hills Household Size

1 person
30.8%
2 persons
69.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sheep Hills Where Residents Moved From

Same address
22
Moved from VIC
4

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

Sheep Hills Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Theft
4
Break & Enter
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
2025

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

Sheep Hills Rent Prices & Affordability

3%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $50/wk
Rent-to-Income 2.7%

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

If you earn X in Sheep Hills

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $50/wk
Left after rent $1,825/wk
Rent share 2.7%

Sheep Hills vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sheep Hills

What is the population of Sheep Hills VIC?

The population of Sheep Hills VIC is 27 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Sheep Hills?

The median personal income in Sheep Hills VIC is $1,125 per week, or $58,500 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Sheep Hills?

Median rent in Sheep Hills VIC is $50 per week ($217 per month).Rent represents 2.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Sheep Hills?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sheep Hills VIC is $433. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sheep Hills?

The median age in Sheep Hills VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sheep Hills a good suburb to live in?

Sheep Hills is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 27.The median income is $1,125/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.7% 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: 22270. All dollar figures in AUD.