Shelbourne VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Shelbourne VIC is 423 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Shelbourne is $793 per week ($41,236 per year). Median rent in Shelbourne is $200 per week ($867 per month). Shelbourne has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Shelbourne has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Shelbourne is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shelbourne is $1,467.

There were 32 recorded offences in Shelbourne in 2025-25, a rate of 76 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (25 offences).

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Shelbourne Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Shelbourne Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$793/wk
$41,236 per year
#3695 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,467/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Shelbourne Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.3% (201) Female 52.7% (224)

Population Density

3.3
people per km²
423 people · 129.7 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,024
Family income/wk

Shelbourne 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)

Shelbourne Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
53.4% 79 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
46.6% 69 dwellings

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

Shelbourne Country of Birth

Australia
95.8%
England
4.2%

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

Shelbourne Religion

No Religion
46.7%
Catholic
26.4%
Anglican
10.1%
Uniting Church
6.2%
Baptist
4.4%
Not stated
3.0%
Christian (other)
1.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Shelbourne Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.9%

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

Shelbourne Employment

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Employed full-time
34.4% 112 people
Employed part-time
24.2% 79 people
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Unemployed
2.8% 9 people
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Not in labour force
38.7% 126 people

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

Shelbourne Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
24.4%
Bachelor Degree
18.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.1%
Certificate I/II
4.6%
Postgraduate Degree
2.5%

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

Shelbourne Occupation

Professionals
25.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.5%
Community & Personal Service
15.5%
Managers
11.8%
Clerical & Administrative
11.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.1%
Labourers
6.8%
Sales Workers
5.6%

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

Shelbourne Field of Study

Health
20.8%
Engineering
18.1%
Management & Commerce
17.4%
Society & Culture
14.1%
Agriculture & Environment
10.1%
Architecture & Building
7.4%
Education
5.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.0%

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

Shelbourne Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Shelbourne Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.4%
$4,000+/wk
9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Shelbourne Marital Status

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Married
62.1% 216
↔️
Separated
3.2% 11
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Divorced
6.0% 21
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Widowed
3.4% 12
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Never married
25.3% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Shelbourne Ancestry

English
36.5%
Australian
22.2%
Irish
14.0%
Scottish
12.5%
German
6.4%
Other
2.0%
Dutch
1.9%
Italian
1.2%
Maltese
1.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
0.8%
Maori
0.8%
Polish
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Shelbourne School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
26.8%
Pre-school
14.6%
Secondary — Government
13.4%
Primary — Catholic
13.4%
Secondary — Catholic
12.2%
Vocational Education
11.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
4.9%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
3.7%

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

Shelbourne Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.4% 28
No need for assistance
96.6% 787

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

Shelbourne Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.3% 66
Not a volunteer
80.7% 276

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Shelbourne Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
14.5%
$300-$449/mo
4.3%
$450-$599/mo
7.2%
$600-$799/mo
7.2%
$800-$999/mo
11.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Shelbourne How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.0%
Did not go to work
16.2%
Car (passenger)
6.9%
Walked only
2.9%

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

Shelbourne Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.8%
2 vehicles
41.8%
3 vehicles
22.9%
4+ vehicles
23.5%

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

Shelbourne Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
3.4%
3 bedrooms
46.2%
4 bedrooms
38.6%
5 bedrooms
8.3%
6+ bedrooms
3.4%

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

Shelbourne Population Mobility

8.1%
moved in the last year
24.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Shelbourne Indigenous Population

0.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
824
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Shelbourne Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
43
Arthritis
24
Heart disease
18
Asthma
12
Cancer
10
Diabetes
8
Lung condition
7
Dementia
3

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

Shelbourne Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$1-$149/wk
6.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.0%
$650-$799/wk
10.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Shelbourne Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.0%
Couple — no children
36.7%
Couple — no children under 15
21.2%
One parent — children under 15
3.0%
One parent — no children under 15
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Shelbourne Military Service

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Previously served
3.5% 12
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Never served
96.5% 331

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Shelbourne Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.5% 49
Did not provide
85.5% 288

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Shelbourne Children Ever Born

No children
32.6%
1 child
8.1%
2 children
22.2%
3 children
28.9%
4 children
8.1%

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

Shelbourne When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
8
1961–1970
9
1971–1980
5
1981–1990
10
2001–2010
4

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

Shelbourne Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.7%
5–14 hours
30.5%
15–29 hours
18.1%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
19.8%

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

Shelbourne Household Size

1 person
12.3%
2 persons
48.4%
3 persons
7.1%
4 persons
17.4%
5 persons
8.4%
6+ persons
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Shelbourne Where Residents Moved From

Same address
374
Moved from VIC
31

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

Shelbourne Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Shelbourne Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 32 total

Assault
25
Theft
4
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Shelbourne Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,765/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.3%

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

If you earn X in Shelbourne

≈ $7,648/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,565/wk
Rent share 11.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Shelbourne vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shelbourne

What is the population of Shelbourne VIC?

The population of Shelbourne VIC is 423 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.3 people per km².Shelbourne is ranked #5,311 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Shelbourne?

The median personal income in Shelbourne VIC is $793 per week, or $41,236 per year.The median household income is $1,765 per week.Family income is $2,024 per week.Shelbourne is ranked #3,695 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Shelbourne?

Median rent in Shelbourne VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 11.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Shelbourne ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Shelbourne?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shelbourne VIC is $1,467. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Shelbourne?

The median age in Shelbourne VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Shelbourne a good suburb to live in?

Shelbourne is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 423.The median income is $793/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.3% 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: 22271. All dollar figures in AUD.