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Shelford VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Shelford, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Shelford VIC is 263 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Shelford is $747 per week ($38,844 per year). Median rent in Shelford is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Shelford has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Shelford has a population density of 1.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Shelford is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shelford is $1,330.
There were 5 recorded offences in Shelford in 2025-25, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).
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Shelford Population
Shelford Median Income & Rent
Shelford Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Shelford Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Shelford Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Shelford Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Shelford Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Shelford Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Shelford Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Shelford Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Shelford Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Shelford Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Shelford Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Shelford Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Shelford Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Shelford Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Shelford Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Shelford School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Shelford Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Shelford Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Shelford Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Shelford How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Shelford Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Shelford Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Shelford Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Shelford Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Shelford Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Shelford Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Shelford Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Shelford Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Shelford Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Shelford Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Shelford When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Shelford Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Shelford Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Shelford Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Shelford Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Shelford Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Shelford Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shelford
What is the population of Shelford VIC?
The population of Shelford VIC is 263 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².Shelford is ranked #6,304 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Shelford?
The median personal income in Shelford VIC is $747 per week, or $38,844 per year.The median household income is $1,778 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Shelford is ranked #4,584 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Shelford?
Median rent in Shelford VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Shelford ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Shelford?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shelford VIC is $1,330. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Shelford?
The median age in Shelford VIC is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Shelford a good suburb to live in?
Shelford is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 263.The median income is $747/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% 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: 22272. All dollar figures in AUD.