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Shoreham VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Shoreham VIC is 679 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Shoreham is $987 per week ($51,324 per year). Median rent in Shoreham is $421 per week ($1,824 per month). Shoreham has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Shoreham has a population density of 34.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Shoreham is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shoreham is $2,037.

There were 19 recorded offences in Shoreham in 2025-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (12 offences).

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Shoreham Population

residents (Census 2021)

Shoreham Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$987/wk

$51,324 per year

#1298 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$421/wk

$1,824 per month

#1501 of 14,663

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Median Age

61years

23 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,037/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Shoreham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (339) Female 50.0% (339)

Population Density

34.0

people per km²

679 people · 20.0 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$2,592

Family income/wk

Shoreham 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)

Shoreham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

74.9% 155 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.1% 52 dwellings

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

Shoreham Country of Birth

Australia

90.6%

England

9.4%

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

Shoreham Religion

No Religion

55.9%

Anglican

17.3%

Catholic

12.3%

Not stated

7.1%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.2%

SB OSB NRA OSB

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Shoreham Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

73.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.7%

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

Shoreham Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

50.0%

French

50.0%

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

Shoreham Employment

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Unemployed

1.3% 7 people

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Not in labour force

49.7% 263 people

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Employed full-time

24.2% 128 people

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Employed part-time

24.8% 131 people

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

Shoreham Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

46.3%

Postgraduate Degree

17.9%

Certificate III/IV

15.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.9%

Certificate I/II

0.8%

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

Shoreham Occupation

Professionals

35.2%

Managers

26.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.0%

Clerical & Administrative

9.4%

Labourers

3.9%

Sales Workers

3.9%

Community & Personal Service

3.4%

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

Shoreham Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.6%

Society & Culture

18.2%

Architecture & Building

11.5%

Health

10.5%

Education

9.6%

Engineering

9.1%

Creative Arts

7.2%

Agriculture & Environment

6.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

Information Technology

2.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.4%

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

Shoreham Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Shoreham Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

4.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.7%

$4,000+/wk

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Shoreham Marital Status

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Married

57.0% 338

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Separated

2.2% 13

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Divorced

8.9% 53

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Widowed

9.6% 57

👤

Never married

22.3% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Shoreham Ancestry

English

40.1%

Australian

25.1%

Scottish

11.7%

Irish

9.7%

German

3.6%

Other

2.8%

Italian

2.4%

French

1.1%

Polish

1.1%

Dutch

1.0%

Sri Lankan

0.7%

New Zealander

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Shoreham School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.7%

Pre-school

20.9%

Secondary — Government

17.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.8%

Vocational Education

6.6%

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

Shoreham Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.4% 57

✅

No need for assistance

95.6% 1,236

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

Shoreham Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

32.3% 179

—

Not a volunteer

67.7% 375

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Shoreham Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

25.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

27.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Shoreham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.9%

Did not go to work

17.1%

Truck

2.0%

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

Shoreham Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.9%

2 vehicles

49.8%

3 vehicles

15.1%

4+ vehicles

7.2%

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

Shoreham Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.9%

2 bedrooms

9.8%

3 bedrooms

45.1%

4 bedrooms

31.1%

5 bedrooms

9.5%

6+ bedrooms

2.7%

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

Shoreham Population Mobility

12.0%

moved in the last year

40.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Shoreham Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,288

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Shoreham Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Dementia

Stroke

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

Shoreham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

2.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$3,500+/wk

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Shoreham Family Structure

Couple — no children

50.4%

Couple — children under 15

32.6%

Couple — no children under 15

11.1%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

One parent — children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Shoreham Military Service

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Previously served

4.9% 27

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Never served

95.1% 527

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Shoreham Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.5% 97

—

Did not provide

82.5% 457

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Shoreham Children Ever Born

No children

16.9%

1 child

4.2%

2 children

42.4%

3 children

28.8%

4 children

7.6%

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

Shoreham When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Shoreham Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

35.8%

15–29 hours

17.5%

30+ hours

9.8%

Did not do domestic work

18.2%

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

Shoreham Household Size

1 person

29.1%

2 persons

49.0%

3 persons

9.2%

4 persons

10.3%

5 persons

1.1%

6+ persons

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Shoreham Where Residents Moved From

Same address

563

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Shoreham Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Shoreham Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 19 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Fraud

Public Order

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Shoreham Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,012/wk

Median Rent $421/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.9%

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

If you earn X in Shoreham

Your weekly income

≈ $8,719/month

Median rent $421/wk

Left after rent $1,591/wk

Rent share 20.9%

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Shoreham vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bridgewater On Loddon

Pop: 341 Income: $609/wk Rent: $215/wk

Cardinia

Pop: 342 Income: $693/wk Rent: $390/wk

Wooragee

Pop: 342 Income: $825/wk Rent: $110/wk

Drouin South

Pop: 343 Income: $778/wk Rent: $313/wk

Long Forest

Pop: 343 Income: $795/wk Rent: $520/wk

Dixons Creek

Pop: 344 Income: $790/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoreham

What is the population of Shoreham VIC?

The population of Shoreham VIC is 679 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 34.0 people per km².Shoreham is ranked #4,548 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Shoreham?

The median personal income in Shoreham VIC is $987 per week, or $51,324 per year.The median household income is $2,012 per week.Family income is $2,592 per week.Shoreham is ranked #1,298 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Shoreham?

Median rent in Shoreham VIC is $421 per week ($1,824 per month).Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Shoreham ranks #1,501 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Shoreham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shoreham VIC is $2,037. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Shoreham?

The median age in Shoreham VIC is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Shoreham a good suburb to live in?

Shoreham is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 679.The median income is $987/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% 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: 22279. All dollar figures in AUD.