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Simson VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Simson VIC is 76 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Simson is $469 per week ($24,388 per year). Median rent in Simson is $214 per week ($927 per month). Simson has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Simson has a population density of 12.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Simson is $867.

There were 5 recorded offences in Simson in 2025-25, a rate of 66 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (5 offences).

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📍 Simson, Victoria — 36.9949°S, 143.7744°E

Crime: Low Med High

Simson Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Simson Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$469/wk
$24,388 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$214/wk
$927 per month
👤
Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Simson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (41) Female 46.8% (36)

Population Density

12.9
people per km²
76 people · 5.9 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,937
Family income/wk

Simson Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
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)

Simson Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
56.5% 13 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
43.5% 10 dwellings

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

Simson Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Simson Religion

No Religion
46.2%
Anglican
16.7%
Not stated
16.7%
Catholic
12.8%
Uniting Church
3.8%
SB OSB NRA OSB
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Simson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
18.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.8%

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

Simson Employment

💼
Employed full-time
36.4% 20 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.0% 11 people
🏠
Not in labour force
43.6% 24 people

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

Simson Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
58.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
41.7%

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

Simson Occupation

Managers
26.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
26.1%
Labourers
21.7%
Professionals
13.0%
Clerical & Administrative
13.0%

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

Simson Field of Study

Management & Commerce
33.3%
Engineering
26.7%
Health
20.0%
Education
20.0%

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

Simson Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Simson Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
22.2%
$500-$649/wk
22.2%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
22.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Simson Marital Status

💍
Married
54.0% 34
📋
Divorced
23.8% 15
👤
Never married
22.2% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Simson Ancestry

English
42.3%
Australian
25.8%
Scottish
16.5%
Irish
9.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.1%
German
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Simson School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
57.1%
Primary — Government
42.9%

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

Simson Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 137

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

Simson Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
19.3% 11
—
Not a volunteer
80.7% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Simson Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
27.3%
$800-$999/mo
45.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Simson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.1%
Car (passenger)
17.9%

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

Simson Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.7%
2 vehicles
60.0%
3 vehicles
13.3%

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

Simson Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.1%
2 bedrooms
22.2%
3 bedrooms
22.2%
4 bedrooms
29.6%
5 bedrooms
14.8%

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

Simson Population Mobility

6.1%
moved in the last year
24.6%
moved in the last 5 years
46.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Simson Indigenous Population

2.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
136
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Simson Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Arthritis
4
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Simson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.2%
$1-$149/wk
9.8%
$150-$299/wk
17.1%
$300-$399/wk
7.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$500-$649/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.0%
$3,500+/wk
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Simson Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.3%
Couple — no children
41.5%
Couple — no children under 15
7.5%
One parent — no children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Simson Military Service

🏅
Previously served
10.0% 6
👤
Never served
90.0% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Simson Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
8.8% 5
—
Did not provide
91.2% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Simson Children Ever Born

1 child
33.3%
2 children
66.7%

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

Simson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.6%
5–14 hours
17.5%
15–29 hours
17.5%
30+ hours
7.0%
Did not do domestic work
33.3%

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

Simson Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
37.0%
3 persons
18.5%
5 persons
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Simson Where Residents Moved From

Same address
62
Moved from VIC
4

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

Simson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Simson Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Assault
5

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2024
2025

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

Simson Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,542/wk
Median Rent $214/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.9%

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

If you earn X in Simson

≈ $6,682/month
Median rent $214/wk
Left after rent $1,328/wk
Rent share 13.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $74/wk
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Income: $523/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $54/wk
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Income: $486/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $24/wk
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Income: $545/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $14/wk
Koondrook
Income: $538/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $14/wk
Orbost
Income: $489/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $24/wk
St Arnaud
Income: $560/wk Rent: $188/wk Save: $26/wk
Loch Sport
Income: $433/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $34/wk

Simson vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Appin South
Pop: 38 Income: $762/wk Rent: $194/wk
Big Hill (Surf Coast - Vic.)
Pop: 38 Income: $774/wk Rent: $275/wk
Blackwarry
Pop: 38 Income: $725/wk
Boolite
Pop: 38 Income: $933/wk Rent: $100/wk
Cargerie
Pop: 38 Income: $1,041/wk
Coojar
Pop: 38 Income: $1,437/wk

Compare Simson

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Frequently Asked Questions About Simson

What is the population of Simson VIC?

The population of Simson VIC is 76 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Simson?

The median personal income in Simson VIC is $469 per week, or $24,388 per year.The median household income is $1,542 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.

How much is rent in Simson?

Median rent in Simson VIC is $214 per week ($927 per month).Rent represents 13.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Simson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Simson VIC is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Simson?

The median age in Simson VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Simson a good suburb to live in?

Simson is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 76.The median income is $469/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.9% 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: 22285. All dollar figures in AUD.