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Skibo VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Skibo VIC is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Skibo is $985 per week ($51,220 per year). Median rent in Skibo is $220 per week ($953 per month). Skibo has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Skibo has a population density of 6.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Skibo is $1,604.

There were 3 recorded offences in Skibo in 2024-24, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

Skibo Map

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📍 Skibo, Victoria — 38.2062°S, 143.1284°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (3)

Skibo Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Skibo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$985/wk
$51,220 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
👤
Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,604/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Skibo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (38) Female 47.2% (34)

Population Density

6.9
people per km²
70 people · 10.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Skibo Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
35-39
45-49
50-54
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Skibo Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
50.0% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 13 dwellings

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

Skibo Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Skibo Religion

No Religion
43.8%
Catholic
32.8%
Anglican
6.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.3%
Salvation Army
6.3%
Not stated
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Skibo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.8%

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

Skibo Employment

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Employed full-time
41.3% 19 people
⏰
Employed part-time
32.6% 15 people
🏠
Not in labour force
26.1% 12 people

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

Skibo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Skibo Occupation

Community & Personal Service
25.0%
Managers
20.0%
Professionals
20.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%

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

Skibo Field of Study

Health
31.6%
Engineering
26.3%
Information Technology
21.1%
Education
21.1%

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

Skibo Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Skibo Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
16.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
32.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.0%
$4,000+/wk
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Skibo Marital Status

💍
Married
57.4% 31
📋
Divorced
16.7% 9
🕊️
Widowed
5.6% 3
👤
Never married
20.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Skibo Ancestry

English
46.9%
Australian
32.1%
Irish
17.3%
Chinese
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Skibo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
27.3%
Secondary — Government
27.3%
Primary — Catholic
18.2%
Pre-school
13.6%
Secondary — Catholic
13.6%

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

Skibo Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
2.5% 3
✅
No need for assistance
97.5% 117

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

Skibo Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
14.6% 7
—
Not a volunteer
85.4% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Skibo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.7%
Did not go to work
14.3%

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

Skibo Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.9%
2 vehicles
25.0%
3 vehicles
15.6%
4+ vehicles
37.5%

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

Skibo Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
57.1%
4 bedrooms
28.6%

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

Skibo Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
22.6%
moved in the last 5 years
62.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Skibo Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
126
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Skibo Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Skibo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.8%
$500-$649/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
17.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Skibo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.6%
Couple — no children
33.9%
Couple — no children under 15
14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Skibo Military Service

🏅
Previously served
8.2% 4
👤
Never served
91.8% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Skibo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
5.9% 3
—
Did not provide
94.1% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Skibo Children Ever Born

No children
26.7%
2 children
73.3%

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

Skibo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.0%
5–14 hours
32.0%
15–29 hours
18.0%
Did not do domestic work
26.0%

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

Skibo Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
44.0%
3 persons
12.0%
4 persons
24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Skibo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
70.0%
Step family — no other children
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Skibo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 3 total

Assault
1
Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2024

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

Skibo Schools

3
schools nearby
1
government
1031
avg ICSEA score
554
total students
St Patrick's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 213 students
1035
ICSEA
Mercy Regional College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 341 students
1026
ICSEA
Camperdown College-Brooke Street Government
Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Skibo Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,424/wk
Median Rent $220/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.4%

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

If you earn X in Skibo

≈ $6,171/month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $1,204/wk
Rent share 15.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena
Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $57/wk

Skibo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Berringama
Pop: 35 Income: $933/wk Rent: $180/wk
Claretown
Pop: 35 Income: $624/wk Rent: $280/wk
Gatum
Pop: 35 Income: $840/wk Rent: $200/wk
Goschen
Pop: 35 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $150/wk
Macks Creek
Pop: 35 Income: $619/wk Rent: $310/wk
Springdallah
Pop: 35 Income: $459/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Skibo

What is the population of Skibo VIC?

The population of Skibo VIC is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Skibo?

The median personal income in Skibo VIC is $985 per week, or $51,220 per year.The median household income is $1,424 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Skibo?

Median rent in Skibo VIC is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 15.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Skibo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Skibo VIC is $1,604. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Skibo?

The median age in Skibo VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Skibo a good suburb to live in?

Skibo is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 70.The median income is $985/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.4% 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: 22288. All dollar figures in AUD.