Suburbs Skinners Flat

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Skinners Flat VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Skinners Flat VIC is 27 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Skinners Flat is $518 per week ($26,936 per year). Median rent in Skinners Flat is $75 per week ($325 per month). Skinners Flat has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Skinners Flat has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (65% of residents).

There were 2 recorded offences in Skinners Flat in 2025-25, a rate of 74 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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📍 Skinners Flat, Victoria — 36.3539°S, 143.5830°E

Crime: Low Med High

Skinners Flat Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Skinners Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$518/wk
$26,936 per year
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Median Rent
$75/wk
$325 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Skinners Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.9% (12) Female 57.1% (16)

Population Density

2.2
people per km²
27 people · 12.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,749
Family income/wk

Skinners Flat Age Distribution

20-24
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Skinners Flat Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Skinners Flat Religion

No Religion
65.2%
Catholic
21.7%
Not stated
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Skinners Flat Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent
45.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
22.7%

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

Skinners Flat Employment

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Not in labour force
100.0% 7 people

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

Skinners Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Skinners Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Skinners Flat Marital Status

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Married
25.0% 6
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Never married
75.0% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Skinners Flat Ancestry

English
35.7%
Maori
21.4%
Australian
17.9%
Scottish
14.3%
Irish
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Skinners Flat Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance
8.2% 4
✅
No need for assistance
91.8% 45

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

Skinners Flat Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
100.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Skinners Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Skinners Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
25.0%

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

Skinners Flat Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Skinners Flat Population Mobility

13.0%
moved in the last year
38.1%
moved in the last 5 years
16.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
25.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Skinners Flat Indigenous Population

8.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
46
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Skinners Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Skinners Flat Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
55.6%
Couple — no children under 15
22.2%
One parent — children under 15
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Skinners Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
30.8% 4
—
Did not provide
69.2% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Skinners Flat Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Skinners Flat When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
5

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

Skinners Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
36.4%
5–14 hours
36.4%
Did not do domestic work
27.3%

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

Skinners Flat Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Skinners Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Skinners Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2019
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Skinners Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $75/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.7%

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

If you earn X in Skinners Flat

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $75/wk
Left after rent $1,050/wk
Rent share 6.7%

Skinners Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Boinka
Pop: 14 Income: $350/wk
Boomahnoomoonah
Pop: 14 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $150/wk
Bravington
Pop: 14 Income: $931/wk
Burkes Bridge
Pop: 14 Income: $575/wk
Devils River
Pop: 14 Income: $1,166/wk
Eversley
Pop: 14 Income: $1,166/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Skinners Flat

What is the population of Skinners Flat VIC?

The population of Skinners Flat VIC is 27 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Skinners Flat?

The median personal income in Skinners Flat VIC is $518 per week, or $26,936 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,749 per week.

How much is rent in Skinners Flat?

Median rent in Skinners Flat VIC is $75 per week ($325 per month).Rent represents 6.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Skinners Flat?

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

Is Skinners Flat a good suburb to live in?

Skinners Flat is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 27.The median income is $518/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.7% 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: 22289. All dollar figures in AUD.